Recent advancements in cancer treatment have emerged from the collaborative efforts of researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati and the Bose Institute, Kolkata. They have developed an...
Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and reduce plant growth. Traditional remediation methods often fail to provide long-term solutions. However, researchers from the...
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently amended the rules for selecting experts for the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). This committee plays important...
India recently pledged $500,000 to Vanuatu following a devastating earthquake. The 7.4 magnitude quake struck on December 17, 2024, causing destruction and loss of life. This assistance aims...
The Union Home Ministry has introduced amendments to prison regulations in India. This change aims to eliminate caste-based discrimination within correctional facilities. The amendments follow a Supreme Court...
The year 2024 marked challenges for the United Nations' efforts to tackle pressing environmental issues. Four major summits, held in Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea, failed...
India is focusing heavily on solar energy as part of its renewable energy strategy. As of September 2024, the country has a total solar capacity of approximately 748,990...
Ebola virus disease is a severe and often deadly illness caused by the Ebola virus. It poses threat to public health worldwide. The virus is primarily transmitted through...
In December 2023, the Government of India announced update to the base year for calculating Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The base year will shift from 2011-12 to 2022-23....
Scrub typhus is currently spreading across Tamil Nadu, particularly in districts such as Chennai, Kanchipuram, and Vellore. The Public Health Department has raised an alert and is implementing...
