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Display of Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs) in the Arctic

Over a period of more than three days, the Arctic skies have been adorned with an extraordinary celestial display—rare “rainbow clouds,” scientifically known as Polar Stratospheric Clouds (PSCs)....

December 23, 2023

Serum Institute’s R21/Matrix-M Malaria Vaccine Granted WHO Prequalification

In a significant milestone in the fight against malaria, the World Health Organization (WHO) granted prequalification to the R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine developed by the University of Oxford and...

December 23, 2023

Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023

In a significant move towards simplification and efficiency, the Parliament passed the Press and Registration of Periodicals Bill, 2023, on Thursday. The legislation aims to revolutionize the process...

December 23, 2023

What is XPoSat Mission?

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is gearing up to commence the New Year with the anticipated launch of its pioneering polarimetry mission, XPoSat, slated for January 1. This...

December 23, 2023

Formal Sector Employment Trends: October Data Analysis

The latest official data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has revealed a decline in new additions to formal sector employment in the month...

December 23, 2023

Draft Regulations on Turnover Determination

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has recently unveiled draft regulations aimed at determining the ‘turnover’ of enterprises. This regulatory development holds considerable significance, as it directly impacts...

December 23, 2023

Draft Omnibus Framework for recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for its Regulated Entities (REs)

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released a ‘Draft Omnibus Framework for Recognising Self-Regulatory Organisations (SROs) for its Regulated Entities (REs).’ The draft framework aims to establish...

December 22, 2023

UK Supreme Court Rules Against AI as Inventor for Patent Rights

The UK Supreme Court has ruled against recognizing artificial intelligence (AI) as an inventor for patent rights. The case involved US computer scientist Stephen Thaler’s attempt to register...

December 22, 2023

NASA’s 3D-Printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine

NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, has achieved a significant milestone by successfully testing a novel 3D-printed Rotating Detonation Rocket Engine (RDRE). The test, lasting 251...

December 22, 2023

Jute Corporation of India Launches ‘Paat-Mitro’ App for Jute Farmers

The Jute Corporation of India took a significant step toward supporting jute farmers by launching the ‘Paat-Mitro’ app. Rachna Shah, Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the app, which...

December 22, 2023

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