Current Affairs - Science

Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated 'Ayush Diksha,' a pioneering centre at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute in Bhubaneswar. The centre aims to advance human resources in Ayush, focusing on Ayurveda professionals, and promoting collaboration with national institutes for research and development.

The India International Science Festival's ninth edition commenced in Faridabad, Haryana, celebrating a decade of India's notable achievements in science, technology, and space. Union Minister Jitendra Singh highlighted milestones such as Chandrayaan-3's lunar landing, successful COVID-19 vaccine administration, and the Aroma Mission. The festival aimed to foster public engagement with science and technology.

Oxford Scientists, under the leadership of the Oxford Vaccine Group, are spearheading the first human trials for the Nipah virus vaccine, a crucial advancement in addressing the virus's impact in Asian countries, including India.

Scientists at Stanford University have developed an eco-friendly method using sisal leaves to create a highly absorbent material. This sustainable alternative has a higher absorption capacity than traditional materials like cotton and wood pulp, and cultivating sisal requires less water compared to cotton.

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched medicine codes for Ayurveda, Siddha, and Unani systems as part of the ICD-11 Module 2, showcasing a significant step toward global uniformity in disease terminology. This initiative, led by the WHO, promotes a holistic approach to healthcare classification, with senior officials and representatives gathering in Delhi for the launch event.