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Turning mushrooms into gold? Goa researchers claim breakthrough in producing nanoparticles Subject: Science and tech Section: Nanotechnology Context: Two researchers in Goa have said that they synthesize gold nanoparticles from a wild mushroom species that is widely eaten as a delicacy in the coastal state. More on news: The research, titled ‘Biosynthesis and […]
WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies Subject: IR Section: International organisation Context: The WTO negotiation session on Fisheries Subsidies took place on 27 February in the ongoing Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13. More on news: In these negotiations, India reiterated its long-held positions that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in the […]
Entire country has been taken for a ride’: SC issues contempt notice to Patanjali over ‘misleading’ ads Subject: Polity Section: Judiciary Context: The Supreme Court February 27 came down heavily on Patanjali Ayurved for continuing to publish misleading advertisements regarding medicinal cures. Key findings from the case. The bench of Justices Hima Kohli […]
Google DeepMind’s Genie Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT, COMPUTER Context: Google DeepMind has just introduced Genie, a new model that can generate interactive video games from just a text or image prompt. More on news: The research paper ‘Genie: Generative Interactive Environments’ states that Genie is the first generative interactive […]
African leaders demand financial systems reform; launch ‘Africa Club’ at 37th African Union Summit Subject: IR Section: Int. Grouping Context: The 37th African Union Summit concluded on February 18, 2024, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with discussions among heads of state and government members on key issues like education, climate change, and the economy. […]
New found ‘obelisks’ join viruses, viroids as third unusual life form Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: Scientists at Stanford University have identified a new, remarkably simple form of life, which they have named ‘obelisks,’ positioning it in complexity between viruses and viroids. Details: This discovery emerged from analyzing genetic material from […]
‘10000 genome’ project completed, says govt. Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India has completed the ‘10000 genome’ project, aiming to create a comprehensive reference database of whole-genome sequences specific to India’s diverse population. 10,000 Genome Project: This project, which marks a significant step since India […]
India-specific AI model to and gestational age developed Subject: Schemes Section: Health Context: Researchers have developed an India-specific artificial intelligence model to precisely determine the gestational age of a foetus in the second and third trimester of pregnancy. BRIC-THSTI Faridabad and IIT Madras researchers have developed an India-specific model to determine the age […]
Record drop in Suez Canal transits due to Houthis’ attacks Subject: IR Section: Places in news Who are Houthis? The Houthis are an Iranian-backed, Shiite Muslim armed religious and political movement in Yemen. Recent activities of Houthis Houthis attacked ships traversing the Red Sea in solidarity with the Palestinians caught in the Hamas-Israel […]