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Multipurpose antibody database joins the fight against covid Subject :Science and Technology Context- Since the outbreak of Covid-19, a number of databases on coronaviruses have been created. However, there is none as yet that provides useful information such as the binding affinity (how tightly an antibody binds to the virus) and how coronavirus […]
Nanoparticles to aid cancer treatments- Subject :Science and Technology Context- Conventional therapies in cancer treatment face challenges in the delivery of drugs in the body and just the quantity needed, due to the toxic nature of the medicines used that have unwanted side effects. Which kind of nanomaterials can be used? In nanomedicine, […]
2D Nanos for low-cost LCDs- Subject: Science and Technology Context- A new easier technique of manufacturing liquid crystal displays (LCDs) which can reduce the cost of the devices has been developed. Problems with the conventional technique- An essential requirement of these LCDs is the uni-directional planar alignment of the constituent liquid crystals (LC) […]
COP27: Hopes for a sustainable global transport system at an all-time high Subject: Environment Context- Leaders at COP27, are discussing the transport sector, which is one of the top polluters globally. While the transition towards low-carbon transport is a priority, there is a need to develop solutions that also meet the other goals […]
Can’t fly drone without passport: Rule dampens Gujarat’s dream to be drone hub Subject :Science and Technology Drone policy of Gujarat- Amid the Gujarat government’s push to promote the use of drones in several sectors including forestry, agriculture, geology, mining and disaster management, the state is facing a shortage of certified drone pilots. […]
One in every 100 women has undiagnosed cervical cancer in Maharashtra: Experts call for vaccination Subject :Science and Technology Context- A recent statewide health screening programme revealed that for every 100 women examined, one was detected with undiagnosed cervical cancer in Maharashtra. More on the news- Despite this, the long-pending demand to include […]
The gene revolution Subject: Science and Technology Context- As soon as the government took the decision to release India’s first genetically modified (GM) food crop — Dhara Mustard Hybrid-11 (DMH-11)—for “environment release”, some activists approached the Supreme Court to ban it for various reasons. Opposition to GM food crops is not new- There […]
India to unveil its long-term low carbon strategies today Subject :Environment Context- At the climate change conference at Egypt, India will unveil its long-term decarbonization plans in pursuit of its goal to reach a net-zero status by 2070. Background- Under the Paris Agreement, countries are mandated to submit long-term action plans with estimated […]
Why has France ended its military operations in Sahel Subject :IR Context: On November 9, French President Emmanuel Macron announced the end of the decade long Operation Barkhane in Africa q3 What is Operation Barkhane: Operation Barkhane was an anti-insurgent operation that started on 1 August 2014 and was led by the French […]
G20 meet in Bali Subject :IR Context: Recently PM heads to Bali for G-20 meet What is G20 Summit: G-20 was a group of finance ministers and central bank governors from 19 individual countries and the European Union. It was established in 1999 and was elevated to a forum of Heads of Government […]