Next generation of medics to lead the fightback against AMR Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Antibiotics and Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR): The discovery of antibiotics in the 1920s significantly advanced the treatment and cure of previously fatal diseases. Antibiotics are widely known for their ability to combat bacterial infections, but their over prescription […]
Govt. hikes prices of essential medicines again, claims ‘it’s miniscule’ Subject: Schemes Sec: Health Context: The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) implemented a slight increase of 0.00551 per cent in the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) of scheduled drug formulations for the fiscal year 2024–25, starting from April 1. Details: The adjustments aim to […]
New map of universe may open a window to dark energy Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Context: An international team of researchers has just released the most comprehensive “three-dimensional” map of the universe, which could reveal some clues about dark energy. More on news: The researchers have published its findings from the […]
Army inducts indigenous Akashteer system Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: The Army has started the induction of control and reporting systems under ‘Project Akashdeep’ to bolster its air defense capabilities. More on news: The deployment of the systems began with flagging off of the first batch of Control Centres from BEL […]
Daily Prelims Notes 5 April 2024 Table Of Contents Army inducts indigenous Akashteer system New map of universe may open a window to dark energy hikes prices of essential medicines again, claims ‘it’s miniscule’ Next generation of medics to lead the fightback against AMR India got Wadge Bank in exchange for Katchatheevu: Tamil […]