Anjadip and Sanshodhak Subject : Science and technology Section: Defence Concept : Two warships Anjadip and Sanshodak were launched recently. Anjadip: ‘Anjadip’ is the 3rd of eight ships of Shallow Water Craft (SWC) Project The ship has been named Anjadip to signify the strategic maritime importance accorded to the island of Anjadip, located […]
CoWIN portal Subject: Science and technology Section: Awareness of Computers and AI Concept : After an alleged data leak of COVID vaccination beneficiaries, the Union Health Ministry said that the CoWIN portal was completely safe with adequate safeguards for data privacy. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) set to investigate the issue and […]
China could have as many ICBMs as U.S. or Russia by turn of decade: think tank Subject : Science and technology Section: Defence Concept : The nine nuclear-armed states, including the US, Russia, the UK, France, China, India and Pakistan, continue to modernise their nuclear arsenals, leading Swedish think-tank SIPRI said on Monday. […]
Will Betelgeuse, the bright red giant star, blow up in your lifetime? Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : By examining Betelgeuse’s pulsation, researchers from Japan and Switzerland recently reported that the star is in its late carbon-burning stage. About Betelgeuse Betelgeuse is a red supergiant star and one of […]
In defence of the annoying fruit fly a test bed for genetic research Subject : Science and tech Section: Biotechnology Concept : Thousands of neuroscientists use fruit flies to study learning, memory, sleep, aggression, addiction and neural disorders – not to mention cancer and ageing, processes of development, the gut microbiome, stem cells, […]
Electrolysis Subject : Science and technology Section: Miscellaneous Concept : Electrolysis is defined as a process of decomposing ionic compounds into their elements by passing a direct electric current through the compound in a fluid form. The cations are reduced at the cathode, and anions are oxidized at the anode. The main components that […]
JATAN virtual museum builder Subject : Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Concept : The Central government plans to complete 3D digitisation of all museums under its administrative control by the year-end for better conservation of artefacts. About JATAN virtual museum builder: It is a digital collection management system for Indian museums. […]
Trials find a potential drug to target cannabis addiction Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : In the results of clinical trials published in the journal Nature Medicine on 8 June, researchers noted that molecule AEF0117 shows promise in treating cannabis addiction. Cannabis Use Disorder According to the article, cannabis is […]
Indian Army’s Air Defence widens wings Subject :Science and technology Section: Defence Context: The Indian Army’s reorientation from the western borders to the northern borders in the aftermath of the 2020 standoff with China, along with lessons from the ongoing war in Ukraine, are impacting the ongoing transformation of the Army Air Defence […]
UNESCO to develop an ethical framework on neurotech devices Subject :Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Context: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is all set to host an international conference to develop an ethical framework for the usage of neurotech devices that feed brain-wave data to computers through dry electrodes […]