What is ecDNA?

Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) has gained attention in cancer research. Recent studies have found it in many types of tumours, showing its key role in cancer biology. Discovery and Importance ecDNA was discovered 50 years ago as a small genetic fragment ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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What is Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis?

Chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) poses global health threat, claims approximately 340,000 lives annually. The disease is particularly lethal for individuals with pre-existing lung conditions. Research from AIIMS in Delhi reveals that about one in three patients with lung disease may ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Marburg Virus Outbreak in Africa

The Marburg virus has recently emerged as health threat in Africa, which has led to at least 15 deaths and hundreds of infections in Rwanda. The virus has rapidly spread across 17 African countries within the last two months. Transmission ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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India’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions and Challenges

India has a long history with nuclear energy, with the Atomic Energy Commission established shortly after independence. Over 75 years, the country has developed a nuclear power capacity of 8,180 MW, which includes 2,000 MW from Russia. While this capacity ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14)

The 14th Asia-Oceania Meteorological Satellite Users’ Conference (AOMSUC-14) is set for December 4 to 6, 2024 in New Delhi, will be hosted by India Meteorological Department (IMD). The conference will feature presentations, panel discussions, and workshops. The focus will be ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024

The India International Science Festival (IISF) 2024 will take place from November 30 to December 3, 2024, at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati. This year, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) leads the event, which is supported ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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ISRO’s PSLV Launches Proba-3 Mission

ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) will take off from Sriharikota on December 4, 2024, at 4:08 pm. The launch involves collaboration with the European Space Agency (ESA) and New Space India Limited (NSIL). About the PSLV The PSLV is ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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TRAI’s New Traceability Guidelines on OTPs

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will enforce new traceability guidelines on December 1, 2024, to combat spam and fraudulent messages. Concerns arose about delays in receiving messages and one-time passwords (OTPs). Purpose of the Guidelines The guidelines aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) Observatory

Recent findings from Namibia’s High Energy Stereoscopic System (HESS) observatory have revealed the most energetic cosmic rays to date. These cosmic rays exhibit energies of up to 40 teraelectronvolts (TeV), which is 40,000 times more potent than visible light. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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India Launches First AI Lab in Space

TakeMe2Space, a Hyderabad-based company, will launch MOI-TD, which represents India’s first AI lab in space. The launch is scheduled for mid-December 2024, which will use ISRO’s PSLV C60 rocket and aims to make space research more affordable and accessible. Objectives ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024

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