Exoskeleton
- Recently, the first international workshop on ‘Emerging Technologies and Challenges for Exoskeleton’ was held by DRDO.
- About Exoskeleton
- It is a mobile machine consisting primarily of an outer framework ( akin to an insect’s exoskeleton) worn by a person.
- It is powered by a system of motors, hydraulics, or pneumatics that delivers energy for limb movement.
- Applications: Aid for people with disabilities, helps soldiers to carry heavy loads, Factories and assembly lines, etc.
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- DRDO
- Exoskeleton
Parkinson Plus Syndrome (PPS)
- A patient from France received India’s first high cervical spinal cord stimulation for PPS.
- About PPS
- Also called atypical Parkinsonism.
- Refers to a group of neurodegenerative movement disorders that resemble idiopathic Parkinson's disease.
- Idiopathic means the cause is unknown.
- Certain distinguishing clinical and pathophysiological features include early-onset dementia, hallucinations, problems with balance, etc.
- Parkinson disease is a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues.
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- Parkinson Plus Syndrome
- Parkinson Disease
New Archaeological sites in Telangana
- Archaeologists have discovered 3 new archaeological sites in Telangana.
- New Archaeological Sites include:
- Ooragutta: An Iron Age megalithic site.
- Two new rock art sites at Damaratogu in Gundala mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district.
- Devarlabanda Mula: Has only depictions of animals and no humans or weapons.
- Usually in this region, a type of megalithic monument known as ‘Dolmenoid Cists’ are found.
- Dolmenoid cists are chamber tombs which are semi-subterrenean.
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- Ooragutta
- Devarlabanda Mula
- Dolmenoid Cists
- Archaeological Sites
Aral Sea
- Study has found that the desert which emerged due to the drying up of the Aral Sea has made Central Asia a much dustier place.
- About Aral Sea
- It was once-large saltwater lake of Central Asia.
- Lies on the boundary between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to the south.
- Other important lakes that shrunk in last few decades:
- Lake Urmia: Lies in the bottom of the large central depression of the Azerbaijan region in northwestern Iran.
- Lake Hamoun: Freshwater Lake in Iran on Iran – Afghanistan border.
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- Aral sea
- Lake Urmia
- Lake Hamoun
Snail mucin
- Snail Mucin has caught the attention of both beauty enthusiasts and experts alike.
- About Snail Mucin:
- It is a gooey secretion that snails produce when they crawl.
- It protect snails from cuts and wounds.
- It can be used in the form of serum, moisturizers, and wound healer.
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- snail mucin
- serum
World Craft Council
- The World Crafts Council International (WCCI) has picked Srinagar to map its craft clusters before its final nomination as the WCC.
- About WCC
- Launched in 2014 by the WCCI.
- It recognizes role of local authorities, craftspeople, and communities in cultural, economic, and social development worldwide.
- It establishes a dynamic network of craft cities across the globe, aligning with the principles of the creative economy.
- The current headquarters for the term (2021-2024) of WCCI is located in Kuwait. However, the Headquarters of WCCI changes according to different terms.
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- World Craft Council
- World Crafts Council International
Longevity India Initiative (LII)
- Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the ‘Longevity India’ Initiative to support ageing research in India.
- About LII
- Seeks to enhance understanding of ageing through both fundamental and applied research, and to develop solutions that can improve quality of life.
- Brings together a multidisciplinary team of experts from academia, and industry to promote healthy ageing across India.
- Research focus includes identifying early disease indicators, investigating ageing biomarkers, and developing new therapeutics and technologies to aid in healthy ageing.
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- Longevity India Initiative
- Healthy Ageing
- IISc
Infectious Respiratory Particles (IRPs)
- WHO published a global technical consultation report introducing updated terminology for pathogens that transmit through the air.
- About IRPs
- IRPs are infectious particles, generated and expelled by Individuals infected with a respiratory pathogen, containing the pathogen, through their mouth or nose by breathing, talking, etc.
- Pathogens covered include those that cause respiratory infections, e.g., COVID-19, influenza, measles, Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), TB, etc.
- IRPs exist on a continuous spectrum of sizes, and no single cut-off points should be applied to distinguish smaller from larger particles.
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- Infectious Respiratory Particles