What is DNA Fingerprinting?

DNA fingerprinting has revolutionised the fields of forensics, genealogy, and medicine. It is a powerful tool used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. This technology relies on the analysis of DNA, which is present in every cell ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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Earth’s Oldest Meteorite Impact Crater

Recent discoveries in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have revealed the oldest known meteorite impact crater on Earth. Formed over 3.5 billion years ago, this crater predates all previously known craters by more than a billion years. The findings ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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Challenges in Eliminating Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains global health challenge. Despite advances in medicine, it affects millions each year. TB is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Types of Tuberculosis TB can ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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Dare2eraD TB Programme

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has advanced its efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing initiative. As of March 2025, DBT has sequenced 10,000 samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, part of a larger goal to sequence 32,500 samples. This initiative ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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What is Altermagnetism?

Researchers from Sweden have discovered a new type of magnetism called altermagnetism. This discovery has the potential to enhance electronic device performance. Altermagnetism could increase memory device operation speeds by up to a thousand times. This breakthrough may lead to ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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What is Noma?

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a severe, gangrenous disease primarily affecting children aged 2 to 6 years. It is classified as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of December 2023. Noma is most ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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Chandrayaan-4

Chandrayaan-4 is India’s fourth lunar mission, set to launch in October 2027. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to achieve a remarkable feat by not only soft landing on the Moon but also collecting lunar samples and returning them ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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INCOIS Identifies Cyclone Formation and Intensification Factors

Recent advancements in cyclone research have emerged from the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS). Scientists have successfully quantified the oceanic and atmospheric factors influencing cyclone formation and intensification. This research is crucial for enhancing cyclone prediction ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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What is White Hydrogen?

Recently, France made breakthrough in clean energy with the discovery of a vast reserve of natural hydrogen in Folschviller, Moselle. This reserve is estimated to contain 46 million tons of “white hydrogen,” a naturally occurring gas that offers a sustainable ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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H7N9 Bird Flu Outbreak in US

The United States has recently reported its first outbreak of the H7N9 bird flu since 2017. This outbreak occurred on a poultry farm in Mississippi and has raised concerns regarding food safety and public health. The H7N9 strain is known ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2025

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