Seven Products Receive GI Tags Subject :Science and technology Section: Intellectual property Rights Context: Seven products from across India including four from Rajasthan were given the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Geographical Indications Registry in Chennai. What are GI Tags? GI tags are intellectual property rights granted by, Geographical Indications Registry. GI […]
WHO report on tobacco control: Key findings, how India fares Subject: Science and technology Section: Health Context: Bengluru finds special mention in a World Health Organisation (WHO) report on tobacco control measures released on 1 August 2023. Details: Hundreds of enforcement drives, putting up ‘No Smoking’ signs, and creating awareness about the effects […]
Govt launches digital crop survey in 12 States to create data on cultivation Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The Centre has launched a digital crop survey in 12 states on a pilot basis from the kharif (summer-sown) season of this year for better sowing data collection. Details of the survey: […]
Space debris and Rules governing Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: The Australian Space agency has verified that the debris discovered on the shores of western Australia belongs to an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) rocket. What is space debris? Space debris, also known as space junk, refers to defunct human-made […]
Akira Ransomware Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Context: The Computer Emergency Response Team of India has issued an alert for the ransomware dubbed “Akira.” What is Ransomware? Ransomware is malicious software that encrypts a victim’s files or computer system and demands a ransom for decryption. For example, WannaCry: A […]
The Hybrid EV Imperative Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc What is an electric vehicle (EV)? Any vehicle propelled by an electric drivetrain, taking electric power from a portable, electrical energy source. What are different types of EV? Full EV also known as plug-in or battery EV. No IC engine so no […]
46000-Year-Old Worm Possibly Revived from Siberian Permafrost Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: An international team of scientists says nematodes found in Siberian permafrost are 46,000 years old and survived using techniques similar to those of a modern lab favorite. About the new finding: In 2018 scientists announced […]