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Genome mapping of Chandipura virus

Source- This post on Genome mapping of Chandipura virus has been created based on the article “Genome mapping of Chandipura virus: what researchers found” published in “Indian Express” on 5th September 2024. Why in News? Researchers at the Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre (GBRC) in Gandhinagar have published a comprehensive genome map of the Chandipura Vesiculovirus (CHPV).… Continue reading Genome mapping of Chandipura virus

OpenAI’s Project Strawberry

Source- This post on OpenAI’s Project Strawberry has been created based on the article “Explained: OpenAI’s Project Strawberry and the promise of AI’s next big breakthrough“ published in “Indian Express” on 4th September 2024. Why in News? OpenAI is expected to release its most powerful AI model under Project Strawberry. About OpenAI’s Project Strawberry Aspects Description About… Continue reading OpenAI’s Project Strawberry

Concerns related to the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Source: The post concerns related to the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024 has been created, based on the article “The Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill is knotty” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd August 2024 UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper3- Disaster Management Context: The article discusses the centralization concerns in the proposed Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill,… Continue reading Concerns related to the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024

Hrim-2 ballistic missile

Source- This post on Hrim-2 ballistic missile has been created based on the article “Ukraine Tests Hrim-2 – its First Indigenous Ballistic Missile” published in “Defence24.com” on 2nd September 2024. Why in News? Ukraine’s President, Volodymyr Zelensky recently announced the successful development and test launch of the country’s first locally made ballistic missile during the… Continue reading Hrim-2 ballistic missile

Solar Paraboloid Technology

Source- This post on Solar Paraboloid Technology has been created based on the article “Solar paraboloid technology – The next frontier in renewable energy” published in “Economic Times” on 31 August 2024. Why in News? Solar paraboloid technology stands out as a promising transformative solution with the world urgently moving towards renewable energy, About Solar… Continue reading Solar Paraboloid Technology

ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan

Source- This post on ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan has been created based on the article “How ISRO designed humanoid skull which will be used in Gaganyaan” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? ISRO’s uncrewed Gaganyaan mission in 2025 will feature a female half-humanoid named Vyomitra. Vyomitra’s… Continue reading ISRO’s Design of the Humanoid Skull for Gaganyaan

CDSCO Approves RT-PCR Testing Kits for Mpox Detection in India

Source- This post on CDSCO Approves RT-PCR Testing Kits for Mpox Detection in India has been created based on the article “CDSCO grants approval for making RT-PCR testing kits to detect Mpox in India” published in “The Hindu” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) has granted approval to Siemens… Continue reading CDSCO Approves RT-PCR Testing Kits for Mpox Detection in India

Polaris Dawn Mission

Source- This post on Polaris Dawn Mission has been created based on the article “SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission delayed for second time due to inclement weather” published in “Indian Express” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? Recently, SpaceX postponed the launch of its Polaris Dawn mission for the second time this week due to unfavourable… Continue reading Polaris Dawn Mission

RHUMI-1 Mission

Source- This post on RHUMI-1 Mission has been created based on the article “India launches its first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI-1: Know all about it” published in “Business Times” on 28th August 2024. Why in News? India has successfully launched its first reusable hybrid rocket, RHUMI 1, on August 24, 2024. RHUMI 1 has been designed to… Continue reading RHUMI-1 Mission

National Medical Register (NMR) Portal

Source- This post on National Medical Register (NMR) Portal has been created based on the article “Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare Shri J P Nadda launches National Medical Register Portal of National Medical Commission in presence of Union Ministers of State for Health & Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel and Shri Prataprao Jadhav” published in… Continue reading National Medical Register (NMR) Portal

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