US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNA and its crucial role in how multicellular organisms grow and live. Read here to learn about microRNA and gene regulation. MicroRNAs are a significant scientific … [Read more...] about MicroRNA: The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024
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Cruise Bharat Mission: Boosting Cruise tourism in India
The Cruise Bharat Mission is a recently launched initiative by the Indian government, aimed at boosting the cruise tourism sector in India. Read here to learn more. The Cruise Bharat Mission is part of India's broader tourism development strategy, aligning with initiatives like "Dekho Apna Desh" … [Read more...] about Cruise Bharat Mission: Boosting Cruise tourism in India
Cholera: Is the disease resurging?
The resurgence of cholera, despite being preventable and treatable, remains a significant global health threat, particularly highlighted by the 4,000 deaths in 2023, as noted by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. Read here to learn more. The global cholera burden worsened between … [Read more...] about Cholera: Is the disease resurging?
State Control of Temples in India: Arguments for and against state control
In India, state control of temples has been a contentious issue, often involving debates over the separation of religion and state, religious freedom, and the rights of religious institutions to manage their affairs. The practice of state control over temples has historical roots and varies across … [Read more...] about State Control of Temples in India: Arguments for and against state control
Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats
The Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats (IDWH) scheme, launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, aims to provide financial and technical assistance for conserving and protecting wildlife and their habitats across the country. This … [Read more...] about Integrated Development of Wildlife Habitats
Witness Protection Scheme: Why India needs it?
The Witness Protection Scheme in India, launched in 2018, is a critical framework designed to ensure the safety and security of witnesses involved in sensitive legal cases, particularly where their testimony might put their lives at risk. The scheme was approved by the Supreme Court of India, which … [Read more...] about Witness Protection Scheme: Why India needs it?
