{"id":32498,"date":"2024-11-21T19:35:18","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:05:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/?p=32498"},"modified":"2024-11-21T19:35:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:05:20","slug":"facts-in-news-21-11-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/21-11-2024\/facts-in-news-21-11-2024","title":{"rendered":"Facts In News 21-11-2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Cloud seeding<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS1\/Geography\/GS3\/Science and Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Delhi government has proposed cloud-seeding or artificial rainfall as an emergency measure to combat record pollution levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Cloud-seeding<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is a weather modification technique used to induce artificial rainfall by introducing chemical &#8220;nuclei&#8221; like silver iodide, potassium iodide, dry ice, or liquid propane into pre-existing clouds.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These chemicals help moisture in the air condense, accelerating rainfall.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Types of Cloud-Seeding:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hygroscopic: Uses salt particles to accelerate droplet formation in liquid clouds.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Glaciogenic: Uses silver iodide or dry ice to induce ice formation in supercooled clouds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implementation: <\/strong>India: Attempted in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra for drought relief.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global<\/strong>: Used in Australia, America, Spain, France, UAE, and Russia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effectiveness: <\/strong>Effectiveness and environmental impact are debated, with experts citing the need for more research.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pune-based Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology reported a 60-70% success rate in inducing rain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>But there are concerns about the environmental impact of silver iodide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Therefore cloud seeding has seen varying degrees of success and requires specific atmospheric conditions to be effective.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Source:IE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>India\u2019s First Indigenous Antibiotic, Nafithromycin<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus :GS 3\/Science and Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>In News<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has launched Nafithromycin, the country&#8217;s first indigenously developed antibiotic targeting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/30-04-2021\/antimicrobial-resistance-the-silent-threat#:~:text=Antimicrobial%20Resistance%20%28AMR%29%20occurs%20when%20bacteria%2C%20viruses%2C%20fungi,risk%20of%20disease%20spread%2C%20severe%20illness%20and%20death.\">antimicrobial resistance (AMR).&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Nafithromycin<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Development<\/strong>: It is Developed with support from the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) and brought to market by Wockhardt under the name Miqnaf.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The development of Nafithromycin took 14 years of research and an investment of \u20b9500 crore, with clinical trials conducted in the U.S., Europe, and India.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is designed to treat<strong> Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP)<\/strong> caused by drug-resistant bacteria, particularly affecting vulnerable groups like children, the elderly, and immune-compromised patients.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Effectiveness : <\/strong>The antibiotic is ten times more effective than azithromycin, with a three-day treatment regimen that is safer, faster, and better tolerated by patients.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has minimal side effects and no significant drug interactions, making it a versatile solution.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Importance : <\/strong>Nafithromycin is the first new antibiotic in its class to be developed globally in over 30 years and is poised to tackle the global AMR crisis. India bears 23% of the world\u2019s pneumonia burden, and this innovation aims to offer a much-needed solution to the growing health crisis.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The launch of Nafithromycin marks a significant milestone in India&#8217;s efforts to develop homegrown solutions for critical healthcare challenges.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Approval Status\u00a0 :<\/strong>It is awaiting final approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for public use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:PIB<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Measles<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 2\/Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>According to a newly released report by the World Health Organization, 10.3 million cases of measles were reported globally in 2023, an increase of 20 percent from 2022.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About: Measles<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Characteristics:<\/strong> It is a highly <strong>infectious virus<\/strong>, often characterized by a distinctive <strong>red, spotty rash<\/strong> that starts on the face and spreads downward, sometimes merging into larger patches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transmission: <\/strong>It infects the <strong>respiratory tract <\/strong>and spreads easily when an infected person breathes, coughs or sneezes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Symptoms:<\/strong> It includes a high fever, cough, runny nose and a rash all over the body.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vulnerability: <\/strong>It can affect anyone but is most common in <strong>children<\/strong>. Also, <strong>no country is exempt<\/strong> from measles, and areas with low immunization encourage the virus to circulate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevention:<\/strong> It can be prevented with the <strong>MMR vaccine<\/strong>. The vaccine protects against <strong>three diseases<\/strong> \u2014 measles, mumps and rubella.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>India\u2019s Efforts <\/strong>\u00a0:The Universal Immunization Programme (UIP) is one of India&#8217;s most comprehensive public health initiatives, aiming to provide life-saving vaccines to millions of newborns and pregnant women each year.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Currently, the program provides free immunization against <strong>12 diseases, including nine nationwide, such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Polio, Measles, and Hepatitis B.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/measles-cases-surge-worldwide-infecting-10-3-million-people-in-2023-who\/#:~:text=According%20to%20a%20newly%20released,5%20being%20hit%20the%20hardest.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIR<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>New microbe causing disease in sesame<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3-Agriculture\/Science and Tech&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A new microbe causing disease in sesame fields of Midnapore, West Bengal was identified by researchers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About: Sesame<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sesame, the Queen of Oil, is an <strong>ancient oilseed crop<\/strong> since the remnants of sesame seeds were discovered at <strong>Harappa and Mohenjodaro<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sesame oil is excellent from a <strong>medicinal point<\/strong> of view as it contains antioxidants, and it is perfect for<strong> heart patients<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>However, despite its advantages, sesame is not commonly used as the <strong>primary edible oil <\/strong>in India and to harness the benefits of Indian sesame varieties, improvements are needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What does the new study say?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In recent years, sesame plants were observed to revert from their flowering\/fruiting stage to a vegetative state, with white flowers turning green.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Causes\u00a0 : <\/strong>The disease is caused by a bacterium, <strong>Candidatus Phytoplasma<\/strong>, found in the gut of pests like leafhoppers and plant-hoppers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transmission Mechanism<\/strong>: The bacteria are transmitted by phloem-feeding insects (e.g., leafhoppers, plant-hoppers), which also infect other crops like tobacco, maize, and grapevine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disease Manifestations<\/strong>: The infection leads to disfigurement and virescence (greening) of the floral parts, giving them a leafy appearance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focus: <\/strong>The research explores the impact of Phytoplasma on sesame\u2019s metabolic pathways and the development of disease symptoms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research Significance<\/strong>: This multi-target approach is valuable for studying complex biological systems and may aid in understanding and managing diseases in crops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2075043\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>D\u2019Cunha Committee<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS4\/ Ethics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The D\u2019Cunha Committee investigated alleged irregularities in COVID-19 management and procurement in Karnataka.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About D\u2019Cunha Committee<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was established to investigate the alleged multi-crore irregularities in COVID-19 procurements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It highlighted issues in ventilator purchases under <a href=\"https:\/\/r.search.yahoo.com\/_ylt=AwrPpbs_Bj9nSMYCKAfnHgx.;_ylu=Y29sbwMEcG9zAzIEdnRpZAMEc2VjA3Ny\/RV=2\/RE=1732212416\/RO=10\/RU=https%3a%2f%2fwww.nextias.com%2fca%2fcurrent-affairs%2f27-04-2022%2fpm-cares-fund\/RK=2\/RS=LiXsiLv.vKKShAjclwA45NuPdMk-\"><strong>PM Cares<\/strong> <\/a>and by the Karnataka Medical Supplies Corporation Ltd. (KSMSCL).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Overpricing and rate variations <\/strong>(\u20b95\u2013\u20b916.25 lakh) in ventilator procurements and discrepancies in supply orders were also noted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Recommendation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The committee recommended a <strong>detailed investigation through the Lokayukta or other agencies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It emphasizes the need for <strong>transparency and accountability <\/strong>in public health procurements during emergencies.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehindu.com\/news\/cities\/bangalore\/dcunha-commission-recommends-lokayukta-probe-into-supply-of-ventilators-to-state-under-pm-cares\/article68890816.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TH<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/ Modern History and Personalities in news<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Inauguration of the 125th Birth Anniversary Celebration of <strong>Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab<\/strong> is held in New Delhi.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Birth: <\/strong>Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab, also known as <strong>&#8220;Utkal Keshari,&#8221; <\/strong>was born on 21 November 1899, in Agarpara, <strong>Odisha.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>He was a multifaceted leader<\/strong> in Indian history, known as a freedom fighter, politician, historian, writer, social reformer, and journalist.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was deeply influenced by figures like Swami Vivekananda, Ramkrishna Paramhansa and Mahatma Gandhi.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Political life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He actively participated\u00a0 in events such as the <strong>Non-Cooperation Movement, Salt Satyagraha etc.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He was arrested multiple times for his activism and was <strong>instrumental in the integration of Odisha into the Union of India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab was the last Prime Minister of the princely state and served as <strong>Chief Minister<\/strong> in independent India.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He also served as the <strong>Union Minister for Commerce and Industry <\/strong>and was elected to the <strong>Lok Sabha <\/strong>unopposed in<strong> 1962.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Literary Work<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Harekrushna Mahtab wrote extensively in both <strong>Odia and English.<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>History of Orissa: <\/strong>A significant historical account showcasing the rich cultural and historical heritage of Odisha.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gaon Majlis:<\/strong> He won the<strong> Sahitya Akademi Award<\/strong> in <strong>1983<\/strong> for this literary work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=2075196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>PIB<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Private players in ground segments of space sector\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS3\/Space<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) is looking at ways for entry of private players in ground operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About segments\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ground stations are ground-based antennas that help in<strong> communicating with the satellites.\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground Station offers <strong>services<\/strong> such as satellite control, telemetry and tracking, space data reception, and space situational awareness on pay-per-use basis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ground station as a service (GSaaS) sector has been <strong>envisioned to grow 30% by 2033.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This is in line with the government\u2019s vision to increase India\u2019s share in the global commercial space market<strong> from 2% to 8% by 2033.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>IN-SPACe<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It was established in <strong>2020 <\/strong>by the <strong>Union Cabinet<\/strong>, and serves as the <strong>central agency <\/strong>for regulating and promoting the private space sector.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is a single-window, independent, nodal agency which functions as an <strong>autonomous agency in the Department of Space (DOS).\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IN-SPACe plays an important role in <strong>boosting the private space sector economy in India.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Three Directorates <\/strong>viz., Promotion Directorate (PD), Technical Directorate (TD) and Program Management and Authorization Directorate (PMAD) are carrying out the functions of IN-SPACe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/technology\/science\/in-space-looking-at-private-players-in-ground-segments-9680530\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Saint Francis Xavier<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS1\/Miscellaneous&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pilgrims and tourists from around the world will come to Goa for the 45-day long event of the <strong>exposition of sacred relics of Saint Francis Xavier.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St. Francis Xavier (1506\u20131552) was a prominent Catholic missionary and a <strong>co-founder of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He is also referred to as<strong> \u201cGoencho Saib\u201d (Lord of Goa),<\/strong> arrived in Goa \u2014 then a Portuguese colony \u2014 in <strong>1542<\/strong>.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>His primary mission, as ordered by King John III, was to <strong>restore Christianity among the Portuguese settlers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He died in<strong> 1552 <\/strong>on Shangchuan island off China\u2019s coast.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The exposition is a spiritual event and has also become an international event.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The exposition became a more regular event after Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961, and has been <strong>held once every decade since 1964<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/indianexpress.com\/article\/explained\/explained-culture\/exposition-of-sacred-relics-of-saint-francis-xavier-goa-9679869\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>HIV Genome Detection with Tailored Fluorogenic Tests\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Syllabus: GS 3\/Science and Tech<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Context<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Researchers at Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) developed a technology for detecting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/15-06-2021\/75th-session-of-unga-on-prevention-of-hiv-aids\">HIV<\/a>-genome derived G-Quadruplex (GQ).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Problem with Current Methods:\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nextias.com\/ca\/current-affairs\/15-06-2021\/75th-session-of-unga-on-prevention-of-hiv-aids\">HIV <\/a>diagnostic tests, including nucleic acid-based methods, can suffer from false positives and missed early infections due to non-specific DNA probes and cross-reactivity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About New Diagnostic Technology<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It is named GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism (GQ-RCP).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was initially designed for detecting pathogens like SARS-CoV-2, now adapted for HIV.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It uses a <strong>fluorometric test<\/strong>, which offers increased reliability in diagnosing HIV and reduces false positives.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Novel diagnostic platform based on nucleic acid-small molecule interactions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduces false positives, offers sequence-specific recognition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can be integrated into existing nucleic acid-based diagnostic platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applicable for detecting various DNA\/RNA based pathogens, including bacteria and viruses.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-dominant-color=\"dbd1d7\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"647\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HIV-Genome-Detection-with-Tailored-Fluorogenic-Tests-.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"not-transparent wp-image-32499\" style=\"--dominant-color: #dbd1d7; width:497px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HIV-Genome-Detection-with-Tailored-Fluorogenic-Tests-.webp 647w, https:\/\/wp-images.nextias.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/format=auto\/ca\/uploads\/2024\/11\/HIV-Genome-Detection-with-Tailored-Fluorogenic-Tests--300x151.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 647px) 100vw, 647px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><strong>Source:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2075042\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Delhi government has proposed cloud-seeding or artificial rainfall as an emergency measure to combat record pollution 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