Source: The post is based on the article “ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis” published in Indian Express on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Monday launched a National registry of multiple sclerosis(MS) and the Indian Multiple Sclerosis and Allied Demyelinating… Continue reading ICMR launches national registry to collect data, conduct research on multiple sclerosis
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Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI” published in Indian Express on 11th July 2022. What is the News? India’s Central Bureau of Investigation has joined Interpol’s International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE) Initiative. What is the International Child Sexual Exploitation (ICSE)… Continue reading Explained: Interpol’s ICSE initiative on child sex abuse, now joined by the CBI
Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
Source: The post is based on the article “New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have identified co-dopants that can increase the photovoltaic performance of transparent metal oxides such as ZnO, In2O3 and SnO2 thereby creating the potential… Continue reading Perovskite solar cell: New co-dopants identified can create better performing and more stable solar cells
Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022
Source: The post is based on the article “Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October, 2022” published in PIB on 12th July 2022. What is the News? The Directorate General of Foreign Trade(DGFT) has introduced the Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) by amending the import policy of major paper products from ‘Free’… Continue reading Paper Import Monitoring System(PIMS) to come into effect from 1st October,2022
Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild
Source: The post is based on the article “Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild” published in The Hindu on 10th July 2022. What is the News? Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has started an ambitious programme to release 20 Red Pandas in about five years to… Continue reading Re-wilding red pandas: Darjeeling zoo attempts country’s first augmentation of endangered mammal in the wild
Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High
Source: The post is based on the article “Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High” published in Down To Earth on 11th July 2022. What is the News? A study has revealed that an extremely large ‘Azores High’ has resulted in abnormally dry conditions across the western Mediterranean, including the… Continue reading Extremely dry winter in Western Mediterranean due to expansion of ‘Azores High
SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer” published in The Hindu on 13th July 2022. What is the News? The Drugs Controller General of India(DCGI) has granted market authorisation to the Serum Institute of India(SII) for Quadrivalent Human Papillomavirus Vaccine(qHPV) against cervical cancer. What is Quadrivalent… Continue reading SII to launch vaccine to prevent Cervical Cancer
Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform
Source: The post is based on the article “Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform” published in the Indian Express on 13th July 2022. What is the News? Recently, the Supreme Court underlined that “there is a pressing need” for reform in the law related to bail and called on the government to consider… Continue reading Explained: The bail law and Supreme Court call for reform
PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building
Source: The post is based on the article “PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. What is the News? The Prime Minister has unveiled the National Emblem cast on the roof of the New Parliament Building. About National Emblem on New Parliament… Continue reading PM unveils National Emblem cast on the roof of the new Parliament Building
Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
Source: The post is based on the article “Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer” published in PIB on 11th July 2022. What is the News? Scientists have found that the cancer-causing virus Epstein Barr Virus(EBV) can infect the neuronal cells and drive various changes leading to diseases of the central… Continue reading Epstein Barr Virus(EBV): Connecting the dots between virus infection and progress of brain cancer
