Worldcoin project Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT A venture by Sam Altman (CEO OpenAI), which scans eyes of the person and provides a unique ID (a World ID) and WLD Crypto. Worldcoin claims it is building world’s largest identity and financial public network. Orb, Orb operators and World App: […]
Cell-free DNA and its applications Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology What is Cell-free DNA (cfDNA)? Cell-free DNA (cfDNA) are fragment of DNA released from cells into the circulatory system throughout the body, outside their neatly packed cells. A useful tool These can be generated and released from a cell in a […]
Post-quantum cryptography: securing data in the age of quantum computers Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: Governments and organisations across the world are rushing to develop quantum computing platforms and advanced security algorithms to defend against such machines. One such example is the U.S. National Institute of Standards […]
Bill proposes graded age ratings for films, but censorship to stay Subject : Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: The Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 introduces graded age ratings for movies for the first time. Details: All ‘curated content publishers’ such as Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, or Hotstar provide graded […]
ISRO successfully places seven Singaporean satellites into intended orbit Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: ISRO successfully launched its proven PSLV rocket carrying seven Singaporean satellites from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh and placed them into intended orbits. Details: PSLV-C56/DS-SAR Mission: The mission is successfully […]
Pakistan approves projects worth billions of dollars to Gulf countries for investment purpose Subject :Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: In a major development, Pakistan has in principle approved 28 projects worth billions of dollars that would be offered to Gulf countries for investment with the long-term objective to […]
Mapping India’s chip design ecosystem Subject: Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: As part of the second phase of the design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme for the domestic semiconductor industry, the Indian government is considering a proposal to pick an equity stake in domestic chip design-making companies. Domestic chip industry […]
mRNA nanoparticles reprogramme bone marrow cells Subject: Science and Technology Section: Nano Technology The challenge in bone marrow transplantation: Bone marrow transplantation can be used to treat blood cell malignancies and sometimes to cure certain non-malignant blood cell disorders, but finding or creating appropriate donor bone marrow cells and preparing the body to […]
Threat of dengue fever escalates globally Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: The recent surge in dengue cases globally, including in new regions has been alarming and poses significant global health challenges. The World Health Organisation (WHO) forecasts the possibility of record-level cases this year due to global warming favouring disease-transmitting mosquitoes. […]
Are human challenge studies effective? Subject: Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: On July 17, the ICMR Bioethics Unit posted the consensus policy statement for the ethical conduct of controlled human infection studies (CHIS), also known as human challenge studies, in India. Why is India venturing into undertaking human challenge studies? Human challenge […]