Sickle cell breakthrough Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The UK drug regulator last week approved a gene therapy for the cure of sickle cell disease and thalassaemia More about the news: The UK drug regulator recently granted approval for a groundbreaking gene therapy named Casgevy, designed to cure sickle cell […]
Why NASA spacecraft fired a laser Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, successfully fired a laser signal at Earth More about the news: NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, positioned over 16 million kilometers away in space, accomplished a significant feat on November 14 by successfully emitting a laser signal […]
WHO confirms sexual spread of mpox in Congo for the first time Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) said it has confirmed sexual transmission of mpox, or monkeypox, in Congo for the first time as the country experiences its biggestever outbreak which has infected over 12,500 […]
ISRO to conduct PSLV’s 60th flight by end of December Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space technology Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), which is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first sounding rocket launch from Thumba this week, is preparing for another ‘big 60′. About PSLV PSLV stands for Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle. […]
Lower oxygen at high altitudes increases lifespan in ageing mice Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: The lower oxygen content at high altitudes increases lifespan significantly in ageing mice, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. Details of the study: The study shows that oxygen restriction, or continuous hypoxia, can extend […]
SoI, private firm to create 3D maps of cities, towns Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, the Survey of India (SoI), historically the custodian of India’s maps, has signed an agreement with a Mumbai-based private company, Genesys International, to prepare three-dimensional maps of several cities and […]
Eutelsat OneWeb to launch satellite constellation for broadband service in India Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space tech In the news: OneWeb India, a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group and backed by telecom giant, Bharti Group said that it has acquired approval from India’s space regulator, IN-SPACe, to launch commercial satellite broadband services […]
How a NASA experiment will study ‘air glow’ to understand Space weather, why it matters Subject : Science and Tech Section: SPACE SECTOR Context: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is set to launch the Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) to study one of the important drivers of Space weather – the Earth’s weather. […]
EV battery recycling can give wings to India’s decarbonisation dreams but faces stiff challenges Subject : Science and Tech Section: Msc Introduction: India does not have enough mineral reserves. At present, its electric vehicle sector is almost entirely dependent on imported battery cells. Most electric vehicles use lithium-ion batteries because they are energy-dense […]