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New species of estuarine crab “Pseudohelice annamalai”

In News  Researchers have discovered a new species of estuarine crab at the mangroves of Parangipettai near the Vellar River estuary in Cuddalore district. Image Courtesy :TH About Pseudo Helice annamalai” The species has been named Pseudohelice annamalai in recognition of Annamalai University’s 100 years of service in education and research.  This is the first […]

Xenotransplantation

In News  According to Scientists , Genetically modified pig hearts took longer than usual to beat for human receivers. They have to figure out what that means and how this would affect the xenotransplant after many months and years. About Xenotransplantation Image Courtesy:FDA Xenotransplantation is any procedure that involves the transplantation, implantation or infusion into […]

India’s First Privately developed Launch Vehicle: Vikram-S

In News  Hyderabad-based Skyroot’s Vikram-S is all set to make its maiden flight from the country’s only spaceport in Sriharikota making it India’s first privately developed launch vehicle. The mission is code named ‘Prarambh’.  About the Prarambh mission It will mark the beginning of private sector launches in India. The development of privately built rockets […]

New Hope for Malaria Vaccine

In Context  The Malaria vaccine named RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix) has modest efficacy and reduces severe Malaria cases by only about 30 per cent after four doses given to children under age 5.  It still provides significant public health benefits, and could save thousands of lives every year. About the vaccines  RTS,S/AS01 was developed by GlaxoSmithKline for […]

6 Years of Demonetisation

In News A recent survey has revealed that even 6 years after demonetisation, people prefer cash transactions, especially in real estate deals. Key Findings Purpose of Demonetisation:  The process of demonetisation was conducted six years ago in order to curb the circulation of black money.  Failed Move:  The step has faltered in the long run, […]

Commonality between Chip industry and the Petroleum Sector

In News Recently ,It has been highlighted that  the two external obstacles to India achieving its economic potential are its vulnerability to the geopolitical and supply chain vicissitudes of the petroleum and electronics industries. Common link b/w Petroleum and electronics industries.  Both industries are dominated by a handful of countries and corporates, both are capital […]

Orphan Crops

In News Recently, experts have cited the importance of Indigenous Crops in Surviving the Climate Change. What are Orphan Crops? Orphan crops are those that aren’t traded internationally. They tend to get less attention in terms of research of agricultural training and extension.  Because they get less research attention, the breeding technology for orphan crops […]

Air Quality Index (AQI)

In News Recently, the AQI in NCR dipped to the ‘severe’ category. About Air Quality Index (AQI) Background It was launched by the central government in 2014 as part of the Swachh Bharat campaign.  IIT Kanpur and the Expert Group recommended an AQI scheme. Meaning AQI is a number, which is a measure of air […]

SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket

In News Recently, SpaceX launched the Falcon Heavy rocket into a geosynchronous Earth orbit from the Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, U.S. The rocket is carrying satellites to space for the U.S. military in a mission named U.S. Space Force (USSF)-44. Falcon Heavy rocket It is considered as the most […]

Indian Black Honeybee

In News  A new species of endemic honeybee has been discovered in the Western Ghats.  About species  The new species has been named Apis karinjodian and given the common name Indian black honeybee. It has  been spotted from the Western Ghats after a gap of more than 200 years. The last honeybee described from India […]

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