Researchers have finally sequenced the complete human genome, filling the gaps in the Human Genome Project’s (HGP) historic first draft; which could serve as a more accurate reference guide for future genomic research, giving scientists a way to study the 0.1% of…
World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
June 19th was officially designated as World Sickle Cell Awareness Day; observed annually with the goal to increase public knowledge and an understanding of sickle cell disease, and the challenges experienced by patients and their families and caregivers. …
Denial of bail hearing is a breach of rights: Supreme Court
Asserting that denial of a bail hearing is a breach of an accused person’s rights, the Supreme Court has, in a latest ruling, said at least half the number of judges should sit in high courts on alternate days during…
Arunachal Pradesh has the best sex ratio in India
With 1,084 females born per thousand males, Arunachal Pradesh((1,024), recorded the best sex ratio in the country, followed by Nagaland (1,001) Mizoram (975), and Andaman & Nicobar Islands (965). The three northeastern states top the 2019 report on “Vital statistics of India…
IIT Mandi researchers crack code of excess sugar intake causing fatty liver disease
Recently a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi, has unravelled the molecular mechanism by which excess sugar consumption causes fatty liver disease. According to the…
Govt allots 5 MHz spectrum to upgrade Indian Railways security: Basics Explained
The Union Cabinet approved the allotment of a 5 MHz spectrum in 700 MHz frequency band to the Railways for public safety and security services at stations and in trains. The spectrum allocation is in line with the Railways’ objective…
WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY, 14 JUNE 2021
Every year, on 14 June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day (WBDD). The event serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. …
Novak Djokovic won the French Open
Novak Djokovic won the French Open final 6-7(6-8), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 against first-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas to clinch his 19th Major, 1 title away from Federer and Nadal’s world record. The world number one has also become…