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Scientists discovers protein PorB that increases effectiveness of vaccines against cancer
Scientists from Boston University School of Medicine, US have discovered a protein called PorB that could help make vaccinations more effective and provide protection from diseases such as cancer. In this study, researchers had purified this protein, found on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Key Achievements of Foreign Policy of Barack Obama
Foreign policy of Barack Obama has been mainly known for the two main principles that he followed: Firstly, military rearranging and the improvised burden-sharing scheme with the allies and partners; Secondly, the offer of dialog for it enemies like Cuba ..
89th Academy Awards (Oscar Awards)
The 89th Academy Awards commonly referred to as Oscars was held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The award presented in 24 categories by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS), honouring best films of 2016. ..
USA’s withdrawal from TPP: Questions & Answers
Keeping his election campaign promise, US President Donald Trump signed the presidential memorandum to withdraw from Trans Pacific Partnership on his very first day in office (23 January). This article presents an overview of developments. What is origin of TPP and ..
4 Indian American scientists selected for presidential awards
Outgoing US President Barack Obama has selected four Indian-American scientists among 102 researchers for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE). They are Pankaj Lal from Montclair State University, Kaushik Chowdhury from Northeastern University, Manish Arora from ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Scientists build bacteria-powered battery on a paper sheet
US-based scientists have developed a bacteria-powered battery (bio-battery) on a single sheet of paper, which is capable of powering disposable electronics. The paper-based bacteria-powered battery design is part of a new field of research called papertronics, which is a fusion ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Indian-American Nikki Haley named as US ambassador to UN
US President-elect Donald Trump has named Indian-American Governor of South Carolina State, Nikki Haley (44) for the high-profile post of US ambassador to the United Nations. With this, she becomes the first Indian-American to be appointed to a Cabinet-level post ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
China's Sunway Taihulight wins fastest supercomputer title
China’s ‘Sunway Taihulight’ has won the fastest supercomputer title in the recently released 48th edition of Top500 list of supercomputers. With this, Chinese supercomputer has retained the top spot in the list of the world’s fastest supercomputers for the eighth ..