Moonquakes: testament to lunar ordeal Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology What are Moonquakes? An earthquake is caused when tectonic plates shift. But quakes themselves aren’t restricted to the earth. Small tremors have also been detected on the moon. But they are not because of tectonic plates. Instead, the moon is groaning […]
How Basmati in India is reaping the rewards of research Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Context: Basmati rice’s annual exports from India have soared, from 0.3-0.35 million tonnes (mt) valued at $200-250 million to 4.5-4.6 mt worth $4.7-4.8 billion, in the past three decades. Much of this has been courtesy of scientists […]
Why Nipah virus outbreaks are occurring only in Kerala Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Introduction Kerala experienced four Nipah outbreaks since May 2018: three in Kozhikode and one in Ernakulam in 2019. Presence of Nipah Virus in Fruit Bats A 2021 study confirmed Nipah virus in Pteropusfruit bats across Kerala districts. NIV […]
From neutrinos and Tb bacteria to quake-resistant buildings: How works of these young scientists have the potential to change the world Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Introduction: Earlier this week, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) announced its flagship Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes for 2022, after holding it back for […]
How can I lower my cholesterol? Do supplements work? How about psyllium or probiotics? Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why are we so worried about cholesterol? There are two main types of cholesterol, both affecting your risk of heart disease and stroke. Both types are carried in the bloodstream inside molecules called […]
Scrub typhus in Odisha: Changing climate may have a role behind outbreak, says expert Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Context: A resurgence of scrub typhus cases in Odisha has brought forward the role of climate in driving up the rate of the highly infectious disease. Also reported from Himachal Pradesh. Scrub typhus: […]
Govt considering making NavIC mandatory: Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The government has convinced Apple to adopt NavIC in some of its models and it is also planning to give incentives to manufacturers for using domestic chips that support NavIC Uses of NavIC in India- It find utilisation in national […]
Does vagus nerve dysfunction have a connection with COVID-19? Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction: There’s increasing interest in vagus nerve stimulation for health benefits, from anxiety to obesity. Methods like yoga and devices delivering electrical impulses are being explored. Recent research suggests a connection between vagus nerve dysfunction and long COVID. […]