Gene Therapy Breakthrough for Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD) Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News Scientists have developed a promising gene therapy for Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD), a rare and severe genetic disorder. What is Maple Syrup Urine Disease (MSUD)? MSUD is a rare genetic metabolic disorder that affects the […]
Aditya-L1 Mission: Unlocking Solar Flare Secrets Sub : Sci Sec: Space Sector Why in News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) announced that the Aditya-L1 mission has captured the first-ever image of a solar flare ‘kernel’ using its Solar Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (SUIT) payload. Key Observations: The SUIT payload aboard Aditya-L1 captured the […]
India Set to Surpass the U.S. in Scientific Publications by 2029 Sub: Sci Sec: IPR Why in News Union Minister for Science and Technology, Jitendra Singh, announced that India is projected to surpass the United States in the number of scientific publications by 2029. The statement was made during a public function, to […]
African Giant Pouched Rats: A Novel Approach to TB Diagnosis Sub :Sci Sec :Health Why in News A non-profit organization, APOPO, based in Tanzania, has successfully trained African giant pouched rats to detect tuberculosis (TB) as a secondary diagnostic tool. Recent studies indicate that these rats can detect TB twice as effectively as […]
Rising Cancer-Related Mortalities Among Women in India Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News A recent analysis by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) based on data from the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) 2022 estimates has revealed that cancer-related deaths have increased at a faster rate among women than men in […]
NASA’s SPHEREx Telescope: A Revolutionary Map of the Cosmos Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News NASA is set to launch the SPHEREx telescope (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer). It aims to answer fundamental questions about cosmic evolution, galaxy formation, and the presence […]
How AI is Revolutionizing Agriculture in Baramati Sub : Sci Sec : Awareness in IT Why in News The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture has gained significant traction, with Microsoft and the Agricultural Development Trust (ADT) of Baramati collaborating to modernize farming practices. The Role of AI in Baramati Agriculture: Founded […]
Impact of Space Travel on Astronaut Health Sub : Sci Sec : Space sector Why in News Space agencies worldwide, including NASA and ISRO, are preparing for long-duration space missions, such as Mars exploration and extended lunar stays. Understanding the physiological and psychological impacts of space travel on astronauts is crucial for mission […]
First Detailed Geological Map of Moon’s South Pole from Chandrayaan-3 Data Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News A team of Indian researchers has created the first detailed geological map of the Moon’s south polar region using data from Chandrayaan-3. Details: The new map showcases the undulating terrain of highlands and […]
Health Ministry Bans Export of Drugs Containing Tapentadol and Carisoprodol Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a ban on the export of drugs containing Tapentadol and Carisoprodol following reports of their unapproved combinations being exported to West African countries. Background: The Health Ministry, […]