Acinetobacter baumannii Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : In a major breakthrough for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of medicine, scientists from the United States and Canada have found a new antibiotic – powerful enough to kill a superbug – using AI. Superbugs Superbugs are bacteria […]
The ‘interlocking’ system in Railways Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : Minister for Railways said that a change in the “configuration” of the track had led to the Coromandel Express smashing into the stationary goods train from behind, triggering the three-way train accident in Odisha in which 275 people have […]
Understanding the Kavach system Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : The death of over 288 passengers in triple train accident at Bahanaga Bazaar railway station in the Balasore district of Odisha has brought into sharp focus the safety mechanisms needed to prevent such tragedies. About the Technology: The Kavach is an […]
Root cause of Odisha Train Accident Subject: Science and technology Section: Msc Context: The Railways identified the “root cause” of the accident in Odisha. Union Railway Minister has indicated that “someone” made a change “to the point machine, the configuration of the track”, resulting in the collision. Content: The spot of the crash […]
TRAI action against pesky calls: Digital Consent Acquisition (DCA) Subject :Science and technology Section: Computer Key points: Telcos are coming together to form a new platform on the lines of TRAI’s DCA circular. DCA: A unified platform that will allow users to give consent to specific service providers like Banks, Utilities to send […]
Genetic changes power H5N1 virus spread, severity in animals Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists discovered how the current epizootic H5N1 avian influenza virus (bird flu) gained new genes and greater virulence as it spread west. Researchers showed that the avian virus could severely infect […]
Govt. Bans 14 Combination Drugs Used to Treat Common Ailments Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : The Union Health Ministry has published a gazette notification banning 14 Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) drugs citing lack of therapeutic justification and an expert committee’s recommendation for their prohibition. About Fixed Dose Combination (FDC) […]
RBI releases directions on cyber security for Payment System Operators (PSOs) Subject :Science and technology Section: Awareness in IT Concept : The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released the draft Master Directions on Cyber Resilience and Digital Payment Security Controls for Payment System Operators (PSOs). About To ensure that the authorised non-bank […]
UN recommends new treaty to ensure peace & security in outer space Subject :Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: The United Nations (UN) has recommended a new treaty for ensuring peace and security as well as preventing an arms race in outer space. Details: The recommendations come ahead of the UN Summit […]