CHPV (Chandipura virus)
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the current outbreak of the Chandipura virus (CHPV) in India,
Piezoelectric Polymer and Piezoelectricity
Researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), in collaboration with the National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), have
Perpetual bonds
India recently issued its first additional Tier I (AT-1) perpetual bonds, following rule changes aimed at making these financial instruments
Green Shoots
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognized India’s rural economy as the “green shoots” driving growth in the Fast-Moving
Punjab Government fined for poor waste management by NGT
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) Imposes fine on Punjab Government ₹1,000 crore for poor waste management, particularly for failing to
Cholera
Bharat Biotech recently launched Hillchol (BBV131), a novel single-strain oral cholera vaccine (OCV). About Cholera: Causes: Symptoms: Treatment: Prevention: Ref:
Codon Deoptimization Technology (CDT)
Indian vaccine manufacturer recently developed a needle-free intra-nasal booster vaccine against SARS-CoV-2, using Codon deoptimization technology (CDT). About Codon deoptimization technology
Wular Lake
Efforts are underway to remove the critical siltation that is choking Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India. About
PM-WANI Scheme
TRAI has proposed reducing broadband rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme to make internet access more
Vigyan Dhara Scheme
The Union Cabinet has approved merging three umbrella schemes into a unified central sector scheme called ‘Vigyan Dhara’ under the