Genes fuel antibiotic resistance in Yemen cholera epidemic Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health More about the news: A study in Nature Microbiology reveals that antibiotic-resistant genes emerged in Vibrio cholerae strains during Yemen’s cholera epidemic in 2018. A new plasmid introduced multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including macrolides, widely spreading by 2019. Clinical […]
Aditya L1 escape earth influence Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space tech More about the news: India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft, designed for solar observation, has successfully moved beyond Earth’s influence, headed for the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), marking ISRO’s second mission outside Earth’s sphere after the Mars Orbiter Mission. The spacecraft’s journey began […]
Why BSL3 lab for Nipah confirmation is unnecessary Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health More about the news: Truenat test for Nipah virus faced delayed approval in Kerala. Despite an emergency use authorization (EUA) granted in 2021, permission was only granted after strong demands from Kerala. Truenat was developed for pandemic preparedness. The […]
Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions Context: Delegates at a United Nations (UN) Conference in the German city of Bonn adopted a new global framework to reduce environmental risks from chemicals and waste on September 30, 2023. Details: Countries also committed to phase out the most harmful chemicals […]
CSE 2023 MAINS GS – 3 Analysis and Source Tracing Q1. Faster economic growth requires increased share of the manufacturing sector in GDP, particularly of MSMEs. Comment on the present policies of the government in this regard. (Answer in 150 words) 10 Mains Master Notes Q2. What is the status of digitalization in […]