Why in News: The military governor of North Kivu, a province in the Democratic Republic of Congo, died of wounds suffered while the army battled the advancing M23 rebels near Goma. Other event: Fighting between M23 rebels and peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in the deaths of thirteen peacekeepers. Nine … Read more
Scientists from UNSW Chemistry have synthesized an organic material capable of storing protons and have demonstrated its use in a working rechargeable battery. Proton Battery Advantages: Key Innovations: Challenges Ahead: Significance: Reference: UNSW WhatsApp Group Join Now Telegram Group Join Now Twitter Channel Join Now
In 2022, a record 62 million tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste) was generated globally, an 82% increase since 2010. This amount is projected to grow by another 32% to 82 million tonnes by 2030. This vast quantity of discarded electronics represents a significant loss of valuable resources and contributes to environmental pollution. Currently, only a … Read more
Drug Approval & Key Details In a significant stride for India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors, Miqnaf (Nafithromycin), developed by Wockhardt, has been approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) for the treatment of Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) in adults. This approval marks the first new macrolide-based treatment for CABP in India in nearly 30 years, addressing the growing challenge of … Read more
Context: A federal appeals court overturned the Federal Communications Commission’s landmark net neutrality regulations on Thursday, effectively concluding a nearly 20-year effort to treat broadband providers as utilities. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in Cincinnati ruled that the FCC did not have the authority to reimpose rules prohibiting broadband providers from … Read more
