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New smart sensor for adjusting drug dosage to manage Parkinson’s ⭐ Scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) developed a smartphone-based fluorescence sensor for managing Parkinson's disease. ⭐ The sensor detects L-dopa levels, crucial for controlling Parkinson's, by using nano-layered silk protein and graphene-based quantum dots. ⭐ It provides accurate, on-the-spot detection of L-dopa in blood plasma, sweat, and urine, with a mobile app analyzing RGB values. ⭐ This innovation helps in adjusting L-dopa dosage, potentially improving patient outcomes, especially in remote areas. ⭐ Parkinson's: is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects movement, causing symptoms like tremors, stiffness, and difficulty with balance and coordination. Occurs due to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. ⭐ L-dopa is a medication used to treat Parkinson's. It's a precursor to dopamine, meaning it can be converted into dopamine in the brain, helping to alleviate symptoms.

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NDA achieves majority in Rajya Sabha after recent bypolls. BJP : 96 NDA : 17 Nominated : 6 Independent : 1 Majority at: 119 https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/nda-touches-majority-mark-in-rajya-sabha-after-12-members-elected-unopposed-6429838

Total area sown under various crops 2023-2024 in lakh hectares. ~Source PIB

Jay Shah elected unopposed as Independent Chair of ICC https://www.icc-cricket.com/news/jay-shah-elected-unopposed-as-independent-chair-of-icc?sf199132962=1

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A moraine is material left behind by a moving glacier. This material is usually soil and rock. Just as rivers carry along all sorts of debris and silt that eventually builds up to form deltas, glaciers transport all sorts of dirt and boulders that build up to form moraines.

Moraine excavation at Chorabari in Kedarnath may lead to perilous outcomes: Experts - The Statesman https://www.thestatesman.com/india/moraine-excavation-at-chorabari-in-kedarnath-may-lead-to-perilous-outcomes-experts-1503336178.html

PM Modi speaks with Russia’s Putin; addresses recent visit to Ukraine, confirms readiness to attend BRICS Summit in Kazan https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pm-modi-speaks-with-russias-putin-addresses-recent-visit-to-ukraine/article68572167.ece

Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana: Researchers discover new plant species Cleistanthus Deekshabhoomiana in Ambagad | Nagpur News - Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/researchers-discover-new-plant-species-cleistanthus-deekshabhoomiana-in-ambagad/articleshow/112789704.cms

So, the only reason these geniuses are busting their brains, is to keep their reservations intact? That's the exact opposite of what reservation was meant to be. Reservation was meant to enable them, not disable. They’re working so hard to hold on to what was meant to help them stand on their own. Sticking to the means even after having the end within grasp. The irony is almost too rich.

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This country will never rise above mediocrity and step away from the path of self destruction as long as its gutless administration continues to cave in to the whims of unruly ruffians. Now, the JNU administration has pathetically surrendered, agreeing to a caste census on campus, reverting to in-house exams, dropping sexual harassment investigations, and increasing scholarship funds—all to appease these pathetic freeloaders. I mean , for in-house exams and sexual harassment? It's an absolute disgrace. Shut down this farce of a university. Stop squandering taxpayers' money on these 40 year old urban naxal scums doing doctorate in African studies.