How much salt should you take every day? Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health More about news: Our bodies need salt. Salt also adds taste to our food. However, too much salt in your diet may lead to high blood pressure. The World Health Organization recommends 5 grams of salt in your […]
Role of microbiome in shaping type 1 diabetes Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Parsing data from two clinical trials, researchers have mapped out how the gut microbiome can impact how people respond to teplizumab, a drug that can delay the onset of type 1 diabetes. About: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) […]
Gaia Space Observatory Finds Half a Million New Stars in Milky Way Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Gaia space mission: Launched by: European Space Agency (ESA). Aim: To create a 3D map of our galaxy. After observing some 1.8 billion stars, it has created a near complete map of the […]
China to build the world’s largest ‘ghost particle’ detector Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Context: China is building an enormous telescope in the western Pacific Ocean. Details: China’s new telescope, “Trident”, will span 7.5 cubic kilometers in the South China Sea. It will be 10,000 times more sensitive. It will […]
Vikram kicked up 2 tonnes of lunar dust, say scientists Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Space technology Context: Chandrayaan3’s lander module, Vikram, had generated an “ejecta halo” on the lunar surface while making the historic touchdown on the south pole of the moon on August 23. According to a new study, Vikram raised lunar dust and generated a bright patch around itself when it landed on the moon. About Chandrayaan 3: Chandrayaan-3 is India’s third lunar mission and second attempt at achieving a soft landing on the moon’s surface. […]
Odourless, tasteless, lethal: thallium as a murder weapon Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Msc Context: Cases of Thallium poisoning have been rising in India, particularly in the Maharashtra. About Thallium: Thallium is a toxic metal element (symbol Tl) with atomic number 81, known for its extreme toxicity. It does not freely occur in […]
Dark pattern sales by airlines, online agents deemed ‘cybercrime’ Subject : Science and Tech SECTION: Awareness in IT Context: Due to complaints of deceptive practices by airlines and online travel agents, the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation has urged IndiGo to fix its website, which a government official termed a Dark Pattern “cybercrime. […]
Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry(APAAR ID) Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: Recently, several state governments requested schools to seek parental consent for the creation of a new student identity card. What is APAAR ID: APAAR, which stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry. It is envisioned as a special […]
Unmasking India’s osteoporosis care crisis Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Only a small percentage of people in India receive care for their osteoporosis – a condition characterized by weakening of bones. Osteoporosis or weakening of bones: Osteoporosis day: 20 October Theme: Build better bones Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops […]
Nipah virus antibody in bat Subject : Science and Tech Section: Health Context: Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies. About Nipah virus (NiV): It is […]