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: Science&Tech
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 …
IIT Bombay researchers identify bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil
The groundbreaking research by IIT Bombay researchers highlights a promising sustainable approach to address soil contamination and boost agricultural productivity. By harnessing the power of specific bacterial species, the study provides solutions for tackling the adverse effects of aromatic pollutants 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)
ISRO launches SpaDeX mission for space docking
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on December 30, 2024. Mission Details: Importance of SpaDeX:
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.
Quantum Teleportation
Northwestern University (USA) engineers are the first to successfully demonstrate quantum teleportation over a fiberoptic cable already carrying Internet traffic. (Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/quantum-teleportation-achieved-over-internet-for-first-time)
Govt to borrow Rs 4 lakh crore from market via T-bills
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently unveiled its auction calendar for Treasury Bills (T-bills), highlighting the central government’s borrowing plans. According to the calendar: This increase in T-bill issuance is attributed to tight liquidity conditions in the financial markets. 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 …
IIT Bombay researchers develop shock syringes
Researchers at IIT Bombay have developed an innovative shock syringe that promises a painless experience for medical treatments, marking a significant advancement in drug delivery technology. How Shock Syringes Work Benefits of the Shock Syringe: (Source: The Hindu)
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Reports Successful Closest Approach to Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first human-made object to fly extremely close to the Sun. Mission Highlights: Scientific Achievements: Previous passes have helped: Living With a Star Program:
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 …
Next Generation DNA Sequencing Facility inaugurated at WII Dehradun
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, inaugurated two state-of-the-art facilities at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun: the Advanced Facility for Pashmina Certification and the Next Generation DNA Sequencing (NGS) Facility. Next-Generation DNA Sequencing 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 …
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 …