Delhi University Introduces Single Girl Child Quota for 2024-2025 Admissions
Delhi University (DU) introduced a single girl child quota across its programmes starting from the academic session 2024-2025. This initiative, a first for the university, aims to provide more opportunities for single girl children under the supernumerary seats' category, as stated by DU Registrar Vikas Gupta. This new policy is part of DU's ongoing commitment to enhance inclusivity in its admission processes.
CCRAS Unveils PRAGATI-2024 to Boost Research and Innovation in Ayurveda
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) launched the Pharma Research in AyurGyan and Techno Innovation (PRAGATI-2024) initiative to promote research and innovation in the field of ayurveda. This initiative aims to provide an opportunity for collaborative research between CCRAS and the ayurveda drug industry.
The launch event was attended by prominent figures including Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of Ayush; Rabinarayan Acharya, DG, CCRAS; and Koustubha Upadhaya, Advisor (Ayu.), Ministry of Ayush.
Prof. Arabinda Mondal New Interim VC of Visva Bharati
Prof. Arabinda Mondal is the new interim vice-chancellor (VC) of Visva Bharati, the central university said.
Mondal, who had previously served as a member of the university's Executive Council, replaced Prof. Sanjay Kumar Mallik, who was appointed interim VC on November 8, 2023, following the completion of Prof. Bidyut Chakraborty's five-year term as full-time VC.
May 29, 2024
IIT Madras Zanzibar Launches New MTech Programme in Ocean Structures
IIT Madras Zanzibar launched a new MTech Programme in Ocean Structures for the Academic Year 2024-25.
The new two-year Master of Technology Programme is open to candidates of all nationalities and comes with two streams - 'Offshore and Ship structures' and 'Port Harbour & Coastal structures'. Stream selection will be based on CGPA obtained by students at the end of first semester.
IIT Madras Zanzibar is the first ever international campus of an IIT. Classes for the first Academic Year (2023-24) commenced during October 2023. The programmes at IITM Zanzibar are open to students of all nationalities, including Indians.
The Indian Ocean archipelago of Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous province of Tanzania.
Fischer Medical Ventures Makes India's First Indigenous MRI System
Chennai-based Fischer Medical Ventures (FMVL) unveiled India's inaugural domestically produced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) systems, aiming to reduce the nation's dependency on imported medical devices. According to FMVL, this achievement marks a significant milestone in the country's healthcare sector. The company expressed its readiness to pursue acquisitions and investments to expand its medical imaging and technology offerings.
Fischer MVL is currently manufacturing its MRI systems at a production facility situated in the Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) in Visakhapatnam, leveraging the park's conducive environment and skilled workforce.
May 28, 2024
IGNOU, ICMAI Launch Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management Programme
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) School of Agriculture launched a new educational programme Diploma in Agricultural Cost Management( DACM) in collaboration with the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICMAI).
The programme covers farm accounting and costing, agri supply chain management, prudent utilization of land, water management, and other associated farming activities.
The programme aims to educate and train learners to efficiently manage farm costs, enhance agricultural productivity and provide insight into various activities including strategic decision-making related to different aspects of agricultural production, crop cultivation, livestock rearing, financial planning, resource allocation, marketing, and risk mitigation.
May 25, 2024
Bird Flu Virus Found in Beef from ill Cow, US Authorities Say Meat Safe to Eat
Bird flu has been detected in beef for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Friday, but officials said the meat from a single sickened dairy cow was not allowed to enter the nation's food supply and beef remains safe to eat.
The US department of agriculture (USDA) said on Friday that bird flu virus has been detected in beef from an ill dairy cow further adding that beef remains safe to eat as the virus was barred from entering the country's food supply. According to the USDA, the virus was discovered during testing of 96 dairy cows that were removed from the supply after government inspectors observed signs of sickness during routine carcass inspections at meat processing plants.
May 24, 2024
Oldest Known Human Viruses Discovered in 50,000-Year-Old Neanderthal Bones
The study revealed that Neanderthals could be infected with three common modern human viruses: adenovirus, herpesvirus, and papillomavirus. In modern humans, adenoviruses can cause cold- and flu-like symptoms, sore throat, and pink eye.
A new discovery sheds light on the ongoing mystery surrounding the extinction of Neanderthals, our closest extinct relatives. Researchers have found evidence of ancient viruses in 50,000-year-old Neanderthal bones, potentially offering a missing piece in the puzzle.
Previously, scientists theorised that infectious diseases might have played a role in the Neanderthals' demise. However, direct evidence was lacking due to the difficulty of extracting and sequencing ancient DNA.
First Human Case of 'Bird Flu' Reported in Australia
A child who came back to Victoria from India in March was the first person in Australia to get the H5N1 bird flu. The child had a serious sickness, but now fully better. Victoria's chief health officer confirmed that there have been no more cases tied to this incident. This shows how rare it is for this strain to be passed from person to person.
Avian influenza, also called "bird flu," is a very contagious virus that affects many types of birds, both wild and tame. It mostly spreads through direct touch or places that are contaminated with germs. People can get infected with the H5N1 type and get very sick from it, but this doesn't happen very often. Other strains, like H7N7, which is more common in Australia, have mostly harmed poultry.
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