About: ‘Accelerate Vigyan’ (AV) strives to provide a big push to high-end scientific research and prepare scientific manpower which can venture into research careers and knowledge-based economy. The aim of AV is to expand the research base in the country, …
About SPARC The scheme is a Ministry of Human Resource Development initiative that aims at improving the research ecosystem of India’s Higher Educational Institutions by facilitating academic and research collaborations between Indian Institutions and the best institutions in the …
About Kala-azar: Kala-azar, also called Visceral leishmaniasis, is the most severe form of leishmaniasis and, without proper diagnosis and treatment, is associated with high fatality. Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania. It is transmitted …
About S-400 missile system The S-400 Triumph (NATO reporting name: SA-21 Growler) is an air defence missile system developed by Almaz Central Design Bureau of Russia. The S-400 Triumph air defence system integrates a multifunction radar, autonomous detection and …
What Are Eclipses? Eclipses are astronomical events where a celestial body partially or totally covers another celestial object. From Earth, we can see 2 types of eclipses – eclipses of the Sun (solar eclipses), and eclipses of the Moon (lunar …
About Hydroxychloroquine Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is an anti- malarial drug similar to chloroquine, one of the oldest and best-known anti-malarial drugs. It is also used in the treatment of autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus. Mechanism of action: Hydroxychloroquine …
Why in News? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has welcomed the initial clinical trial results from the United Kingdom that shows dexamethasone can be a lifesaving drug for patients who are critically ill with Covid-19. News in Detail According …
What are probiotics? Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses. This includes bacteria, yeasts and viruses — with bacteria making up the vast majority. Promoting a healthy digestive tract and a …
What are vaccines? Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to prevent diseases. A vaccine is “a product that produces immunity from a disease External link and can be administered through needle injections, by mouth or by aerosol.” …
About the Index The Nature Index is a database of author affiliation information collated from research articles published in an independently selected group of 82 high-quality science journals. The database is compiled by Nature Research, a division of the international …