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Why is the launch of Boeing’s Starliner significant? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Context: Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft, carrying two NASA astronauts, will be launched by an Atlas V rocket from the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida, to the International Space Station (ISS) on Tuesday. More on news: This will be […]
Understanding the science behind magnetic resonance imaging Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a critical non-invasive tool for examining the internal structures of the human body. The foundational techniques of MRI were developed in the early 1970s, with significant advancements made later that decade by Paul Lauterbur […]
What is carbon farming? Subject: Environment Sec: Climate Change Carbon Farming: Carbon farming integrates the fundamental role of carbon in life processes with agricultural practices, focusing on regenerative techniques that enhance ecosystem health, improve soil health, and boost agricultural productivity. This approach helps mitigate climate change by increasing carbon storage in soil and […]
A mouth bacteria has starring role in colorectal cancer: study Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Recent research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the U.S. has discovered a specific subtype of the bacterium ‘Fusobacterium nucleatum’ that is more prevalent in colorectal cancer (CRC) tumours. Details: This subtype’s genetic characteristics may […]
Daily Prelims Notes 7 May 2024 1. A mouth bacteria has starring role in colorectal cancer: study Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Recent research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in the U.S. has discovered a specific subtype of the bacterium ‘Fusobacterium nucleatum’ that is more prevalent in colorectal cancer (CRC) […]
Swell waves hit coastal Kerala Sub: Geo Sec: Oceanography Context: Tension gripped the residents of coastal areas in Kerala on Saturday night after high swell waves pounded the coast What are Swell Waves? These waves are formed by an ocean swell; hence the name swell surge. Ocean swells occur not due to the […]
What is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and why are people worried about it? Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness of computer and AI Context: In a recent interview, Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, expressed his commitment to invest billions of dollars towards the development of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). What is AGI? AGI refers to […]
Covid virus is still here. Why aren’t more people falling ill? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: There were 850 active cases as of Friday, according to the Health Ministry. More on news: In the first three weeks of that month, more than 3 lakh positive cases were detected every day on […]
Denotifying Pulicat Bird Sanctuary Subject: Environment Sec: Protected Areas Context: The Pulicat Lake, located across Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, faces a significant threat from industrial expansion. Details: The Tamil Nadu government has initiated processes to denotify parts of the Pulicat bird sanctuary, which is a critical habitat for diverse aquatic and avian […]
Can the newly discovered organelle help engineer plants to fix nitrogen? Sub: Sci Sec: SciTech Endosymbiotic Theory: Initially posited by Charles Darwin in the 19th century, the theory of natural selection explains how species adapt to their environment. Contrary to the Neo-Darwinist focus on random genetic mutations, Lynn Margulis proposed the endosymbiotic theory […]