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Mitochondria

Context: A study has found that mitochondria in our brain cells often transfer their DNA into the nucleus, where it...

The Hayflick Limit

Context: A biomedical researcher renowned for his pivotal discovery regarding cellular ageing, passed away on August 1 at the age...

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Context: A collaborative team from the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Pennsylvania State University has developed a groundbreaking...

Adaptive Agriculture: Enhancing Climate Resilience Through Organic Practices

Introduction: Climate change has made agriculture in India increasingly uncertain and risky. A comprehensive approach is necessary to make crops...

Ancient Magma Ocean Discovered on Moon’s South Pole

Context: Recent findings from India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission have unveiled groundbreaking insights into the Moon’s geological history.    More on News:...

Climate change induced Food Inflation

Context: Recently, RBI’s Bulletin highlighted a concerning trend where  climate change has become the dominant reason for food price rise....

Juice Rerouted to Venus in World’s First Lunar-Earth Flyby

Context: The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer (Juice) has completed the world’s first lunar-Earth flyby, setting a...

Containing subsidies: States must Reassess and Rationalise Expenditure

Context: Subsidies are crucial for welfare in India, but their impact on state finances, especially post-pandemic, has raised concerns.  A...

Brain-Inspired Navigation Technology

Context: In the rapidly advancing world of robotics, a groundbreaking approach has emerged, transforming how robots perceive, navigate, and interact...

E- commerce

Context: The Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasised that while the government supports online commerce for its benefits, it...

Species in News: Chital

Context: A recent paper suggests that the distribution Chital within the 5,000 square kilometres of the Chennai Metropolitan Area should...

Kodaikanal Tower Tunnel Telescope

Context: A new method for exploring the Sun’s mysteries has been discovered through analysing the magnetic field across various layers...

Rare Polio Case in Meghalaya

Context: The discovery of a two-year-old child in Meghalaya testing positive for polio—a infectious viral disease—has caused concern. However, the...

National Space Day

Context: On August 23, 2024, India is commemorating its first-ever National Space Day (NSpD-2024) with the theme “Touching Lives while...

FSSAI Action on Microplastic Contamination in Food

Context: According to a PTI report, all Indian salt and sugar brands, both packaged and unpackaged, contain microplastics. In response,...