IISc- Biomarkers to predict disease progression in brain tumour

Researchers of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, along with other collaborators, identified potential blood-based biomarkers for predicting disease progression and survival times among people with late-stage brain tumours. Highlights As per release, team behind this innovation include ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

3 farm laws repealed after 1 year of protest

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address on November 19, 2021 announced that, central government will repeal all the three farm laws. Highlights He also requested farmers who are protesting, to return back to their homes. The decision to repeal the farm ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021

Butterfly Migration in India

There are two seasonal butterfly migrations in India. It occurs between the Eastern Ghats and Western Ghats. What are the two seasonal butterfly migrations in India? The first butterfly migration begins in May and June. This is before the onset ..

Global Bribery Risk Index

The Global Bribery Risk Index is published by TRACE. TRACE is an anti – bribery standard setting organisation. It measures bribery risks in 194 countries, autonomous regions, territories and semi – autonomous regions. In 2021, India was ranked 82nd in ..

Shakti Electronic Warfare System

The Shakti Electronic Warfare System was developed by Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DRDL), Hyderabad. DRDL operates under Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO). What is Shakti Electronic Warfare System? The Shakti Electronic Warfare System was designed for interception, classification, detection, identification ..

Rajasthan Camel Act

The Rajasthan Camel (Prohibition of Slaughter and Regulation of Temporary Migration or Export) Act aims to prohibit slaughtering of camels. Also, it regulates temporary migration and export of camels from Rajasthan. What are the key features of the law? The ..