Biotechnology
What is ecDNA?
Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) has gained attention in cancer research. Recent studies have found it in many types of tumours, showing its key role in cancer biology. Discovery and Importance ecDNA was discovered 50 years ago as a small genetic fragment ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Nafithromycin: India Launches First Locally Developed Antibiotic
Wockhardt Ltd has developed Nafithromycin, the first domestically produced antibiotic targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria. This antibiotic is aimed at treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults, the launch was held on November 20, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was organized ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
VISION Initiative for Student Innovation Launched
The “Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network” (VISION) was recently launched by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. This initiative aims to empower underprivileged children through education, skills, and innovation, seeks to provide equal opportunities for youth across ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
One Day One Genome Initiative
The ‘One Day One Genome’ initiative has been launched by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC). This event took place on November 9, 2024, during BRIC’s first foundation day at the National Institute ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
CII and ICRISAT Collaborate for Agricultural Innovation
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Telangana and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) are exploring collaboration in agriculture. A panel discussion took place on November 15, 2024. It included government officials, industry leaders, and ICRISAT ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs
Gujarat New Biotechnology policy
On February 17, 2022, Government of Gujarat unveiled new Biotechnology Policy, that offers up to 25 per cent financial support on capital investments in the biotechnology sector. About the New Biotechnology Policy Operative period of the new biotechnology policy will ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
BRICS 2022-An Overview
The first BRICS 2022 Sherpa meeting was held recently. The two day meeting was chaired by China. China thanked India for its hosting in 2021. During the meeting the countries discussed about the agenda of 2022. Also, they created the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs • Summits and Conferences
Robots made from stem cells of frogs
The scientists have used the stem cells of frogs to create a new living robot. These robots have been named Xenobots. About Xenobots Xenobots are capable of healing themselves. They can record memories. Xenobots are made from frog cells. They ..