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Drugs Combinations Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology The enzyme PRMT5 is broadly overexpressed in many cancer cells. Therefore, targeting the PRMT5 enzyme with drugs in combination with low dosage camptothecin will help in killing cancer cells more effectively. The PRMT5 enzyme, which is found in abundance in cancer cells, directly regulates […]
One step closer to precision cancer therapies Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Research found a combination of molecules that can be used for developing novel anti-cancer therapeutics Research work over the last decade has helped identify a new target for killing cancer cells, opening the door for potential new therapy. […]
Invasive frog and snake cost world economy $16 billion Subject :Environment Section: Biotechnology According to a study published in Scientific Reports Two invasive species, the American bullfrog and the brown tree snake, cost the world an estimated $16 billion between 1986 and 2020, by causing problems ranging from crop damage to power outages. […]
PREZODE Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Concept: PREZODE (Preventing Zoonotic Disease Emergence) is an international One Health initiative supporting emergence risk reduction strategies for zoonotic infectious diseases, It was launched in January 2021 during the One Planet Summit on Biodiversity organized by the French government. It has more than 160 international partners, including […]
The Manas Tiger Reserve in Assam has 2.4 tigresses for every tiger, the annual wildlife monitoring results of the trans-boundary wildlife preserve has revealed Subject: Environment Section: Biosphere reserve Details: According to the latest camera trapping assessment stipulated by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), the 2,837.31 sq. km reserve with a critical […]
UN declares access to clean and healthy environment as universal human right Subject: Environment Section: Climate Change Context: India voted for the resolution and pointed out that the resolutions do not create binding obligations Every person on the planet has the right to live in a clean, healthy environment, declared United Nations (UN) […]
India’s organic certification procedures under cloud as APEDA penalises 3 more agencies Subject: Agriculture Section Context :All is not well with the certification process of Indian organic products with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) penalising three certifying agencies, including termination, for irregularities they committed in violation of the […]
Study suggests habitat loss is leading to inbreeding of Indian tigers Subject: Environment Section: Biodiversity Context: Inbreeding in tiger population Concept : Tigers when kept in one location can only mate with the other tigers in their own population. Over time, this will result in inbreeding, they will end up mating with their […]
Nyaya Mitra (NM) Subject: Government Schemes Section: Judiciary Nyaya Mitra (NM) aims to facilitate expeditious disposal of 10-15 years old pending cases in High court and assisting the district judiciary in reduction of decade old pending court case. Districts selected based on highest pendency of court cases over 10 years of period sourced […]
Poshan Tracker Subject: Government Schemes Section: Food security Context The “Poshan Tracker” management application has been launched which provides a view of the activities at the Anganwadi Centre (AWC), service deliveries of Anganwadi Workers (AWWs) and beneficiary management for pregnant women, lactating mothers and children. The application aims to improve governance with regard […]