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New Species of Archaea

April 21, 2025

Recent advancements in microbiome research have revealed a previously unknown species of methane-producing archaea, Methanobrevibacter intestini. This discovery marks step towards understanding the complex interactions between humans and their microbiomes. The findings were published in the *International Journal of Systematic ..

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India-US Trade Agreement Negotiations

April 21, 2025

Recently, India and the United States are advancing towards bilateral trade agreement (BTA). The negotiations are set to begin in Washington, DC, with a focus on an “early tranche” of discussions. This initial phase aims to address a limited set ..

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4G and 5G Connections in High-Altitude Army Posts

April 21, 2025

Recently, the Indian Army achieved milestone by providing 4G and 5G mobile connectivity to remote border communities in Ladakh. This initiative aims to bridge the digital divide in high-altitude regions, including the challenging terrains of Eastern and Western Ladakh and ..

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Lucy Spacecraft’s Flyby of Asteroid Donaldjohanson

April 21, 2025

The Lucy spacecraft is set to make flyby of the asteroid Donaldjohanson. This event is scheduled for April 20, 2025, and marks important step in its 12-year mission to explore ancient asteroids. Located 139 million miles from Earth, Donaldjohanson resides ..

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BRICS Land Restoration Partnership

April 21, 2025

Recently, BRICS nations introduced the “BRICS Land Restoration Partnership” during the 15th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ meeting in Brasilia, Brazil. This initiative aims to tackle land degradation, desertification, and soil fertility loss across its 11 member countries. The partnership puts stress ..

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Voyager Tardigrades Experiment

April 21, 2025

India, Poland, and Hungary are set to embark on human spaceflight mission next month. This marks the first government-sponsored flight for these nations in over 40 years. The Axiom Mission 4 will feature a four-person crew, including an American astronaut. ..

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HEALD Initiative

April 21, 2025

The HEALD (Healthy Liver Education and Alcohol-associated Liver Disease Prevention) initiative aims to address liver disease in India. This nationwide effort was inaugurated on World Liver Day and represents shift in public health policy. It was launched by the Institute ..

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Exercise Desert Flag-10

April 21, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10. This multinational air combat exercise runs from April 21 to May 8, 2025. It includes air forces ..

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New World Screwworm Myiasis

April 21, 2025

New World Screwworm (NWS) myiasis is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of the screwworm fly, Cochliomyia hominivorax. This condition primarily affects livestock but can occasionally infect humans. The recent detection of a human case in Mexico has raised ..

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ISRO’s Stellite Nozzle Divergent

April 21, 2025

Recently, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) tested a new Indian-made material for the nozzle divergent of the PSLV’s fourth stage (PS4). The new material is Stellite (KC20WN) – a cobalt-based alloy developed in India. This innovation marks step towards ..

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