Anti-cancer Drug Camptothecin
Camptothecin is a potent anti-cancer drug derived from the Chinese tree, Camptotheca acuminata. It functions as a topoisomerase I inhibitor, blocking the enzyme crucial for…
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Zosurabalpin
In simple terms, Zosurabalpin is an experimental antibiotic designed to fight against a particularly tough strain of bacteria known as CRAB, which often resists other…
PRERANA Program
The PRERANA program, initiated by India’s Ministry of Education, represents an innovative approach to education for high school students. It’s a week-long residential program based…
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
Carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB) is a highly drug-resistant bacterial pathogen causing nosocomial infections with mortality rates between 40% to 60%. Recently, scientists at Roche have…
Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024
The Draft Press and Periodicals Rules 2024 in India, released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, aim to modernize and streamline the process of…
India and Mauritius Joint Small Satellite
India and Mauritius have embarked on a collaborative venture to develop a joint small satellite, an initiative that was officially sanctioned by India’s Union Cabinet.…
ECI Stricter Norms For RUPPs
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced stricter norms for the allotment of symbols to Registered Unrecognized Political Parties (RUPPs), particularly in the context…
Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) in India, established in 1987, primarily focuses on providing free legal aid to marginalized and weaker sections of…
VVPAT
Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) is a system used in Indian elections to enhance the transparency and reliability of the voting process. Introduced in…
