In a significant move towards enhancing its energy security, India is set to establish its first privately managed Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) by 2029-30. This initiative grants the operator the autonomy to trade all stored oil, aligning with global models observed in countries like Japan and South Korea. Previously, India had only allowed partial commercialization…
The global incidence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), comprising Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease, has become a significant concern for medical professionals. The complex immune-mediated diseases are characterized by inflammation, differentiating them from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, which is predominantly non-inflammatory. Jonathan Leighton, President at the American College of Gastroenterology, U.S., highlights the challenges in diagnosing…
Title: Uncovering Climate Tipping Points in East African Climate History: A Case Study of the Chew Bahir Basin Researchers have recently shed light on the climate history of East Africa by analyzing sediment cores from the Chew Bahir Basin in southern Ethiopia. The study, published in Nature Communications, reveals that the end of the African…
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) have achieved a significant milestone with the successful flight-test of the New Generation Ballistic Missile Agni-Prime. The test, conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on April 3, 2024, marks a crucial advancement in India’s missile technology…
Title: Heatstroke in Children: Prevention, Symptoms, and Treatment Heatstroke is a serious condition that occurs when the body overheats and cannot cool down, leading to a malfunction in its cooling system. It is a critical condition that requires immediate medical attention, as it can cause damage to vital organs and even be fatal if not…
The Indian government is actively working to rescue citizens in Cambodia who have been lured into employment and forced to participate in cyber fraud schemes, according to a recent statement by India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. The Indian embassy in Cambodia has collaborated with Cambodian authorities to rescue and repatriate approximately 250…
Title: Witnessing the Cosmic Dance: The Moon’s Occultation of Antares from Southern India The Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) in Bengaluru has recently captured a captivating astronomical event – the moon’s occultation of the bright red star, Antares. On April 27, the moon passed in front of Antares, hiding it from view for approximately 40…
Apple is currently on the hunt for new suppliers based in India, Japan, and South Korea to provide crucial components to its contract manufacturers in the country. This move comes after the tech giant faced delayed government approvals for imports from existing Chinese suppliers, leading to a hold-up in the production of its flagship iPhones…
Title: Revolutionary Sound-Suppressing Silk Fabric: A Thin Sheet of Material for Quiet Spaces Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and other institutions have developed a groundbreaking sound-suppressing silk fabric that can create quiet spaces in various environments. This innovative material, which is merely thicker than a human hair, contains specialized fibers that vibrate…
China has launched its Shenzhou-18 spacecraft, marking another significant milestone in its ambitious space program. The spacecraft, carrying a three-member crew, lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China on April 25, 2023, and is expected to reach the Tiangong space station six-and-a-half hours after liftoff (1). This mission is part of…
