Recently, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has provided clarity on use of methylcobalamin in health supplements, medical purposes and nutraceutical products. Current Position About Methylcobalamin About Vitamin B12 (Source: BL)
Category: PRELIMS TERMINOLOGY
Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS)
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on January 4 (2025) said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. Key Highlights of Read More …
Nano-formulation of Melatonin
Scientists have proved that nano-formulation of Melatonin, the hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness, showed improved antioxidative and neuroprotective properties and could be a potential therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease (PD). Key Points (Source: PIB)
Iron rice bowl
According to a recent report, a record 3.4 million young Chinese flocked to the civil service exam this year, lured by the prospect of lifetime job security and perks including subsidised housing as an economic slowdown batters the private sector Read More …
Denali Fault
According to new research, the three sites spread along an approximately 620-mile portion of today’s Denali Fault were once a smaller united geologic feature indicative of the final joining of two land masses.
Canary Islands
According to a recent report, the Canary Islands migration route that connects West African nations with Spain had its deadliest year on record. The report by Caminando Fronteras (Walking Borders.) says that nearly 10,000 migrants disappeared at sea in 2024 Read More …
Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a)
Researchers studying prehistoric rocks and fossils from Mount Ashibetsu in Japan have refined the timing and duration of Ocean Anoxic Event 1a (OAE 1a), a major environmental disruption that depleted oxygen in Earth’s oceans and triggered significant extinctions, particularly among Read More …
Aerogels
A group of researchers from Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pune have developed a novel hybrid aerogel capable of easily extracting gold from electronic waste. Key Uses The aerogel’s unique structural composition was treated with iron nitrate Read More …
Trade Receivables E-discounting System (TrEDs)
India’s Trade Receivables E-discounting System (TrEDs) platforms are drawing up plans to on-board as many as a million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) over the next couple of years. About TReDS TReDS is an online platform set up to Read More …
‘Murder hornet’ eradicated from the U.S.
The Northern giant hornet, nicknamed the “murder hornet”, has been eradicated in the United States. The insect was first spotted in Washington state (US) near the Canadian border in 2019. Key points The northern giant hornet (Vespa mandarinia) is the Read More …
Foldscope Microscopy
The Foldscope is an origami-based optical microscope that can be assembled from a flat sheet of paper. It is a portable and affordable microscope. Farmers spanning across 20 districts of Chhattisgarh now using Foldscope to aid pest and disease detection, Read More …
Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program
The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $350 million policy-based loan under the second subprogram of Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program. KEY POINTS
Russian claims Ukraine repeatedly dropped white phosphorus from drones
Recently, Russia said that Ukraine had repeatedly dropped white phosphorus munitions from drones in September 2024, but Kyiv (Ukraine) denied it had used such weapons and said it was Moscow (Russia) which had used prohibited chemical substances on the battlefield. Read More …
What are Dark Comets?
Astronomers have recently discovered seven new examples of dark comets, a rare type of celestial object that blurs the line between asteroids and traditional comets. About Dark Comets Discovery and Recent Findings : Comets vs. Asteroids Feature Comet Asteroid Composition Read More …
Milkweed fibers
Recently, the Union Textile Ministry has encouraged Uniqlo to extend its research and development efforts into new natural fibers, including milkweed fiber aligning with India’s own initiatives in this critical area. Milkweed fibers, also known as vegetable silk, are single-cell Read More …