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1) Stem cell scaffolding: Stem cells are the body’s raw materials — cells from which all other cells with specialized functions are generated. Under the right conditions in the body or a laboratory, stem cells divide to form more cells called daughter cells. Developing a stem cell scaffolding architecture (temporary platform to build tissues) supportsRead more

1) Water Worlds: Two alien planets about 218 light years away from Earth have found a twin in the ocean worlds of Europa and Enceladus- moons orbiting Jupiter and Saturn. The exoplanets, Kepler-138 c and Kepler-138 d, are likely water worlds a feature that scientists have theorised for a long time. It is in theRead more

1) Panini: the ‘father of linguistics, he probably lived in the 4th century BC, the age of the conquests of Alexander and the founding of the Mauryan Empire, even though he has also been dated to the 6th century BC, the age of The Buddha and Mahavira. He likely lived in Salatura (Gandhara) Ashtadhyayi’, orRead more

1) Agni V: India has successfully conducted night trials of nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni V. It has been indigenously developed by DRDO. it is a surface-to-surface Nuclear Capable Ballistic missile. It can carry both nuclear and traditional weapons. Range: Agni-V, with a range of over 5,000 km, is India’s longest-range ballistic missile and can reachRead more

1) Aeronomy:  It refers to the scientific study of the upper atmospheric regions of the Earth and other solar system bodies. It includes the distribution of temperature, density, and chemical constituents, and the chemical reactions that occur. It also includes the studies of aurora, airglow, the ionosphere, Van Allen radiation belts, cosmic rays, and radiativeRead more

1) Environment Education, Awareness and Training (EEAT):  it is a Central Sector scheme implemented by MoEFCC to promote environmental awareness and mobilize students’ participation for environment conservation through two major programmes namely Green Corps (NGC) Programme and National Nature Camping Programme (NNCP) NGC Programme: Under this scheme more than 1 lakh Eco-clubs have been formedRead more

1) L1 Frequency: Radio-frequency communication refers to wireless communication through the air with electromagnetic wave frequencies ranging from 3 kHz to 300 GHz. L1 frequency is the most commonly used and oldest frequency in GPS, which even the less sophisticated, civilian-use devices such as smartwatches are capable of receiving. Thus, with this band, the useRead more

1) Meitei script: Newspapers in Manipur will be replacing the Bengali script with the Meitei script Patronised by Meitei rulers fell into disuse after the advent of Hinduism and eventually disappeared, as Bengali script became popular. A movement to revive the Meitei Mayek started in the the1930s and gathered strength in the 1950s. The ManipurRead more

1) Cyclone Mandous: it is a severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal Cyclones are caused by atmospheric disturbances around a low-pressure area distinguished by swift and often destructive air circulation. Cyclones are known as typhoons in the China Sea and Pacific Ocean; hurricanes in the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean; tornados in theRead more

1) National Party (ECI Criteria): At present, there are eight national political parties in India. They are; Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian National Congress, Nationalist Congress Party, National People’s Party, All India Trinamool Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party It is ‘recognised’ in at least four states; OR ifRead more