The Milky Way’s Dark Centre Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space Context: Sagittarius A* (SgrA*), this region is believed to host a supermassive black hole of about 4 million times the solar mass. Concept: The Milky Way is the galaxy that includes our Solar System, with the name describing the galaxy’s appearance from […]
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Subject: Science & Tech Context- A team of Australian researchers have identified a biochemical marker in the blood that could help identify newborn babies at risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Concept- About SIDS: Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexplained death, usually during sleep, of […]
The blood groups of humans and primates Subject: Science & tech Section: Basic science Context- Chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan have blood groups containing AB, A, B and O, just like humans- shows a study. Concept- About the study: Analysis of the blood group markers of some Neandertals and Denisovans showed the presence of the […]
Neurodegenerative Disorders Subject: Science & Tech Section: disease Context- Researchers from IISc Bangalore have identified a protein in yeast cells that dissolve RNA Protein complexes also known as RNA granules. Concept- The cytoplasm of any cell consists of structures made of messenger RNA (mRNA) and proteins known as RNA granules, in general. Unlike […]
Pullulan Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Scientists have developed a new biomaterial that can be used to disinfect wounds and hastens the process of healing. Concept- About the study: The work is a collaboration between scientists from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, IIT Delhi and National Institute of Science Education […]
National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Union Home and Co-operation Minister, Amit Shah has formally inaugurated the National Cyber Forensic Laboratory (NCFL) in Hyderabad. Concept- He inaugurated the laboratory at the premises of the Central Forensic Science Laboratory located at Ramanthapur in the city. NCFL-E (National Cyber […]
Gatishakti Sanchar Portal Subject: Science & tech Section: Computer related Context- Minister of Communications, Electronics, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw launched Gatishakti Sanchar Portal in New Delhi. Concept- GatiShakti Sanchar Portal” is a collaborative institutional mechanism between all stakeholders including Central and State/UT Government(s), Local bodies, and Service Providers to facilitate the Right of […]
CCMB develops Indian mRNA vaccine platform Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: mRNA vaccine and robust immune response Concept: A vaccine’s goal is to train the body’s immune system to defend against disease. Many vaccines use a weakened or dead version of the actual virus to stimulate an immune response. In contrast, […]
The India hypertension control initiative Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: On the hypertension spectrum Concept: High blood pressure (hypertension) is a common condition in which the long-term force of the blood against your artery walls is high enough that it may eventually cause health problems, such as heart disease. Hypertension is […]
Bharat Bio consortium gets $19 m to develop ‘variant-proof’ vaccine Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotech Context: An adjuvant subunit vaccine, designed to provide broad protection against all known SARS-CoV-2 variants Concept: The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) was launched at Davos in 2017 as the result of a consensus that a […]