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Chandrayaan-3: Updates on Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan’s Lunar Activities

August 25, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provided an update on the progress of its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-3. The Lander Vikram and Rover Pragyan are equipped with scientific payloads to conduct experiments on the lunar surface. ISRO announced that activities related ..

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ICMR Study Reveals Long-term Impacts of Covid-19 Hospitalizations

August 25, 2023

A recent study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) investigated the outcomes of 14,419 Covid-19 patients hospitalized across 31 hospitals. The study focused on patients with moderate to severe disease caused by original, delta, or omicron coronavirus ..

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FDA Approves Abrysvo to Protect Infants from RSV

August 23, 2023

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for the groundbreaking vaccine Abrysvo, designed to protect infants from birth to 6 months of age against lower respiratory tract disease (LRTD) and severe LRTD caused by respiratory syncytial virus ..

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Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC)

August 22, 2023

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) released images of the lunar far side taken by the Lander Hazard Detection and Avoidance Camera (LHDAC), which assists in locating safe landing spots during descents. Developed at ISRO’s Space Applications Centre (SAC), the ..

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Gene-edited Mustard

August 21, 2023

The utilization of oilseeds extends beyond oil extraction, with their protein-rich meal serving as a vital ingredient in livestock, poultry, and aqua feed. Rapeseed-mustard, a significant oilseed in India, contributes 42.6% to vegetable oil production and 30.3% to meal production. ..

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NBRI Namoh 108

August 21, 2023

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled the unique “Namoh 108” lotus flower variety, developed by CSIR-NBRI, with 108 petals. This novel flower blends religious significance with scientific achievement, symbolizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure. The lotus, flowering from March to ..

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