Scientists have proved that nano-formulation of Melatonin showed improved antioxidative and neuroprotective properties and could be a potential therapeutic solution for Parkinson’s disease (PD).
Prelims Current Affairs of January 3, 2025
What is the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)?
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has amended the rules governing the selection of experts to the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC).
What is the Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) Scheme?
Recently, Canada announced that the Post-Graduate Work Permits (PGWPs) of nearly 7.66 lakh international students are set to expire by the end of next year and the Rural Community Immigration Class (RCIC) scheme provides a pathway for foreign nationals and students.
Brazilian Velvet Ant
Scientists found that the dark markings on Brazilian Velvet Ant species of fluffy wasp reflected less than 1 percent of light.
Banana Cultivation
According to the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), India has achieved a tenfold increase in banana exports over the past decade and aims to reach $1 billion in exports within the next five years.
Pallas’s Cats
The first photographic proof of Pallas’s cat in Himachal Pradesh, India, during a snow leopard survey recently, highlights urgent need for conservation of lesser-known species in the Indian Himalayas.