WHO Initiative to Provide Free Cancer Medicines to Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new platform to provide cost-free cancer medicines to thousands of children in low- and middle-income countries. This initiative aims to improve survival rates […]
Challenges in Malaria Vaccination and the Path to Elimination Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Georgia as the 45th country to eliminate malaria, marking a significant milestone in global health efforts. Despite advances, malaria continues to affect over 240 million people annually, leading to more than 600,000 […]
Aborting moon rocket to test Musk’s power Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in news: President Trump is under pressure to cancel NASA’s $24 billion Space Launch System (SLS) due to cost overruns and delays. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) supports this cancellation, proposing the cheaper Falcon Heavy rocket (developed by […]
NASA Adjusts Spacecraft Schedule to Expedite Starliner Astronauts’ Return Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News NASA has decided to swap the spacecraft for its upcoming Crew-10 mission to the International Space Station (ISS), which will facilitate the earlier return of two astronauts who have been on the ISS longer than expected […]
AI-Driven Drug Testing: Enhancing Precision and Human Relevance Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has proposed draft guidelines regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in evaluating drug safety and effectiveness. This marks a significant step in integrating AI into pharmaceutical research, addressing the limitations […]
Scientists discover ‘Einstein ring’ around nearby galaxy: What it is, its significance Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: In September 2023, the European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope made an extraordinary discovery of a rare phenomenon known as an Einstein ring. This ring of light surrounds the galaxy NGC 6505, located 590 […]
Meghalaya Woman Challenges ART Act’s Age Restriction Sub :Sci Sec: Health Why in News A woman from Meghalaya has challenged the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021, which restricts women over the age of 50 from undergoing assisted reproduction. The Meghalaya High Court criticized an Assam-based fertility clinic for failing to cooperate with […]
India and 57 Countries Advocate for Inclusive and Sustainable AI Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in AI and computer Why in News India, along with 57 other nations, signed a joint statement on “Inclusive and Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for People and the Planet” at the AI Action Summit held in Paris. Details: A total […]
Biovet’s Lumpy Skin Disease Vaccine Gets Regulatory Approval Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Biovet, a Bharat Biotech group company, has received a licence from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for its lumpy skin disease (LSD) vaccine for dairy cattle. This development marks a significant step in India’s efforts to […]
Cross-Blood Kidney Transplant Performed on Bombay Blood Group Patient Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News A groundbreaking medical procedure was performed at MIOT International in Chennai, where doctors successfully conducted a kidney transplant for a patient with the rare Bombay blood group. This marks the first known instance of a cross-blood […]