Published on: June 27, 2024
Snippets : 27 JUNE 2024
Snippets : 27 JUNE 2024
- Nadaprabhu Kempe Gowda, also known as Kempe Gowda, was a prominent feudal ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire. Born into the Morasu Vokkaliga community in Yelahanka, he succeeded his father Kempananje Gowda and ruled Yelahanka Nadu for 46 years from 1513 to 1559. Kempe Gowda is renowned for planning and constructing Bengaluru Fort and Bengaluru Pete, marking the foundation of modern Bangalore. Despite conflicts, including a brief imprisonment, he continued to expand his territory with the support of Vijayanagar Emperor Achyutharaya. His legacy includes the unique boundary-marking of Bengaluru using bullock carts, establishing a city that evolved from ‘Bendakaalooru’ to Bengaluru.
- Om Birla was re-elected Speaker of the Lok Sabha
- The Karnataka government issued an order giving Cabinet rank to KSTDC Chairperson M Srinivas. The order was issued by the protocol wing of the Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms (DPAR)
- Muchkund Dubey, India’s top diplomat at the end of Cold War, passes away
- NATO’s 32 nations appointed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte as the alliance’s next head
- World Cup-winning former India cricket captain Kapil Dev has taken over as the new president of the Professional Golf Tour of India (PGTI)
- The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued a guilty verdict in the case of an al-Qaeda-linked jihadist accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity during an alleged reign of terror in Mali
- The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is hosting a weeklong “One Week One Theme” (OWOT) program across its 37 laboratories, focusing on “Energy and Energy Devices” (EED) from June 24-28, 2024, in New Delhi. The CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) is organizing a two-day event on June 26-27, 2024, showcasing advancements in Photovoltaic Metrology, flexible solar cells, energy gas metrology, and converting agricultural waste to biocoal.
- A rare Indian Painted Frog was recently sighted at Telangana’s Kawal Tiger Reserve, marking a significant find outside its usual habitats
- Karnataka has launched a Leopard Safari at Bannerghatta, the first in South India, overseen by Minister Eshwar B Khandre. It involves releasing eight leopards into a secure 20-hectare forest area. The safari, meeting Central Zoo Authority standards, aims to showcase leopards in their natural habitat. Bannerghatta also promotes eco-tourism through sapling distribution and plans for a skywalk linking the zoo and Butterfly Park. Additionally, a new Elephant Feeding Centre supports caretakers and fosters bonds with the resident elephant population, which sees regular births.
- Central Electronics Limited (CEL), established in 1974 under DSIR, Ministry of Science & Technology, aims to commercialize indigenous technologies from national labs and R&D institutions. It has collaborated with CSIR, DRDO, and others to develop products like Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) technology, meeting global standards. Operating in sectors such as Solar Photovoltaic, Railway Signalling System, Strategic Electronics, and Security & Surveillance, CEL contributes critical components to strategic and defence applications. With goals to expand market presence across India and increase turnover, CEL has developed axle counter systems for railway signalling and continues to innovate in technology.
- Researchers at IISc have developed a novel 3D hydrogel culture system to simulate the lung environment for studying TB infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb). Traditional culture models, like monolayered plates, lack accuracy in mimicking lung microenvironments due to differences in cellular interaction and viability. In contrast, the hydrogel, composed of collagen similar to lung tissue, supports human cell viability for up to three weeks. RNA sequencing revealed closer similarities to human lung samples, demonstrating enhanced potential for drug testing. This innovation promises to advance TB research and treatment by providing a more realistic platform to study infection mechanisms and drug efficacy.
- The Indian Army has launched a skin bank to treat severe skin burn injuries and other conditions for service personnel and their families. This first-of-its-kind facility in the Armed Forces Medical Services serves as a centralized hub for collecting, processing, storing, and distributing skin grafts. Staffed with specialized medical professionals, including plastic surgeons and tissue engineers, the skin bank plays a vital role in medical treatment. Skin donation is accepted within six hours of death from individuals aged 18 and above, excluding those with specific medical conditions. Skin is preserved in glycerol solution for up to five years and used in surgical procedures like autografts and allografts to aid in the recovery of burn victims and patients with severe skin injuries.
