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Page-49 of Current Affairs - January, 2025

Nano-Formulation of Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease

Recent studies have brought into light the potential of nano-formulated melatonin as a promising therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a prevalent neurological disorder characterised by...

January 3, 2025

Assam’s Elephant Population Surges in 2024

Assam has recently reported increase in its elephant population. The latest estimate reveals a total of 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 since the previous count in...

January 3, 2025

Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion Announced

The Telangana Cabinet sub-committee has approved the extension of the Rythu Bharosa farmers’ investment subsidy scheme. This decision aims to benefit all farmers with cultivated lands. The scheme,...

January 3, 2025

Upcoming National Surveys in India 2025

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced the initiation of several key surveys starting in January 2025. These surveys aim to gather crucial data on...

January 3, 2025

Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion Success

Manastu Space, a space tech start-up founded by IIT Bombay alumni, made headlines by successfully test-firing its Green Propulsion System, VYOM 2U, onboard the PSLV-C60. This event occurred...

January 3, 2025

Advanced Hydrogel Revolutionises Cancer Treatment

Recent advancements in cancer treatment have emerged from researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) and the Bose Institute, Kolkata. They have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel...

January 3, 2025

Innovative Bacteria Combat Soil Contamination

Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture, threatening crop health and yield. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and plant growth. Traditional remediation methods, such as chemical treatments, often fail...

January 3, 2025

New Rules for Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently amended the rules for selecting experts in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). These changes aim to...

January 3, 2025

New Rules to Combat Caste Discrimination in Prisons

The Union Home Ministry of India has recently amended prison manual rules to eliminate caste discrimination among inmates. This decision follows a Supreme Court order issued on October...

January 3, 2025

UN Environmental Summits Face Major Challenges

The United Nations has encountered setbacks in its environmental initiatives during 2024. Four crucial summits held in Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea failed to produce meaningful...

January 3, 2025

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