The Institute of Life Sciences(ILS) has successfully developed antibodies against the Chikungunya virus(CHIKV) infection. The antibodies were developed following decade-long research on the CHIKV infection at the ILS laboratory. With no prior antibodies reported against CHIKV,the group was the first to develop antibodies against the non-structural proteins – nsP1,nsP3 and nsP4 of CHIKV. This development… Continue reading ILS develops antibodies against Chikungunya infection
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Blacklisting Pakistan absolutely a possibility:FATF president
The Financial Action Task Force(FATF) has said that Pakistan could be put on the watchdog’s blacklist if the country fails to fulfill its anti terror action plan. FATF President said that Pakistan has already missed two deadlines and decision in this regard would be taken in October 2019 where Pakistan will be assessed on the… Continue reading Blacklisting Pakistan absolutely a possibility:FATF president
US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
US intelligence and military officers are working on non-military plans to counter Iranian aggression in the Persian Gulf. The goal is to develop operations similar to the cyberattacks which were conducted recently. Cyber Attack is a deliberate attempt by an individual or organization to breach the information system of another individual or organization. The cyber… Continue reading US seeks other ways to stop Iran shy of war
Effective tax base growth highest in five years
Finance ministry has said that the effective taxpayer base has increased by 13.5% for the assessment year (AY) 2018-19.This is the highest rate in the last five years. The tax base which includes assessees filing I-T returns along with those whose tax is deducted at source rose to 8.44 crore in 2018-19 compared with 7.42… Continue reading Effective tax base growth highest in five years
Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
The US President has signed an order that targets Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and associates with additional financial sanctions. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran’s spiritual leader and highest authority.He has the final say over all political affairs in Iran. The US said that Iran’s supreme leader was singled out because he was ultimately… Continue reading Donald Trump says signing ‘hard-hitting sanctions’ on Iran’s supreme leader
Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO
According to WHO’s E-2020 initiative: 2019 progress report, 5 countries viz. China, Iran, Malaysia Timor-Leste and El Salvador reported no indigenous cases of malaria in 2018. China and El Salvador reported zero cases for the second consecutive year; Iran, Malaysia and Timor-Leste had zero cases of malaria for the first time in 2018. In 2015,… Continue reading Five countries had zero malaria cases in 2018: WHO
Device to trap ocean plastic waste relaunches
A floating device designed to collect plastic waste from the Great Pacific garbage patch has been re-deployed. The device, developed by the Netherlands-based engineering NGO Ocean Cleanup was first deployed in 2018. However, during the first run, the device broke under constant waves and wind. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, also known as Pacific trash… Continue reading Device to trap ocean plastic waste relaunches
Plants may be spreading superbugs to humans
According to a new study by University of Southern California (USC), antibiotic-resistant bacteria could be transmitted to humans through consumption of plant foods. The study has noted that plant foods serve as vehicles for spreading antibiotic resistance to the gut microbiome. In an experiment conducted on mice, researchers observed that superbugs (antibiotic resistant bacteria) hid… Continue reading Plants may be spreading superbugs to humans
India scraps Israel anti-tank missile deal after DRDO says it will deliver
India has scrapped a deal with Israel for the purchase of Spike anti-tank missiles from defence contractor Rafael Advanced Defence Systems. The decision to scrap the deal came after Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) claimed that it could deliver an alternative- the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) by 2021. India had signed a deal… Continue reading India scraps Israel anti-tank missile deal after DRDO says it will deliver
Saudi launches residency scheme to boost revenue
Saudi Arabia has launched Premium Residency scheme. The scheme is aimed at boosting investment and non-oil revenues by attracting wealthy expats. The scheme offers a permanent residency for 800,000 riyals and a one-year renewable residency costing 100,000 riyals. The other rights and privileges offered by the scheme are: a) Residence in Saudi Arabia with one’s… Continue reading Saudi launches residency scheme to boost revenue
