July 2022

IIT-M technology to play ‘Pivot’al role in providing patients with cancer with individualised care

IIT-M technology to play ‘Pivot’al role in providing patients with cancer with individualised care

Researchers at IIT Madras have created a ground-breaking technique that may pinpoint a person’s cancer-causing genes. The “Pivot,” an AI-based tool, will assist clinicians in developing individualized treatment plans for patients based on patient DNA profiles.  The tool is built on a machine learning model that classifies genes into cancer-preventing tumour suppressors, oncogenes that cause cancer, and neutral genes. […]

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‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away

‘Father of Indian Internet’ BK Syngal passes away

Brijendra Kumar Syngal, former chairman of Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited(VSNL), passed away late on Saturday(9th July 2022). He was 82. Syngal, who has been acknowledged as the father of the Indian Internet, was known for his strong views and fearlessness in taking on the establishment. As the Chairman of VSNL, he was unofficially known as the ‘bulldozer’ for his ability

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Alvaro Lario appointed as President of IFAD

Alvaro Lario appointed as President of IFAD

Alvaro Lario has been appointed as the seventh President of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) with effect from 1st October 2022 for a four-year term. IFAD: It is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency. It is the only multilateral development organization that focuses on rural economies, food security and climate change Founded: 1977. Headquarters: Rome, Italy.

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PM attends the first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture

PM attends the first Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture

PM Narendra Modi attended first ‘Arun Jaitley Memorial Lecture’ (AJML) at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. First AJML keynote address was delivered by Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam (Senior Minister, Government of Singapore). Organized by: Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance in recognition of Shri Arun Jaitley’s invaluable contribution to the nation. Arun Jaitley was an Indian politician and served as the Minister of

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Kharchi festival begins in Tripura 

Kharchi festival begins in Tripura 

A week-long traditional Kharchi festival, offering prayer to 14 gods and goddess, began with thousands of devotees converging at Khayerpur on the eastern outskirts of the Tripura. Kharchi Puja is predominantly a tribal festival but it owes its origins to Hindu religion. Devotees and sadhus from across India and neighbouring Bangladesh have also participated in the festival. Static/Current Takeaways Important For

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