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NASA Discovers Earth’s Third Energy Field: The ‘Polar Wind’

Context: NASA has identified a previously theoretical energy field called the ‘Polar Wind’, which has been hypothesised for 60 years. ...

Drones and Security

Context: The drones used in the bombing of two Meitei-majority villages in Manipur’s Imphal West district were likely assembled locally,...

Food Irradiation Units set up by the Ministry of Food Processing 

Context: In the Union Budget 2024-25, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries announced support for setting up 50 multi-product food...

Tropical Forests Face Increased Soil Carbon Loss Due to Climate Change

Context: A recent study conducted by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Colorado State University, and the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute...

NBFC

Context: Education loans  for NBFCs grew over 80% in FY2023 and 70% in FY2024, expected to rise 40-45% to over...

Challenge Of Rising Income Inequality

Context: Addressing income inequality is crucial for building a more equitable society, particularly in countries like India, where disparities in...

Digital Agriculture Mission

Context: The Union Cabinet recently approved the Digital Agriculture Mission with an outlay of Rs. 2817 Crore, including a central...

The Electrifying Secret Behind Giant Gold Nuggets

Context: New research from Monash University suggests that the formation of gold nuggets in quartz veins may involve electrical processes....

Microbial Rainforest: Unique Cell Division in Oral Bacteria

Context: Recently, Researchers from the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and ADA Forsyth have revealed a rare cell division method in...

AI agents: Autonomy or Liability

Context: AI assistants, like Siri and Alexa, have existed for over a decade. Google DeepMind defines an AI assistant as...

Decoding the Risk Gene for Bipolar Disorder

Context: Researchers from the Max Planck Institute of Psychiatry have decoded a risk gene associated with bipolar disorder, providing new...

Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024

Context: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued the ‘Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024’.       ...

Natural Intelligence for Sustainable Living

Natural Intelligence for Sustainable Living

  Introduction Natural intelligence is the unique ability of living organisms to learn from their surroundings, adapt to new challenges,...

Enzyme Manufacturing

Context: A few days after the Central Government launched its BioE3 policy to enhance biotechnology-driven manufacturing in India, the Department...

Breakthrough in Cancer Therapy

Context: Researchers at the Kolkata-based Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)  have discovered a new target for cancer...

Terahertz (THz) Communication

Context: A team of scientists has made a breakthrough in 6G communications by developing a new polarisation multiplexer, unlocking the...

The Impact of Spaceflight on the Human Body

Context: On August 24, NASA announced that Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, which had taken astronauts to the International Space Station...

Indian Post Payment Bank

Context: The India Post Payments Bank (IPPB), a key player in driving financial inclusion across the country, proudly marks its...

Transitioning from Paddy to Sustainable Crops

Context: The Centre and the Punjab government deserve praise for launching a new initiative aimed at diversifying agriculture and assisting...

AI-Based Tongue Imaging

Context: Recent researchers have unveiled a novel approach to detecting coronary artery disease (CAD) using AI-based tongue imaging.    More...

Project NAMAN

Context: The Indian Army recently launched the first phase of Project NAMAN, a significant initiative aimed at enhancing support and...

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