HARNESSING T-CELLS TO FIGHT CANCER: The Rise of CAR T-Cell Therapy
“Science is fun. Science is curiosity. We all have natural curiosity. Science is a process of investigating. It is posing questions and coming up with a method. It is delving in.” Sally Ride Novel cancer therapies such as immunotherapy have emerged over the past several years as there is a lot of heterogeneity in cancer and all […]
Sunita Williams Returns to Earth: A Journey Beyond the Stars and Back
Current Relevance Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore returned safely to Earth on March 19, 2025, aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule after an extended 286-day mission in space. Originally planned as a brief expedition of just over a week, their journey turned into a remarkable long-duration mission. Their safe return was met with widespread celebration, […]
Union and Its Territory (Articles 1-4)
Introduction India’s territorial context continues to evolve, with the reorganization of Jammu & Kashmir in 2019 being the most recent instance of how the Union and its territory may be altered. It is important to comprehend Articles 1-4 to understand India’s federal organization and territorial changes. Union of States (Article 1) India has been defined […]
Landforms and their Evolution
Introduction Geomorphic Agents and Processes Fluvial Landforms (Landforms by Running Water – Rivers) Erosional Landforms by Rivers Depositional Landforms by Rivers Glacial Landforms (Landforms by Moving Ice – Glaciers) Erosional Landforms by Glaciers Depositional Landforms by Glaciers Aeolian Landforms (Landforms by Wind – Common in Deserts) Erosional Landforms by Wind Depositional Landforms by Wind Coastal […]
Mahatma Gandhi’s Legacy: A Timeless Influence
Today, January 30th, we reflect on the legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, a visionary leader whose unwavering commitment to nonviolence, truth, and moral courage profoundly influenced the trajectory of history. Assassinated in 1948, Gandhi’s legacy endures, inspiring global movements for peace, justice, and equality. His journey, marked by a pivotal role in the fight for independence […]
CRISPR
Almost every organism, from the simplest virus to the complex human, possesses genetic material such as DNA or RNA. DNA itself is nothing but a sequential arrangement of the nitrogen base pairs. A specific segment of this DNA, called as the gene, serves as the functional unit of heredity. These genes determine various traits, from […]
Chronological Journey of Indian History: From Prehistoric Times to Modern Era
1. Prehistoric India (Before 4000 BC) – The Earliest Civilizations: Human Evolution & Settlement Homo Erectus: Present ~2 million years ago Homo Sapiens: Arrived ~70,000 BC (hunter-gatherers) Early Tribal Inhabitants 2. Stone Age (2M BC – 1500 BC) – Evolution of Tools & Lifestyle Paleolithic Age (2M – 10,000 BC) – Old Stone Age Discovery of fire, […]
Agriculture: 1st Engine of Growth
Agriculture is the backbone of India’s economy, providing employment to nearly 45% of the workforce. The Union Budget 2025-26 identifies agriculture as the first engine of growth, with a strong focus on productivity, sustainability, rural prosperity, and financial inclusion. Key Initiatives & Schemes 1. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana Objective: Key Features: ✅ Convergence of […]
Microbiota in Health and Disease: A Comprehensive Overview
The human microbiota, along with over 100 trillion microorganisms, plays a vital function in fitness and disease. The gut microbiota, regularly considered an “Crucial Organ,” carries around 150 times greater genes than the Human Genome. It is worried in key biological techniques along with metabolism, epithelial development, and immune law. When balance of microbiota is […]
