SNIPPETS 24 APRIL 2026

Breakthrough Prize: Renowned as “Oscars of Science”, recognizes world’s top scientists working in fundamental sciences+ Each prize is $3 million and presented in fields of Life Sciences, Fundamental Physics and Mathematics+ 2026 Prize Recognizes achievements in: sickle cell disease and beta-thalassemia; development of Casgevy, first CRISPR-based medicinal treatment; evolution of waves over time, etc.

‘Household Social Consumption: Health’ Survey: Released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), the survey was conducted during January – December, 2025 under 80th round of National Sample Survey (NSS)+ About 13.1% (7.5% in previous survey, 2017-18) persons reported suffering from some ailments, including chronic ailments during last 15-day in 2025+Hospitalization rate was highest in age-group 60 years or more (8.1%).

Jamun: Jamun has been found to have originated much earlier than previously believed, with India playing a central role in its evolutionary history, according to a new study+ Native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia+ Widely found in India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar+ Climatic conditions:  Evergreen tree that thrives in tropical and subtropical climates+ Tolerant to waterlogging and salinity.