CURRENT AFFAIRS

Nuclear energy is the energy stored in the nucleus of an atom and is released through nuclear reactions. 

Methanol (CH₃OH), also known as wood alcohol or spirit, is a colourless, light sweet-smelling, and highly volatile liquid. 

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 (GLP-1) is an incretin hormone produced naturally in the human body. 

Ethylene oxide is a colourless, sweet-smelling, highly flammable gas used in various industrial applications, including chemical production, pesticide manufacturing, and medical device sterilization. 

Ultrasound technology is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the inside of the body. 

Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (TTS) is a rare but serious medical condition in which blood clots (thrombosis) form while the platelet count (thrombocytopenia) decreases. 

Codon De-Optimization Technology (CDT) is an advanced genetic engineering technique primarily used for virus attenuation (weakening) and vaccine development. 

mRNA vaccine is a type of vaccine that instructs human cells to produce proteins (such as spike protein) of a particular virus, allowing the body's immune system to recognise that virus and provide protection.

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of regulated cell death that is iron-dependent and driven by lipid peroxidation. 

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts.