One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance Subject :Science and technology Section: Health Context: Four multilateral agencies have launched a priority research agenda on June 28, 2023 to better advocate for increased research and investment in antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Initiatives on AMR: The ‘Quadripartite’ released the One […]
Why detecting carbon molecules in space matters Subject :Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: The CH3+ molecule, which is also known as methyl cation, has been detected in space for the first time by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Life as we know it is carbon-based: One of the most important […]
IIT-B develops perovskite solar cell with 26% efficiency Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : The National Centre for Photovoltaic Research and Education (NCPRE) at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IITB) has developed a perovskite solar cell (PSC). The cell has been demonstrated an efficiency of over 26 per cent. […]
Newborn genome sequencing unlocks the blueprint of health Subject : Science and tech Section: health Genetic diseases: There are 6,000 or so genetic diseases, of which around 3,500 diseases have been documented, and a much smaller number have had their molecular and/or genetic defects mapped. A significant number of diseases in the population […]
Artemis Accords Subject : Science and tech Section: Space Technology Concept : Recently, India became the 27th signatory to the Artemis Accords, a set of non-binding guidelines that underpin the Artemis programme, a U.S.-led project to return humans to the moon permanently. About Artemis Accord: Artemis, named after the Greek Moon goddess, represents […]
Chip industry to fuel demand for ultrapure water Subject: Science and technology Section: MSc Concept : Ultrapure water is needed throughout semiconductor manufacturing, for rinsing chips with tiny components. There will be a growing demand for ultrapure water (UPW) in the coming years due largely to the growth of the semiconductor industry, Ashish […]
Dark Patterns Subject : Science and technology Section: MSc Concept: Centre to issue norms against „dark patterns‟ in online advertisements About Dark Patterns: Dark patterns are elements of digital user interface (UI) which are designed to take advantage of inherent psychological biases and lead users towards making certain choices. In user-centred UI design, […]
Dark matter: An invisible glue that may not even exist Subject : Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: The new Euclid space telescope, set for launch on July 1, will play a key role is the search for Dark matter. Our largest space-based telescope, the James Webb Space Telescope is also on […]