Month: September 2024

A new breakthrough in understanding the process of controlling the assembly of tiny molecular units into complex structures holds promise for creating new materials that could revolutionize industries like electronics, healthcare, and beyond. Supramolecular self-assembly is a process where small molecules spontaneously organize into larger, well-defined structures without external direction. Understanding this process is crucial for creating new organic materials that can be used to develop nanodevices—tiny machines useful for performing specific tasks at the molecular level. A group of Indian researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter…

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The delivery of the LSAM 13 (Yard 81), the fifth Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) barge for the Indian Navy’s INS Tunir, was successfully undertaken on September 25, 2024. This barge is part of a larger project consisting of eight such vessels, which were contracted to be built by MSME Shipyard, specifically M/s SECON Engineering Projects Pvt Ltd, located in Visakhapatnam. The Induction Ceremony for this particular vessel was presided over by Cmdr C. Rami Reddy, the Commanding Officer of INS Tunir. The contract for these barges was signed on February…

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On September 26, 2024, the Ministry of Labour and Employment of India forged a significant partnership with Amazon by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing job opportunities for youth across the nation. This strategic collaboration specifically seeks to utilize the National Career Service (NCS) portal as a platform to connect job seekers with employment options from Amazon and its staffing agencies This partnership signals a robust commitment to enhancing employment pathways for the youth in India, fostering economic inclusion and growth through technology and strategic collaboration. By…

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The effective management of snakebites, particularly from species like the monocled cobra (Naja kaouthia), is critical due to the severe medical implications associated with their venom. Recent studies highlight the need for region-specific and species-specific anti venoms to improve outcomes for snakebite victims. The treatment of monocle cobra bites demands a shift towards the development of region-specific anti venoms that adequately reflect the proteomic variability of snake venoms across different populations. There is a pressing need for coordinated efforts in research and clinical practice to bolster the efficacy of ant…

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The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change has achieved an important target under tree plantation campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign.  The target was plantation of 80 crore seedlings by September, 2024. The target has been achieved today. This has been made possible through collective efforts of Government Agencies, village level institutions, the local people and other stake holders. Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam is a special country wide Tree Plantation Campaign launched on World Environment Day, 5th June 2024.  Under the campaign, people are encouraged to plant…

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Recent research conducted by astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) has led to significant advancements in understanding the Sun’s rotation, particularly its differential rotation patterns in the chromosphere. Utilizing over a century of data from the Kodaikanal Solar Observatory, scientists successfully mapped how various latitudinal sections of the Sun rotate at different speeds, providing insights into the complexity of solar dynamics. Source

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