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Neurodegenerative Disorders Subject: Science & Tech Section: disease Context- Researchers from IISc Bangalore have identified a protein in yeast cells that dissolve RNA Protein complexes also known as RNA granules. Concept- The cytoplasm of any cell consists of structures made of messenger RNA (mRNA) and proteins known as RNA granules, in general. Unlike […]
Pullulan Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that can be used to disinfect wounds and hastens the process of healing. Concept- About the study: The work is a collaboration between scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, IIT Delhi and National Institute of Science Education […]
National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Union Home and Co-operation Minister, Amit Shah has formally inaugurated the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) in Hyderabad. Concept- He inaugurated the laboratory at the premises of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory located at Ramanthapur in the city. NCFL-E (National Cyber […]
Gatishakti Sanchar Portal Subject: Science & tech Section: Computer related Context- Minister of Communications, Electronics, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal in New Delhi. Concept- GatiShakti Sanchar Portal” is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies, and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of […]
Pardon and Remission powers Subject: Polity Section: President In News: The Supreme Court has reserved orders on the question whether a Governor can refer the State government’s advice for granting remission to life convicts to the President for a decision. The court is examining a petition from A.G. Perarivalan, one of the life […]
CCMB develops Indian mRNA vaccine platform Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: mRNA vaccine and robust immune response Concept: A vaccine’s goal is to train the body’s immune system to defend against disease. Many vaccines use a weakened or dead version of the actual virus to stimulate an immune response. In contrast, […]
Onset of monsoon Subject : Geography Section: Climatology Context The southwest monsoon is likely to set in over Kerala on May 27, well ahead of its normal date of June 1, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Friday (May 13). If the forecast turns out to be accurate, this will be the […]
SCO anti-terror meet in Delhi Subject: IR Section: International Bodies Context: China, Russia, Pak. to attend SCO anti-terror meet in Delhi Concept: The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is a permanent intergovernmental international organisation, the creation of which was announced on 15 June 2001 in Shanghai (China) by the Republic of Kazakhstan, the People’s Republic of China, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Russian Federation, […]
ISRO tests booster for Gaganyaan Subject: Science Section: Space Context: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully carried out the static test of the HS200 solid rocket booster, taking the space agency one more step closer to the keenly awaited Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission Designed and developed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space […]