Tuberculosis: over 85% cure rate seen in modified BPaL regimen trial Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: The interim results of a randomised phase-3/4 trial carried out in India to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of an all-oral, short-course treatment using just three drugs for people with pre-XDR TB or treatment intolerant/non-responsive […]
Pakistan: Gas crunch affects urea production, agriculture sector at risk Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Context: Pakistan’s agriculture sector is on the verge of collapse as the nation battles to meet the demand for urea fertiliser, a crucial input for crop production, in the midst of a severe natural gas shortage. Details: […]
The relevance of the first over-the-counter birth control pill in U.S. Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: The U.S. Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) on July 13 approved the first birth control pill that can be purchased over the counter without prescription. What is Opill? Opill’s story goes back to 1973 when […]
Who killed Beethoven? Hepatitis B, says forensic DNA analysis Subject: Science and Technology Section: Health Context: Ludwig von Beethoven, a prominent music composer from Germany, died in 1827 due to a disease unknown of that time. Researchers have analyzed the cause of death of Beethoven. About his disease: Most of the details about […]
Rajya Sabha passes Cinematograph Amendment Bill, 2023 aimed at curbing film piracy Subject: Science and Technology Section: Intellectual Property Context: The Rajya Sabha on July 27, 2023 passed the Cinematograph (Amendment) Bill, 2023 that introduces stringent anti-piracy provisions, expanding the scope of the law from censorship to also cover copyright. Key Points: Key […]
India can have a $100 bn space industry by 2040: Arthur D. Little Subject : Science and technology Concept : India’s space market is expected to touch $40 billion by 2040 and, with the right strategies, could tap into a $100 billion market opportunity, consulting firm Arthur D. Little said in report titled […]
Robots develop new semiconductor materials in tests that are 10 times faster & greener Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness in field of IT Context: Scientists have created a robot that can do material testing in a more efficient and sustainable manner, according to a new report published in the journal Matter. Details: […]
Astronomers find new clue about mysterious radio flashes in space Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: Fleeting flurries of radio waves, called fast radio bursts (FRBs) reach earth from faraway galaxies, emitting as much energy in a millisecond as the sun does over weeks. About FRBs: The precise origin of FRBs […]
The arduous quest to find the shape of the electron’s charge Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : Physicists use extreme precision tests to search for flaws in the Standard Model. A new study used a strong electric field in a molecule to measure the electric dipole moment of its valence […]