Although the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD) was introduced in 2021 and a nationwide scheme for financial aid is in place, more than 300 patients—most of them children—suffering from Lysosomal Storage Disorders (LSDs) still lack access to essential medical treatment. What are Lysosomal Storage Disorders? Lysosomal Storage Disorders are …

A Kozhikode-based ornithologist has recorded the first-ever sighting of the rare migratory bird Caspian Gull (Larus cachinnans) in Kerala. Overview of Caspian Gull The Caspian Gull is a large, white-headed gull species and is considered among the rarest gulls to appear in India. Habitat: This species typically breeds on flat, …

The Union Minister recently unveiled the BharatGen Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) during the BharatGen Summit. Overview of BharatGen BharatGen represents India’s first indigenously developed, government-funded Artificial Intelligence (AI) initiative focused on creating a Multimodal Large Language Model (LLM) tailored to Indian languages. The project is being developed under the …

During a recent meeting with the President of Paraguay, the Prime Minister of India expressed that both nations could collaborate to further strengthen and broaden the existing Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) with MERCOSUR, the South American trade bloc. Overview of MERCOSUR The Southern Common Market, commonly known by its Spanish …

According to a study conducted by the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research (ICMR-NCDIR), Bengaluru, Primary Health Centres (PHCs) in India are comparatively better equipped to handle diabetes and hypertension management than Sub-Centres, Community Health Centres (CHCs), and Sub-District Hospitals. About the National Centre for Disease Informatics and Research …

A collaborative excavation effort by the Archaeological Survey of India and the Raigad Development Authority has recently led to the discovery of a ‘yantraraj’ (astrolabe) at Raigad Fort, historically known as the capital of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Overview of Raigad Fort Raigad Fort is a prominent hill fort located in …