CURRENT AFFAIRS

Wolbachia are a group of intracellular, endosymbiotic bacteria that occur ubiquitously in a wide range of arthropods and nematodes. 

GOLDENE is a ground-breaking advancement in nanomaterial, introducing an ultra-thin, two-dimensional (2D) gold monolayer with exceptional properties. 

Fluorescent Nanodiamonds (FNDs) are Nano scale diamond particles composed of carbon atoms, exhibiting stable fluorescence properties. 

Piezoelectric polymers are a class of functional materials capable of generating an electric charge in response to mechanical stress. 

The Unified Genomic Chip represents a significant advancement in the field of animal genomics, specifically tailored for the genomic profiling and genetic evaluation of Indian cattle breeds and buffaloes. 

Mitochondria are essential, membrane-bound organelles present in nearly every eukaryotic cell. 

Organ-on-Chip (OoC) technology represents a significant advancement in biomedical research by providing a micro-scale system that replicates the human physiological environment. 

The BIOE3 Policy is a transformative framework designed to harness advanced biotechnology to drive economic growth, promote environmental sustainability, and create employment opportunities. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the results of the first comprehensive population estimate of river dolphins – Gangetic and Indus dolphins – in India.

The initiative is being coordinated by Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) and National Institute of Biomedical Genomics (BRIC-NIBMG).