HAVANA SYNDROME TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- A recent U.S. intelligence report says that ‘Havana Syndrome’ —a collection of symptoms and related brain injuries, reported by U.S. officials, particularly diplomats in embassies. Concept- What is Havana Syndrome? ‘Havana Syndrome’ is a colloquial name given to a set of symptoms such as dizziness, hearing […]

    Havana Syndrome Subject – Science and Tech Context – US Vice-President Kamala Harris’s trip to Hanoi in Vietnam was delayed on Tuesday due to a possible case of the “Havana Syndrome”. Concept – Back in 2016, reports first emerged of US diplomats and other employees of the government falling ill in Havana, the […]

    HAVANA SYNDROME Subject: Science & technology Context: The Biden administration is facing new pressure to resolve a mystery that has vexed its predecessors: Is an adversary using a microwave or radio wave weapon to attack the brains of US diplomats, spies and military personnel? Concept: Havana Syndrome: In late 2016, USA diplomats and […]

Subject : Science & tech Context : Recently, a report by the National Academies of Sciences (NAS), USA has found directed microwave radiation to be the plausible cause of the Havana syndrome. Concept : In late 2016, USA diplomats and other employees stationed in Havana (capital of Cuba) reported feeling ill after hearing strange sounds […]