Hard to restore Internet while blocking social media websites, Manipur tells HC Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT and computers Concept : With the Manipur government telling the High Court in Imphal that it would be difficult to restore internet access while blocking social media websites, a Bench of Justices […]
Telecom regulator suggests norms for undersea cables Subject :Science and technology Section : Awareness in IT Concept : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has come up with recommendations on rules for undersea cables connecting Indian telecom networks to the global Internet. Earlier, the Department of Telecommunications had sought TRAI’s recommendations on […]
GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : Recently, India’s first indigenous mRNA vaccine for the Omicron variant, GEMCOVAC-OM was approved under emergency use guidelines by the Drug Controller General of India. About GEMCOVAC –OM Vaccine: It was developed using the indigenous platform technology by Gennova Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. and […]
Titanic tourist submersible missing: Difference between a submersible and a submarine Subject :Science and technology Section: Msc Context: A vessel known as the Titan went missing in the area of the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic on 19 June 2023. The Titan is classified as a submersible, not a submarine, because it […]
The remarkable endurance of the Y chromosome, ‘master of maleness’ Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : The Y chromosome, often referred to as the “master of maleness”, has long captivated scientists and historians alike. Y chromosome In humans, in addition to the 22 pairs of chromosomes in each, we have […]
An extrasolar radiation belt, a la Van Allen, seen for the first time Subject :Science and technology Section: Space technology Context: Astronomers describe the first radiation belt observed outside the solar system, using a coordinated array of 39 radio dishes from Hawaii to Germany. Details: The images are persistent, intense radio emissions from […]
Monkeypox outbreaks in Asia Pacific region Subject: Science and technology Section :Health Concept : Recently, there has been an increase in reported cases of Monkeypox from some countries, particularly in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific Region. About Monkeypox: It is a viral disease that primarily spread to the human population through zoonotic […]
How can India tackle its diabetes burden? Subject : Science and technology Section :Health Concept : A study was published in The Lancet regarding a long term study on metabolic factors in the Indian subcontinent. Launched in 2008, It was the largest long term study to estimate the country’s Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD). […]
Multiple spaceflight with shorter recovery time affects brain Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : A recent research published in Scientific Reports reveals that spaceflight experiences, especially longer missions and shorter breaks between missions, can cause changes in the fluid levels in the brain. These changes might not go back […]
MQ-9 Reaper UAVs Subject : Science and technology Section: Defense Concept : Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. The Defence Acquisition Council approved the procurement of 31 armed MQ-9 Reaper Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) from General Atomics. About General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper, which is […]