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New Wasps Species

News: Four new species of parasitoid wasps have been identified: Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus. About New Wasps These belong to the genus Idris (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). They are found in agroecosystems and semi-natural habitats across West Bengal, India. They are extremely small and microscopic in size. They are known to lay… Continue reading New Wasps Species

Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)

News: Recently, Nepal experienced a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) event which caused a flash flood, and washed away a China-built friendship bridge. About Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) The GLOFs are flash floods of extreme magnitude that occur when the natural dams, made up of ice, rock debris, or moraine, hold back glacial… Continue reading Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)

Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX)

News: The Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) has completed ten successful years of dedicated research into North India’s dense winter fog and its impact on daily life and aviation safety. About Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX) It is one of the world’s few long-term open-field experiments focused solely on fog as an elusive winter hazard. Objective: The… Continue reading Winter Fog Experiment (WiFEX)

Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine – AdFalciVax

News: India is developing a Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine Candidate named AdFalciVax. About Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine – AdFalciVax It is a Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine Developed by: Indian Council of Medical Research – ICMR, in partnership with the Department of Biotechnology-National Institute of Immunology (DBT-NII) Aim: The vaccine aims to provide protection against human infection while also… Continue reading Multi-Stage Malaria Vaccine – AdFalciVax

Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT)

News: At least eight babies have been born in the UK using DNA from three people, thanks to a groundbreaking fertility technique designed to stop the passing on of inherited genetic diseases. About Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT) It is a form of IVF that replaces faulty mitochondrial DNA in the patient’s eggs with healthy mitochondrial… Continue reading Mitochondrial Donation Treatment (MDT)

Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat

News: Gujarat has become the first Indian State to launch a genome sequencing initiative focused exclusively on tribal communities. About Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat It is an initiative to sequence the genomes of 2,000 individuals across 17 tribal districts of Gujarat, aiming to identify and manage inherited disorders. Gujarat will become the first… Continue reading Tribal Genome Sequencing Project of Gujarat

Arboviral Diseases

News– The WHO has released its first integrated guidelines for managing arboviral diseases About Arboviral Diseases Arboviral diseases are infections caused by arthropod-borne viruses transmitted to humans through bites of infected insects, mainly mosquitoes and ticks. It is commonly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The Aedes aegypti mosquito can transmit several viruses within the same region,… Continue reading Arboviral Diseases

Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS)

News: Indian Railways has signed an MoU with the Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Limited (DFCCIL) for the installation of a Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS). About Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS) It is an automated system designed to detect defects in Rolling Stock. It leverages the power of AI and machine learning to… Continue reading Machine Vision-Based Inspection System (MVIS)

Cat Bonds

News: In India, low penetration of disaster risk insurance like Cat bonds, for individual property and livelihoods leaves much of the population exposed to irretrievable damage and loss. About Cat Bonds These are a unique hybrid insurance-cum-debt financial product that transforms catastrophic insurance cover into a tradable security. The term ‘cat bonds’ are a short… Continue reading Cat Bonds

Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)

News: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has approved the operational license for Units 3 and 4 of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. About Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) The Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) forms the foundation of the first stage of India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme. It operates using natural… Continue reading Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)

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