Published on: April 19, 2024

Snippets : 19 APRIL 2024

Snippets : 19 APRIL 2024

  • The World Crafts Council International (WCCI), a Kuwait-based organisation working on recognition and preservation of traditional crafts, has picked Srinagar for mapping its craft clusters before its final nomination as the World Craft City (WCC) from India this year. A three-member team of the WCCI is in the city to inspect craft clusters, processes involved, and the status of artisans
  • Former England men’s Test cricketer and international referee Raman Subba Row has passed away
  • Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) received top honors as the Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia at the 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Terminal 2 also secured the second spot as the World’s Best New Airport Terminal. These accolades are a testament to KIA’s commitment to providing exceptional customer experiences, with Terminal 2 receiving additional recognition for its beautiful design and sustainable features
  • The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has launched the ‘Longevity India’ Initiative to address ageing-related challenges. The initiative includes a large-scale clinical study involving researchers, clinicians, industry representatives, and philanthropists. Prashanth Prakash, Founding Partner at Accel India, has provided initial grant funding for the initiative. Partnerships with MS Ramaiah Hospital and Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute have been established for a clinical study on ageing biomarkers. Leading industry partners like Beckman Coulter, Healthians, Valerian Proteomics, and DecodeAge are supporting the initiative with advanced technologies.
  • Female great Indian hornbills are abandoning nesting sites in the Western Ghats, posing concerns for their reproduction and forest ecology due to potential long-term impacts. Researchers cite various factors like climate change, fruit scarcity, and environmental changes as possible causes, emphasizing the need for collaboration and monitoring for conservation
  • The WHO has updated its terminology to describe airborne viruses as “pathogens that transmit through the air,” aiming to clarify transmission methods and improve infection control measures. This change comes after initial misunderstandings during Covid-19, emphasizing the importance of precise terminology in public health policies and interventions
  • A man in Hong Kong is in intensive care after being wounded by a wild monkey, infected with B virus. This virus is typically asymptomatic in macaques but can cause severe neurological complications in humans, transmitted through bites, scratches, or contact with infected bodily fluids. Treatment is focused on managing symptoms as there are no vaccines available.