ecDNA: A New Challenge to the Law of Genetics Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News Recent groundbreaking studies published in Nature by an international collaboration, eDyNAmiC, led by Stanford University, have revealed critical insights into extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA). These findings not only challenge the foundational laws of genetics but also […]
India’s Battle Against HIV: A Success Story in Reducing Infections and AIDS-Related Deaths Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News On World AIDS Day, Union Health Minister highlighted India’s achievements in combating the HIV epidemic, revealing significant declines in new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. These advancements underscore India’s sustained efforts to […]
Cuttack hospital likely to be a one-stop centre for sickle cell anaemia treatment Sub: Sci Sec : Health Context: A team from UNICEF visited the Haematology Department at SCB Medical College, Cuttack, to assess its potential as a one-stop centre for treating sickle cell anaemia. Odisha has the highest prevalence of sickle cell […]
43 years after death of IAF officer, his wife reconnects with force, gets ₹1 crore in dues Sub: Sci Sec : Health Context: Forty-three years after Flight Lieutenant Chandrasekhar died heroically preventing a train robbery, his wife, now 70, reconnected with the Indian Air Force (IAF) as ₹1 crore in arrears was credited […]
How scientists took first zoomed-in image of star outside our galaxy Sub: Sci Sec : Space sector Context: For the first time, scientists have captured a zoomed-in picture of a star in another galaxy. The star, WOH G64, is located 160,000 light years away in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a satellite galaxy of […]
Snakebite Declared a Notifiable Disease: A Milestone in Public Health Policy Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News India has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, aligning with the World Health Organization’s (WHO) global goal to reduce snakebite deaths and injuries by 50% by 2030. This step is expected to improve monitoring, access […]
National Seed Congress: Fostering Innovation in Sustainable Seed Ecosystems Sub : Sci Sec : Biotech Why in News The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) recently concluded, focusing on advancing innovative seed technologies, promoting biofortified crops, and implementing climate-resilient farming practices. The event underscored policy frameworks, including a proposed Seeds Bill, and explored strategies […]
Emerging H5N1 Mutations and Their Potential Impact on Human Infections Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News Recent cases of H5N1 avian influenza in British Columbia, Canada, and Alameda County, California, have raised global public health concerns. These cases highlight the virus’s potential to mutate, increasing its adaptability to human hosts […]
Ban this carcinogenic ‘heart-burn’ drug Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: In 2020, Valisure, an American pharmacy, revealed that Ranitidine products, including Zantac, contained high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Ranitidine is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. NDMA is a potent carcinogen, and prolonged exposure to high levels can increase the risk […]