New variety of wheat Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : The Ludhiana-based institution, which played a pivotal role during the Green Revolution to make India surplus in foodgrains by developing high-yielding strains, has bred a new wheat variety with high amylose starch content, known to reduce risks of type-2 diabetes and […]
Types of intelligence Subject : Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Concept : Super Intelligence A superintelligence is a hypothetical agent that possesses intelligence far surpassing that of the brightest and most gifted human minds. “Superintelligence” may also refer to a property of problem-solving systems (e.g., super intelligent language translators or engineering […]
A radio wireless system becomes force multiplier for disaster management team Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in Computers AI Concept : The District Emergency Operation Centre Thrissur, which received information about the missing fishing boat from the Coastal Jagratha Samithi, managed to contact the fishermen through the wireless system that functions […]
Moderate alcohol consumption has no health benefits Subject : Science and tech Section: Health Context: Can consuming small amounts of alcohol daily will help keep the heart in good shape is a common question faced by many doctors across the country. Genesis: The presumed benefit of moderate alcohol use was first published in […]
Delhi-Faridabad road to host test run of hydrogen fuel-cell buses this year Subject : Science and technology Concept : Later this year, the first test runs of hydrogen-powered buses will likely be under way in Delhi followed by other States. The buses, developed under a joint venture involving Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. and […]
Delhi HC dismisses PepsiCo’s plea against revocation order on its IPR certificate for potato variety Subject :Science and Technology Section: IPR Context: The Delhi High Court on July 5, 2023, dismissed an appeal filed by PepsiCo India Holdings (PIH) against a 2021 order that had revoked the PVP (plant variety protection) certificate granted […]
A semaglutide ‘miracle’: repurposing diabetes drug for weight loss Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : People who have been struggling to cope with being overweight or obese and trying to shed a few kilos, over the past few years, have it seems been offered a silver bullet. While initially on […]