News: Recently, India made significant strides in biomedical research with the dedication of its first Ferret Research Facility, the launch of GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and a Technology Transfer Agreement between THSTI and a private company. About GARBH-INi-DRISHTI It is a digital platform that stores and shares important health data collected from over 12,000 pregnant women, newborns, and… Continue reading GARBHINI-DRISHTI
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Gyan Bharatam Mission
News: Recently, the Union Budget 2025-26 has introduced the ‘Gyan Bharatam Mission’. About Gyan Bharatam Mission The Gyan Bharatam Mission has been launched to conduct a comprehensive survey, documentation, and conservation of India’s rich manuscript heritage. It aims to cover over one crore manuscripts spread across academic institutions, museums, libraries, and private collections. A significant… Continue reading Gyan Bharatam Mission
Suzetrigine
News: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Suzetrigine, a new non-opioid painkiller. About Suzetrigine Suzetrigine is a non-opioid painkiller developed by US-based Vertex Pharmaceuticals. Unlike opioids, which work in the brain, suzetrigine blocks pain signals before they reach the brain. It targets nociceptors (specialized nerve endings that sense pain). This prevents the… Continue reading Suzetrigine
Paris AI Summit 2025
News: France is hosting a two-day AI Action Summit beginning on February 10. The summit will be co-chaired by Indian Prime Minister along with French President. About Paris AI Summit It is the brainchild of French President Emmanuel Macron. The initiative focuses on the broader agenda of global AI governance, innovation, and on means… Continue reading Paris AI Summit 2025
National Critical Mineral Mission
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) with an expenditure of Rs. 16,300 crores. About National Critical Mineral Mission It aims to intensify the exploration of critical minerals both within the country as well as in its offshore areas, creating a fast-track regulatory approval process for critical… Continue reading National Critical Mineral Mission
TEAM Initiative
News: The Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) initiative has been launched under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Productivity (RAMP) Programme of the Ministry of MSMEs to boost digital commerce for MSMEs. About TEAM Initiative The initiative aims to empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance by integrating them with the ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). … Continue reading TEAM Initiative
Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
News– The M23 rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have taken control of Goma, a key city in North Kivu Province of the DRC and are moving south toward Bukavu. About Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Location & Size: Located in Central Africa, DRC is the 2nd largest country in Africa and 11th… Continue reading Key Facts about Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
News- Recently China’s ‘artificial sun’, the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor, sustained plasma for 1,000 seconds, breaking its 2023 record of 403 seconds. About Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor It is a fusion research device located at the Institute of Plasma Physics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (ASIPP) in Hefei, China. It… Continue reading China’s ‘Artificial sun’ EAST
Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
News– The Union government recently approved the introduction of a new credit guarantee scheme for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that was announced in the FY25 Budget. About Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Aim- To provide 60% guarantee coverage through the National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company Limited (NCGTC) to Member Lending Institutions… Continue reading Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs
Organophosphate
News- Recently, doctors treating patients from J&K’s Baddal village said that organophosphate could be behind the 17 deaths that had spread panic in the village. About Organophosphate Organophosphates are chemical compounds formed through the esterification process involving phosphoric acid and alcohol. Esterification is a chemical reaction where two reactants like alcohol and acid combine to… Continue reading Organophosphate
