SwabSeq Subject: Science and Technology Context: An article in Nature Biomedical Engineering, a team of scientists from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have reported real-world results on SwabSeq, a testing platform that uses sequencing to test thousands of samples at a time to detect Covid-19. Concept: SwabSeq uses sample-specific molecular barcodes to […]
White- Black and Red Flag Movement Subject: International Relations Context: Malaysia, some residents of low-income families have started waving white flags as part of the so-called “White Flag Campaign”, or the #benderaputi (white flag) movement. Concept: White Flag They are doing this to convey distress about the financial crunch they have had to […]
Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary Subject: Environment Context: After the Centre’s nod for creation of the Ramgarh Vishdhari sanctuary, the Rajasthan government is hoping to develop a tiger corridor connecting three tiger reserves passing through districts including SawaiMadhopur, Kota and Bundi. Concept: Ramgarh Vishdhari Sanctuary will be link Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in the Northeast &Mukundra […]
Lambda Variant Subject: Environment Context: Even as the Delta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus continues to drive the rise in infections around the world, another variant, Lambda, is increasingly being seen by scientists and health experts as a new emerging threat. Concept: The World Health Organization designated the Lambda variant, previously known by its formal scientific name C.37, as […]
Water disputes and irrigation projects in Krishna and Godavari Subject: Polity Context: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana had come to blows following a heated discussion between government officials over release of water from the NagarjunaSagar reservoir. Concept: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has been drawing Krishna water from four projects, Jurala, Srisailam, NagarjunaSagar, and Pulichintala […]