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Iron Opacity in Sun

April 8, 2025

Recent studies have revealed vital information about the opacity of iron in the sun. This opacity affects our understanding of stellar physics and the behaviour of stars. Scientists have long debated the discrepancy between observed data and theoretical models regarding ..

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DNA Barcoding for River Blindness Management

April 8, 2025

Recent developments in the study of blackflies have implications for managing river blindness, a serious parasitic disease. A team from the Zoological Survey of India has published findings in an international journal that highlight the importance of accurate species identification ..

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Re-Entry of POEM-4 Module

April 7, 2025

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone with the controlled re-entry of the PSLV Orbital Experimental Module (POEM-4) into Earth’s atmosphere. The successful re-entry puts stress on ISRO’s commitment to managing space debris and promoting sustainable operations in ..

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Rapid-CRISPR for Acute Promyelocytic Leukaemia Diagnosis

April 7, 2025

Acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APL) is a rare but aggressive form of leukaemia. This blood cancer arises from a genetic mutation involving the fusion of PML and RARA genes. The result is decrease in white blood cells and platelets. This reduction ..

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Pioneer 11 Spacecraft

April 7, 2025

The Pioneer 11 spacecraft made contributions to space exploration during its mission in the late 1970s. Launched on April 6, 1973, it was part of important programme aimed at utilising a rare planetary alignment to study the outer planets of ..

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Hansa Next Generation Trainer Aircraft

April 5, 2025

India’s aviation industry is experiencing rapid growth, with over 10 crore passengers annually. To sustain this growth, there is an urgent need for approximately 30,000 new pilots in the coming years. The introduction of the Hansa Next Generation (NG) trainer ..

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UNCTAD Frontier Technologies Readiness Index

April 5, 2025

Recently, India and China emerged as the only developing nations with substantial private investments in Artificial Intelligence (AI). A recent UN report, UNCTAD Frontier Technologies Readiness Index, brought into light India’s advancements in technology readiness and AI capabilities, placing it ..

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Chandrayaan-3’s ChaSTE

April 4, 2025

Chandrayaan-3, India’s lunar exploration mission, successfully landed on the Moon’s south pole on 23 August 2023. Among its scientific instruments is the Chandra’s Surface Thermophysical Experiment (ChaSTE). This payload aims to investigate the Moon’s thermal properties, crucial for future exploration ..

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WHO Releases First-Ever Report on Fungal Tests & Treatments

April 4, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever reports about the serious shortage of medicines and tests for dangerous fungal infections. This concern is particularly pressing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). The reports highlight the urgent need for ..

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India Mulls Use of Polio Surveillance Network for Disease Monitoring

April 4, 2025

India’s Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is exploring the use of its established polio surveillance network to monitor other infectious diseases. This initiative comes as the country remains vigilant against emerging health threats. The last reported case of wild ..

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