First India-made MRI Scanner to Launch for Clinical Work in October Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Indigenous Innovation and Unique Features Developed by Bengaluru-based Voxelgrids Innovations Private Limited. Innovations include avoiding reliance on scarce liquid helium, bottom-up software design, and customized hardware. Design also enables faster scans and reduced scan time. Helium […]
NCERT Forms 19-Member Committee for Textbook Revision Subject: Polity Section: National body Context The National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has established a high-powered committee to revise and develop new textbooks for Grades 3 to 12, in accordance with the National Education Policy (NEP). Committee Members Chairperson and Co-Chairperson: Shri M. […]
Nyoma ALG Upgradation and Fighter Jet Operations Subject : Science and Technology Section: Defence Context: In line with ongoing LAC infrastructure development, expansion work began on Nyoma ALG in eastern Ladakh. Infrastructure Development and Runway Expansion: Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) expansion is underway as part of LAC development. Runway extended beyond 9,000 […]
New Recycling Method for ‘Junk’ Plastic Waste Subject : Environment Section: Pollution Introduction Presenting an innovative technique to address the challenge of recycling non-recyclable plastics effectively. Aims to foster sustainable waste management and bolster economic incentives for plastic recycling. Pyrolysis Process Pyrolysis involves thermally decomposing plastics at elevated temperatures in the absence of […]
North India more affected by El Nino Subject : Geography Section: Physical geography Context: A study suggests that the El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO) affects vast regions of India differently. Details of the study: Since 1981 monsoon rainfall over Central India — known as the monsoon core zone and where agriculture is largely […]
Flying fox bats for vigilance while day-roosting, finds study Subject :Environment Section: Species in news Context: India’s largest species of bats, named after a canine fabled to be sly, spends 7% of its day-roosting time being environmentally vigilant, a new study has said. Flying fox bats: Pteropus (suborder Yinpterochiroptera) is a genus of […]
Amazon rainforest | The scramble to save the planet’s lungs Subject : Environment Section: Ecosystem Context: The Amazon Cooperation Treaty Organization (ACTO) meeting was held in Belem do Para, Brazil. Details: Countries include: Bolivia, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and the French Guiana. The outcome of this meeting was the “Belem declaration”, which […]
India, TB and Its Goal Subject: Science and technology Section: Health What is Tuberculosis: Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious airborne bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. . TB commonly affects the lungs (pulmonary TB) but can also affect other parts (extrapulmonary TB) Tuberculosis spreads from person to person through the air, when people […]