'The first recipient of a modified pig kidney transplant passed away recently, around two months after the surgery was carried out.' The gene editing technology CRISPR-Cas9 was employed to “R Read More...
'Every year on May 8th, World Thalassemia Day is commemorated.' The day honours those who have struggled with this genetic ailment and raises awareness regarding the disease as well as its symptoms Read More...
'In September 2025, NASA’s four-member Artemis crew is scheduled fly around the moon in preparation for the space agency’s mission to land on the moon again.' Time appears to pass more Read More...
'A glacial lake outburst flood in Sikkim in October 2023 led to the collapse of the Teesta III hydroelectric dam, killed more than 100 people, and affected thousands of others.' And according to Read More...
'The Supreme Court has asked all states and Union Territories to ensure ‘history sheets’ drawn up by their police do not reflect caste prejudices.' A Bench of Justices Surya Kant and K Read More...
'As thousands of students across the country rush to their computers to check their board exam results, many of them now have the option of viewing their scores and even obtaining their verified marks Read More...
'According to the Representation of the People Act (RPA), 1951, a candidate is permitted to contest an election from up to two constituencies, but he or she can hold only one seat at a time if elected Read More...
'India’s drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has withdrawn powers delegated to State licensing authorities to issue NOCs (no objection certificates) for manu Read More...
'Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested a liquid rocket engine made with the help of additive manufacturing technology — commonly known as 3D printing.' The engine, P Read More...
'Aurora lights in red hues were visible from Ladakh’s pristine skies late at night, in the intervening hours.' Astronomers of the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru (IIA) captured th Read More...