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Origin of carbon dioxide on Europa’s surface found Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Introduction Europa, one of Jupiter’s largest moons, is characterized by its icy surface. Beneath this icy crust, a subsurface ocean exists. Carbon dioxide on Europa’s surface has posed a mystery, prompting investigations into its source. Source of Carbon […]
Draft patent amendment rules undermine pre-grant opposition Subject: Science and technology Section: IPR Source: TH Introduction Current pre-grant opposition provisions in the Patents Act allow anyone to file objections against patent grants before they are finalized. Proposed changes in draft patent amendment rules, 2023 aim to alter the process and criteria for pre-grant […]
As OSIRIS-REx Returns to Earth from Asteroid Bennu Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Source: The wire Context: NASA’s Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security–Regolith Explorer (OSIRIS-REx) mission returns to Earth carrying an estimated 250 grams (8.8 ounces) of material gathered from the surface of an asteroid. The samples contained in the […]
‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’ becomes Madhya Pradesh’s 7th protected habitat for big cats Subject : Environment Section: Protected Areas Context: Madhya Pradesh, which is home to the most number of tigers in the country, has got a new protected area for the big cats named ‘Veerangana Durgavati Tiger Reserve’, the seventh in the […]
Department of Fisheries is promoting Artificial Reef (AR) under PMMSY for rejuvenating coastal fisheries Subject : Schemes Section: Agri Context: To promote sustainable practices, Department of Fisheries has sanctioned 732 artificial reef units for 10 coastal states with a total investment of Rs 126 crore as a sub-activity under “Integrated Modern Coastal Fishing […]
Richness of human milk Subject :Science and technology Section : Health Context: A new finding about the carefully tailored richness of human milk has shed light on the importance of myo-inositol, a cyclic sugar alcohol. Details of the findings: The levels of myo-inositol are high over the first two weeks of lactation and […]
DNA nanoball strategy, a low-cost technology Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Source : Geneng News Context: With just a room-temperature “pot,” a sprinkling of molecules, and a simple electrical device, pathogen DNA detection can now be achieved in under an hour anywhere. DNA nanoball strategy: A new platform using nucleic acids-based diagnostics […]
Kaobal Gali-Mushkoh Valley, the battlefield of Kargil war, opens up for tourists Subject : Geography Section: Places in news Source of this article: In the news: The high-altitude passes of the Gurez valley in north Kashmir are all set to connect with the Mushkoh valley, in Kargil’s Drass Sector, Ladakh, the site of […]
Tamil Nadu and Kerala may join hands to count endangered Nilgiri tahr Subject :Environment Species in news Source: TH Context: Tamil Nadu is in consultation with Kerala to conduct the census of its state animal and southern India’s only mountain ungulate, Nilgiri Tahr. Details: For the first time drones may be used as […]
What are the reasons for the rise in global debt? Subject :Economy Section: External Sector Source: TH Context: Global debt rose to an all-time high of $307 trillion in the second quarter, by the end of June 2023, the Institute of International Finance (IIF) said in a report. Global debt: Global debt refers […]