How Important is the first asteroid sample Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health Context: OSIRIS-REx brought the sample from asteroid Bennu. More about the news: OSIRIS-REx stands for Origins, Spectral Interpretation, Resource Identification, Security, Regolith Explorer OSIRIS-REx is a NASA asteroid-study and sample-return mission. The spacecraft arrived at the asteroid in December 2018 […]
Granules India gets USFDA’s nod for hypertension generic Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health More about the news: Granules India received USFDA approval for its new generic drug, equivalent to Losartan Potassium and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets. It treats hypertension and stroke risk reduction, with an annual US market value of around $73 million. This […]
Genes fuel antibiotic resistance in Yemen cholera epidemic Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health More about the news: A study in Nature Microbiology reveals that antibiotic-resistant genes emerged in Vibrio cholerae strains during Yemen’s cholera epidemic in 2018. A new plasmid introduced multiple antibiotic resistance genes, including macrolides, widely spreading by 2019. Clinical […]
Aditya L1 escape earth influence Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space tech More about the news: India’s Aditya-L1 spacecraft, designed for solar observation, has successfully moved beyond Earth’s influence, headed for the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), marking ISRO’s second mission outside Earth’s sphere after the Mars Orbiter Mission. The spacecraft’s journey began […]
Why BSL3 lab for Nipah confirmation is unnecessary Subject: Science and Tech Section: Health More about the news: Truenat test for Nipah virus faced delayed approval in Kerala. Despite an emergency use authorization (EUA) granted in 2021, permission was only granted after strong demands from Kerala. Truenat was developed for pandemic preparedness. The […]
Fifth International Conference on Chemicals Management Subject: Environment Section: International Conventions Context: Delegates at a United Nations (UN) Conference in the German city of Bonn adopted a new global framework to reduce environmental risks from chemicals and waste on September 30, 2023. Details: Countries also committed to phase out the most harmful chemicals […]
Various pathogens increasingly becoming resistant to critically important antimicrobials: ICMR report Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotech Context: The Antimicrobial Resistance Research and Surveillance Network of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released its annual report for 2022. This is the sixth report which sheds light on the evolving landscape of antimicrobial […]
High-speed rail (HSR) Subject: Science and technology Section: MSc Context: China launched its first high-speed rail line that will travel across several bays and skim along the coast of the southeastern province of Fujian near the Taiwan Strait, state media reported on Thursday. Details: It is China’s first cross-sea, rapid line with bullet […]
Should generative Artificial Intelligence be regulated? Subject : Science and Tech Section :Awareness in IT What is the legal framework on which generative AI rests, and who owns content? The U.S. Copyright Office’s guidance on generative AI only recognises copyright for works created by people. While in India (presently there is no law […]
At least 100 million in India need spectacles but have no access Subject : Science and Tech Section :Msc Context: The World Health Assembly, in its meeting, resolved to implement an “integrated people-centered eye care” project. Global status of people with vision impairment: According to the WHO, at least 2.2 billion people function […]