News: WHO has endorsed a new class of drug, GLP-1 Receptor Agonists, for managing obesity. About GLP-1 Receptor Agonists Role: They mimic a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar level, lipid metabolism, and other biological functions. Drugs in this class include semaglutide and tirzepatide, which have potential to be transformative. Utility: Helps in… Continue reading GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
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Dark Comets
News: NASA scientists are closely investigating a new class of celestial objects known as dark comets. About Dark Comets They are celestial objects that look like an asteroid but move through space like a comet. Discovery: The first dark comet was identified in 2016, when asteroid 2003 RM exhibited unusual orbital deviation. Types: There are… Continue reading Dark Comets
Varman Therapy
News: Recently, the National Institute of Siddha (NIS) has set a Guinness World Record for administering Varman therapy to 567 individuals simultaneously. About Varman Therapy It is a unique and traditional healing modality within the Siddha system of medicine, effective in treating various health conditions. Benefits: It is a non-invasive, cost effective, non-pharmacological form of… Continue reading Varman Therapy
Himalayan Birch Tree
News: A new study has found that climate change is altering the tree line landscape of the central Himalayas, leading to the replacement of Birch trees by Fir Trees. About Himalayan Birch Tree It is a fast growing, medium sized, deciduous tree that dominates the Himalayan region. Distribution: It is widely distributed in the upper… Continue reading Himalayan Birch Tree
IRIS2 Space Programme
News: The European Union has launched an ambitious Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS2) space programme, its third major space infrastructure project, to rival Elon Musk’s Starlink. About IRIS2 It is the European Union’s third flagship satellite programme, after Galileo Navigation System and Copernicus. Galileo is a civilian satellite navigation system while… Continue reading IRIS2 Space Programme
Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
News: All 17,130 police stations across the country have been successfully connected through the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems. About Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems It is a centralised and integrated online platform to file First Information Report (FIR), chargesheets and investigation reports. It was launched in 2009 with an outlay… Continue reading Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems
Joint Parliamentary Committee
News: The bills on “One Nation, One Election” have been referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for wider consultation. About Joint Parliamentary Committee JPC is an ad-hoc committee formed by both Houses of Parliament for examining a specific subject or Bill in detail. JPC is formed after one House of Parliament has passed a… Continue reading Joint Parliamentary Committee
Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
News: The Ministry of Culture has partnered with France Museums Développement (FMD) to develop the Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum as part of the Central Vista Redevelopment Project. About Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum The museum was first announced by the Prime Minister at the International Museum Expo in May 2023. It will redefine the… Continue reading Yuga Yugeen Bharat National Museum
National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
News: The Union Minister of Education addressed the 20th Foundation Day of the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions (NCMEI). He emphasized the rights of minorities under the Constitution. National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions. About National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions It was established by the National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions Act (NCMEI… Continue reading National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions
Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
News: ISRO has begun assembling the Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) for the first uncrewed flight of Gaganyaan. About Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3) It is a human-rated version of ISRO’s LVM3, developed for India’s Gaganyaan mission to transport humans into space. Aim: To ensure safe human spaceflight by integrating advanced reliability and… Continue reading Human Rated Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (HLVM-3)
