Portable X-Ray Protection Barrier Developed by Indian Institute Collaboration

Researchers at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) and Government Engineering College, Barton Hill (GECBH) have developed a portable X-ray protection barrier. This device aims to enhance safety during X-ray-based histopathology, a process used to study ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 25, 2024

1. Recently, Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the president of which country? [A] Sri Lanka[B] Bhutan[C] Bangladesh[D] Nepal Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka] Notes:Anura Kumara Dissanayake, born on November 24, 1968, in Galewela, has transformed Sri ..

ICMR Wins 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has won the 2024 UN Inter-Agency Task Force Award for its important work in fighting non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and improving mental health. This award recognizes how ICMR’s efforts support the Sustainable Development Goals ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News

National Conclave on Gender Mainstreaming Held in New Delhi

The Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) recently organized a National Conclave in New Delhi to focus on Gender Mainstreaming. This event, held in collaboration with IWWAGE (Initiative for What Works to Advance Women and Girls in the Economy), aimed to ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Summits and Conferences

Eastern Bridge VII Exercise

Exercise Eastern Bridge VII was a joint military exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO). This important collaboration took place at the RAFO airbase in Masirah, Oman. The exercise successfully concluded, strengthening ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Defence Current Affairs

World Gorilla Day

World Gorilla Day, celebrated on September 24, reminds us of the importance of protecting gorillas, who are our closest relatives after chimpanzees. This day calls on people to take action to help gorillas, guided by international agreements like the Convention ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

ADB Funds Rs 530 Crore for Tripura’s Water Supply Upgrade

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide Rs 530 crore in financial assistance to the government of Tripura to improve drinking water supply across 12 cities. This project will benefit around 400,000 people, helping to solve water issues for over ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: States Current Affairs

India Launches First Comprehensive Cancer Multi-Omics Data Portal

The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) has introduced India’s first multi-omics data portal. This new platform allows researchers and doctors to access important data from Indian cancer patients. It represents a major step forward in cancer research, helping to create ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs