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International Pathogen Surveillance Network announces first recipients of grants to better understand disease threats Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced 10 projects that will receive almost US$ 2 million in grants to improve capacities in pathogen genomic surveillance. Details: The catalytic grant fund was established […]
India indigenously develops new antibiotic for drug-resistant pneumonia Sub : Sci Sec: Health A new antibiotic for drug-resistant pneumonia: Company: Wockhardt Ltd, a Maharashtra-based pharmaceutical firm. Drug Name: Nafithromycin (Trade Name: Miqnaf). Purpose: First indigenously developed antibiotic for treating Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) in adults, particularly drug-resistant cases. Development Journey: 14 years of […]
All about the central government scheme to promote natural farming Sub: Schemes Sec: Env National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF): Launch and Objective Approval Date: November 25, 2024, by the Union Cabinet. Under: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare. Purpose: Promote natural farming nationwide in mission mode as a standalone Centrally Sponsored Scheme. […]
Daily Prelims Notes 27 November 2024 Table Of Contents All about the central government scheme to promote natural farming India indigenously develops new antibiotic for drug-resistant pneumonia International Pathogen Surveillance Network announces first recipients of grants to better understand disease threats CAMPCO seeks Centre’s intervention against ‘data manipulation’ to project arecanut as carcinogenic […]
Daily Prelims Notes 26 November 2024 Table Of Contents All about Proba-3, the advanced European solar mission that ISRO will launch Illegal GM maize detected in processed and unprocessed food products in India New breakthrough battery material could increase EV range by 70% Kerala’s ambitious seaplane project might raise livelihoods but it surely […]
Why India’s Trade Deficit Reflects Strength of the Country’s Service Sector Sub: Eco Sec: External sector Context: India’s persistent trade deficit Goods Deficit vs. Services Surplus Goods Deficit Reflects Service Strength: India’s trade deficit in goods is not necessarily a weakness. It highlights India’s relative strength in services and its attractiveness as an […]
PAN 2.0: How the new PAN card would affect you? Check details on how to apply or update Sub : Eco Sec: Fiscal Policy Context: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the implementation of PAN 2.0, a major technology-driven overhaul of the Permanent Account Number (PAN) and Tax Deduction and […]
On this day over 500 years ago, the Portuguese conquered Goa: Here are 3 key parts of that story Sub : History Sec: Medieval India Context: On 25th November 1510, the Portuguese marked the conquest of Goa, establishing their presence as the first European power to hold territory in India. Goa remained under […]
How scientists developed pills that can replace injections Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A team of researchers has developed ingestible capsules that release a burst of drugs directly inside the stomach or digestive system. These capsules offer an alternative method of drug delivery, potentially replacing injections for medications such as insulin. Importance […]
MACE Telescope in Ladakh: India’s Frontier in Gamma-Ray Astronomy Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope was recently inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, marking a significant milestone in India’s astronomical research. It is now the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope in the world and aims to provide […]