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The Scientists have recently developed a novel way of generating non-infectious Nipah virus-like particles (VLPs) in the laboratory. What is VLPs? Virus-like particles (VLPs) are fascinating mimics of viruses. They closely resemble real viruses in structure but lack one crucial element: viral genetic material. This makes them completely safe and unable to infect cells. tructure: […]

Poet and playwright Siddhalinga Pattanashetti has been chosen for the prestigious Gudleppa Hallikeri Award for 2024 by the Gudleppa Hallikeri Memorial Foundation. About Guldeppa Hallikeri: Indian freedom fighter Gudleppa Hallikeri (1906–1972) was a native of Hosaritti, in the Haveri district of the state of Karnataka. In Hosaritti, he founded the Gandhi Grameena Gurukul, a residential […]

Why in News ? Subsidiary Bodies (SB60), formally called the 60th meetings of the Subsidiary Bodies, is a crucial event under the umbrella of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) . It’s essentially a preparatory meeting held biannually in June, with another session coinciding with each annual Conference of the Parties (COP) […]

Why in News?  India has become chair of the Colombo Process for the first time since its inception in 2003. The Colombo Process is a regional forum for Asian countries that send migrant workers abroad. It provides a platform for these countries to: Share experiences and best practices on managing overseas employment and contractual labor. […]

Why in News? In a first since early 1991, over 100 tonnes (1 lakh kilograms) of gold have been moved by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from the UK to its vaults in India. As per the report , a similar quantity of gold may head into the country in coming days. How RBI’s […]

The “Chip 4” or “Fab 4” alliance is a group of countries aiming to cooperate on semiconductor (chip) production and supply chains. Members: The alliance consists of the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. These countries are powerhouses in the semiconductor industry: The US has major chip design companies like Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. […]

South Korean government has ordered the companies that if they are doing Shrinkflation then they have to mention it clearly on product label for 3 months. Otherwise, Government will impose penalty. Shrinkflation is a sneaky way for manufacturers to raise prices without explicitly increasing the price tag. The Scam: Manufacturers reduce the quantity of a […]

Truck farming and dairy farming are two distinct agricultural practices with significant differences in their operation, products, and impact. Let’s delve into the details: Production Focus Truck Farming: Focuses on growing high-value crops like fruits, vegetables, and flowers for a quick turnaround. These crops are typically perishable and require fast transportation to market. Dairy Farming: […]

The Global Cooling Pledge is an initiative launched by the United Arab Emirates during their hosting of the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28). It’s part of a larger push for international cooperation on climate change. India not a Signatory. Goals Reduce Cooling Emissions: The primary aim is to collectively cut cooling-related emissions by at […]

The UAE announced the launch of Alterra, a groundbreaking US $30 billion investment fund for transformative climate partnerships at COP28, providing a major impetus to finance the energy transition on the second day of the UN climate summit. The launch of the investment vehicle is a “defining moment” in the history of global climate finance, […]