Digital innovations in healthcare must be for public good: PM Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the G-20 Health Ministers’ Meeting, in Gandhinagar, via video conferencing. Emphasized the importance of digital innovations in healthcare for the public good. Urged G-20 Health Ministers to avoid funding duplication and […]
Ancient Fires Drove Large Mammals Extinct, Study Suggests Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc About the new Study: In a new study a group of paleontologists that analyzed fossil records at La Brea Tar Pits, a famous excavation site in Southern California, concluded that the disappearance of sabertooth cats, dire wolves and other […]
As Chandrayaan-3 and Luna 25 prepare to land on Moon, two questions Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: India’s Chandrayaan-3 and Russia’s Luna 25 are both in lunar orbit, preparing for a landing on the Moon next week. Luna 25 is expected to go first, on August 21, while Chandrayaan-3 is […]
India’s fight against tobacco needs strength Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Context: The health ministry of India has proposed to place nicotine replacement therapies (NRT) under Schedule K so that in future they would be available only on the prescription of authorised medical practitioners and not as over-the-counter (OTC) preparation. 89th Drug […]
WHO and US CDC are now tracking new COVID variant BA.2.86 Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) on August 18, 2023 said it is monitoring a new variant of the novel coronavirus, BA.2.86, also known as BA.X. About the new variant BA.2.86 or BA.X: It has so […]
Material consideration: On the LK-99 ‘superconductor’ episode Subject :Science and technology Section: Msc Context: A group of South Korean scientists have recently claimed the discovery of a material they named LK-99. According to their reports, LK-99 is a superconductor at room temperature and pressure. What does the Claim on Discovery of LK-99 Suggest? […]
Chandrayaan-3 lander separates from propulsion module Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context After 34 days on board the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, the propulsion module and the lander module parted ways on August 17, and have now embarked on their respective journeys. Separation of Modules and Soft Landing Plans Propulsion module and lander […]
President Murmu launches stealth frigate INS Vindhyagiri Subject: Science and technology Section: Defence Context President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday launched INS Vindhyagiri, the last in the series of three Project 17A (Alpha) frigates built by the Indian Navy at Kolkata-based Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers ( GRSE). INS Vindhyagiri and Project 17A Details […]
To live with ALS and to care for patients extracts a toll Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Introduction Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rare neurodegenerative disease. The gap between symptom onset and diagnosis significantly impacts the experience. Understanding ALS ALS targets Motor Neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Motor Neurons […]
Want to catch a supernova? There’s a new app for that Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The compass and gyroscope sensors of a smartphone can precisely align the telescope, or binoculars, with the focus of one’s observation in the sky. The apps can further extend their low-light capabilities so that, […]