Ministry Implements Schemes for Promotion of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Across India

Ministry Implements Schemes for Promotion of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Across India

Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Across India- The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India has been implementing various schemes across the country, including Uttar Pradesh, to supplement the efforts of the States/UTs for the promotion of fisheries and Animal Husbandry sectors, including rearing of cows and buffaloes. These schemes include the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY), Fisheries and Aquaculture Infrastructure Development … Continue reading Ministry Implements Schemes for Promotion of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry Across India

India ranks 10th in Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021 out of 46 destinations of the world

India ranks 10th in Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021 out of 46 destinations of the world

India ranks 10th in Medical Tourism Index- India has been ranked 10th in the Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021 out of 46 destinations around the world. The ranking was conducted by the Medical Tourism Association, and it reflects the increasing popularity of India as a medical tourism destination. According to the Ministry of Tourism, the number of foreign tourists arriving in India for medical … Continue reading India ranks 10th in Medical Tourism Index (MTI) for 2020-2021 out of 46 destinations of the world

Indian Government approves 19 State Cancer Institutes and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres

Indian Government approves 19 State Cancer Institutes and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres

State Cancer Institutes- The Indian government has approved the setting up of 19 State Cancer Institutes (SCIs) and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres (TCCCs) across the country to enhance tertiary cancer care facilities. As part of their National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS), National Health Mission (NHM), Department of Health & Family Welfare is implementing “Strengthening of … Continue reading Indian Government approves 19 State Cancer Institutes and 20 Tertiary Care Cancer Centres

National Strategic Plan for Leprosy to achieve zero transmission of leprosy by 2027

National Strategic Plan for Leprosy to achieve zero transmission of leprosy by 2027

National Strategic Plan for Leprosy: On January 30th 2023, the Government of India unveiled their National Strategic Plan and Roadmap for Leprosy (2023-2027), with the ultimate goal of zero transmission by 2027 – three years ahead of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3.3. These documents contain implementation strategies, year-by-year targets, public health approaches and overall technical guidance to be utilized throughout this program. The strategy and … Continue reading National Strategic Plan for Leprosy to achieve zero transmission of leprosy by 2027

World-class 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is now ready to explore the deep celestial sky

World-class 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is now ready to explore the deep celestial sky

International Liquid Mirror Telescope: India recently unveiled Asia’s largest 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) at Devasthal, Uttarakhand. At an altitude of 2450 meters at Devasthal Observatory campus of Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), lies the first liquid mirror telescope designed exclusively for astronomical observations. Metal mercury, which is highly reflective and liquid at room temperature, can be used to create a rotating … Continue reading World-class 4-metre International Liquid Mirror Telescope (ILMT) is now ready to explore the deep celestial sky

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture- India Takes Steps to Mitigate Climate Change

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture- India Takes Steps to Mitigate Climate Change

National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture- Government of India is taking action to mitigate climate change’s effect on agriculture and farmers’ lives. Recent studies predict that projected climate change scenarios for 2050 and 2080 will have a substantial effect on crop yields, particularly rice, wheat and maize. Without adaptation measures taken, rainfed rice yields are predicted to decline by 20% in 2050 scenarios and 47% in … Continue reading National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture- India Takes Steps to Mitigate Climate Change

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ICAR Boosts Food Production Through Seed Production Research in India

Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is intensifying its efforts to foster research and development in seed production. With a vision to create new varieties of seeds as well as enhance existing ones, ICAR has established 57 Institutes and 40 All India Coordinated Research Projects/All India Network Projects across 930 centers at 45 State/Central Agricultural Universities. Eight special projects, such as ICAR-National Innovations on Climate … Continue reading ICAR Boosts Food Production Through Seed Production Research in India

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New Research Reveals How Gut Bacteria Colonize the Human Gut

Gut Bacteria – Researchers have discovered that Bacteroides thetaiotaomicron, a commensal bacterium, requires a specific protein domain for survival in mammalian gut. This protein, Rho, contains an intrinsically disordered domain (IDR) which sequesters Rho molecules into an intracellular compartment. This mechanism increases Rho termination activity while altering gene expression patterns to enable B. thetaiotaomicron to colonize successfully the gut. Researchers engineered a B. thetaiotaomicron strain … Continue reading New Research Reveals How Gut Bacteria Colonize the Human Gut

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Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia Risk

Air Pollution and Dementia Risk: A recent study published in JAMA Neurology has found a link between air pollution and an increased risk of dementia. According to a new study published in JAMA Neurology, air pollution may be linked with an increased risk of dementia. People exposed to high levels of air pollution had an increased likelihood of developing dementia compared to those who weren’t. … Continue reading Study Finds Link Between Air Pollution and Dementia Risk

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Gene Editing Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease

Gene Editing for Parkinson’s disease is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people around the world. While there are treatments to manage its symptoms, there is no cure. But researchers at the University of California, San Francisco have now discovered that gene editing could potentially be used as an effective treatment for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers used CRISPR-Cas9, a gene editing technique, on mice … Continue reading Gene Editing Could Help Treat Parkinson’s Disease

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Plastic waste- New Technique for Recycling Plastic Waste

Plastic waste is a major environmental concern that poses risks to our planet’s health. While traditional recycling methods can help reduce the amount of plastic waste ending up in landfills and oceans, they are often inefficient or cost-effective. But scientists at the University of Portsmouth have recently developed an innovative new method of recycling plastic waste which could revolutionize this game. The technique utilizes Pseudomonas … Continue reading Plastic waste- New Technique for Recycling Plastic Waste

Arachnid Spider in the Amazon Rainforest Highlights Importance of Biodiversity

Arachnid Spider in the Amazon Rainforest Highlights Importance of Biodiversity

Arachnid Spider: Scientists have recently identified a new species of spider in the Amazon rainforest, highlighting the ongoing importance of biodiversity research in this region. The spider, named the “Amazonian Arachnid,” stands out due to its distinctive physical features and behaviors compared to other spider species. Researchers from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil made this remarkable discovery while conducting an extensive survey of … Continue reading Arachnid Spider in the Amazon Rainforest Highlights Importance of Biodiversity

NISA Offers Indigenous Australian Students Opportunity to Pursue STEM Careers with NASA

NISA Offers Indigenous Australian Students Opportunity to Pursue STEM Careers with NASA

STEM Careers with NASA- The Australian Space Agency and National Aeronautics and Space Administration have jointly launched the National Indigenous Space Academy (NISA), an internship program to encourage Indigenous Australian university students to pursue careers in STEM (sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics). Up to five selected undergraduate or postgraduate students will participate in a 10-week full-time summer internship program at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (NASA … Continue reading NISA Offers Indigenous Australian Students Opportunity to Pursue STEM Careers with NASA

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Influenza and COVID-19: Differences in Symptoms and Severity

Influenza and COVID-19: As the world continues to struggle with the COVID-19 pandemic, influenza remains a cause for concern among public health officials. While both diseases share some similarities, there are important distinctions that make it essential for individuals to recognize the symptoms and take appropriate precautions. Both are contagious respiratory illnesses caused by viruses. Common symptoms of these illnesses include fever, cough, fatigue and … Continue reading Influenza and COVID-19: Differences in Symptoms and Severity

Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Recognize Symptoms and Protect Yourself During Seasons

Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Recognize Symptoms and Protect Yourself During Seasons

Flu vs. COVID-19: As the COVID-19 continues to spread around the world, many are left wondering how to differentiate flu symptoms from COVID-19 symptoms. While both illnesses share many symptoms, there are some distinguishing characteristics that can help individuals determine which they may be experiencing. Both flu and COVID-19 (Flu vs. COVID-19) can cause fever, cough, and fatigue; however, COVID-19 also has been known to … Continue reading Flu vs. COVID-19: How to Recognize Symptoms and Protect Yourself During Seasons