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Mars Helicopter Ingenuity Grounded Permanently
NASA has recently announced that its Mars robot helicopter Ingenuity, the first vehicle to achieve powered, controlled flight on another world, has been grounded for good after flying dozens of times over three years, ending a landmark mission that far ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
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Sphaerotheca varshaabhu: New Burrowing Frog Species Discovered in Karnataka
Researchers from various national and international organisations have discovered a new species of burrowing frog in Bengaluru. Named as ‘Sphaerotheca Varshaabhu’, this previously unknown species of frog has been thriving amidst the urban landscape of Bengaluru. The newly unearthed amphibian ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
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High Risk of Cervical Cancer Among Indian Women
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting women in India. Each year, over 120,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer and over 75,000 die from the disease. Cervical cancer ranks as the second most frequent cancer among women ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024
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Codifying Traditional Medicine Terminology
Most doctors practicing traditional Indian systems of medicine like Ayurveda, Unani or Siddha follow their own style for naming diseases and treatments. This makes it difficult for patients to consult other doctors for follow-up care. The Ministry of Ayush, with ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
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Two New Eel Species Discovered
Researchers from the National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) have discovered two new species of Congrid eels from the coasts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The species add to India’s marine biodiversity knowledge in relatively less studied fish groups ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
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INSAT-3DS Satellite Flagged Off
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has flagged off its advanced meteorological satellite INSAT-3DS to the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota for an upcoming launch. The 2275 kg satellite has finished assembly, integration and testing at ISRO’s UR ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs