Vyomanaut

Vyomanut-Is the term used for astronauts who will be sent to space by ISRO.

It is Sanskrit word which
means the one who travels in the sky. Similarly, Cosmonauts is term used by Russia.

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Artemis mission

NASA’s Artemis mission aims to send astronauts to the Moon by 2024 with the ultimate goal to land
humans on Mars.

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Parabens are a group of organic compounds used as preservatives in cosmetics and hygiene products

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Circadian rhythm:
@ All living organisms on Earth have an internal clock, known as the circadian rhythm, our biological clock also helps regulate eating habits, hormone release, blood pressure and body temperature.

@ A person’s well-being is affected when there is a “temporary mismatch between our external environment and this internal biological clock.” For example, disruption to our clocks when someone travels across a number of time zones results in jet lag.

@ Research on the body clock has helped scientists improve health. Many drugs now on the market work best when taken at the right time.

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Nano-pharmaceuticals:
▪️Guidelines For Evaluation Of Nano-pharmaceuticals In India were launched by Ministry for Science & Technology.

▪️ Guidelines are jointly developed by Department of Biotechnology (DBI), Ministry of Science and Technology, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.

▪️ A nano-pharmaceutical is defined as "a pharmaceutical preparation containing nanomaterials intended for internal use or external application on human for the purpose of therapeutics, diagnostics and health benefits."

Significance:
a) Enhanced solubility and dissolution rate.
b) Enhanced oral bioavailability.
c) Improved dose proportionality.
d) Reduced food effects.
e) Suitability for administration by all routes and possibility of sterile filtration due to decreased particle size range.

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National Policy on Biofuel-2018

Huntington Disease (HD)
▪️It is a progressive genetic disorder which affects the brain.
▪️It causes uncontrolled movements, impaired coordination of balance and movement, a decline in cognitive abilities, difficulty in concentrating and memory lapses, mood swings and personality changes.
▪️The HTT genes are involved in the production of a protein called huntingtin. They provide the instruction for making the protein.
▪️Mutated genes provide faulty instructions leading to production of abnormal huntingtin proteins and formation of clumps.
▪️These clumps disrupt the normal functioning of the brain cells, which eventually leads to death of neurons in the brain, resulting in Huntington disease.
▪️No cure exists, but drugs, physiotherapy and talk therapy can help manage some symptoms.

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The Internet is becoming the town square for the Global village of tomorrow"

— BILL GATES

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Access to Covid-19 Tools Accelerator (Act)

WHO along with the other international leading organizations such as Global Fund, UNTAID, CEPI, etc. has launched the COVID-19 Tools (Act) Accelerator.


The collaboration helps to speed up the development, production and access to therapeutics, diagnostics and vaccines of COVID-19.

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Indian Scientists’ Response to COVID-19 (ISRC)

●(ISRC) is a voluntary group of scientists to address the concerns raised by the COVID-19 outbreak and to discuss the rapidly evolving situation with its dire need for science communication.
●The group consists of nearly 200 scientists from different institutions
●It aims to study existing and available data to bring out analysis that will support the Central, State and local governments in carrying out their tasks.

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Magneto-caloric material

-Magnetocaloric effect (MCE) is a phenomenon where the application and removal of a magnetic field cause certain materials to get warmer and cooler.

-This effect normally occurs near its Curie temperature where the application of the field makes the material to warm up and cools up when the field is removed.

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**🧬 One Day One Genome Initiative 🧬

🔹 **In News: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched the 'One Day One Genome' initiative to unlock India's microbial potential.

🔹 About the Initiative:
- Highlights unique bacterial species from India and their roles in environment, agriculture, and human health.
- Coordinated by BRIC-National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (NIBMG) under DBT.
- Focuses on releasing fully annotated bacteriological genomes freely accessible to the public.

🔹 Key Features:
-Accompanied by infographics, genome assembly details, and scientific summaries for better understanding.
-Promotes awareness about the scientific and industrial utility of microbes.
-Makes microbial genomics data widely available for research and innovation.

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**💊 Nafithromycin - India's First Indigenous Antibiotic 💊

🔹 **Why in News: India launched its first indigenously developed antibiotic, Nafithromycin, under the trade name "Miqnaf", aimed at tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).

🔹 About Nafithromycin:
- Developed with support from Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).
- Designed to treat Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP).
- Targets both typical and atypical pathogens, filling a 30-year gap in antibiotic development in this class.

🔹 Key Features:
- Minimal gastrointestinal side effects and no significant drug interactions.
- 10x efficacy with just 3 doses to combat drug-resistant pneumonia.

🔹 Development Journey:
- Result of 14 years of research with an investment of ₹500 crores.
- Underwent clinical trials across the U.S., Europe, and India.

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🔥Dont Skip for Prelims 2025!!

➡️I Spent Years Analyzing UPSC Prelims PYQ and Here's What I Discovered

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🔬 Nanobubble Technology 🔬

🔹 In News: Recently government has launched Nanobubble Technology at the National Zoological Park, Delhi, to clean and purify water, promoting the health of aquatic animals.

🔹 What is Nanobubble Technology?
Nanobubbles are ultrafine gas bubbles (less than 200 nanometers) with unique properties like high stability and the ability to remain in liquids for extended periods.

🔹 Key Features:
1. Efficient Oxygenation: Enhances water quality by increasing dissolved oxygen.
2. Eco-Friendly: Reduces reliance on chemicals for cleaning and purification.
3. Stable and Effective: Can penetrate surfaces and improve oxidation processes.

🔹 Applications:
1. Water Treatment: Cleans and purifies water in lakes, aquariums, and wastewater systems.
2. Aquaculture: Enhances aquatic life health by improving water oxygen levels.
3. Agriculture: Increases crop productivity by oxygenating irrigation water.
4. Industrial Cleaning: Removes biofilms and pollutants effectively.

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