Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) Subject : Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Concept : Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT) is a new form of reproductive invitro fertilization (IVF) which works on the principle of replacing a women’s abnormal mitochondrial DNA (mt-DNA) with the donor’s healthy one. What are Mitochondrial Disorders? Just as our bodies have […]
How old are Saturn’s rings? New research has answers Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Researchers have pegged the planet Saturn’s rings’ age at no more than 400 million years old What are the new findings? Saturn’s rings are remarkably young, much younger than Saturn itself, which is about 4.5 billion […]
Gaganyaan Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Indigenously developed parachutes for the safe return of the capsule that will carry astronauts under the proposed Gaganyaan programme are set to undergo fitment tests at an Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) facility in Bengaluru. Details: The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), […]
Storm Shadow Missile Subject :Science Section: Defence Concept: Russia’s Defence Ministry recently said that Ukrainian aircraft had struck two industrial sites in the Russian-held city of Luhansk in eastern Ukraine with Storm Shadow missiles supplied by Britain. About Storm Shadow Missile: It is a long-range cruise missile with stealth capabilities, jointly developed by […]
U.K. sees success in mitochondrial replacement therapy Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : The United Kingdom was the first country to approve a reproductive technique known as Mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) reported that “less than 5” children have been born using the procedure. […]
25th anniversary of Pokhran-II: India’s journey to become a nuclear power Subject: Science and tech Section: Nuclear energy Context: India successfully conducted three nuclear bomb test explosions at the testing site in Pokhran on May 11, 1998. While these tests caused an international outcry at the time, they cemented India’s status as a […]
People are complaining about Mercury in retrograde. But what does it actually mean? Subject : Science and Technology Section: Space technology Context: Humans found out retrograde motion was an optical illusion 500 years ago. However, the pseudoscientific practice of astrology continues to ascribe a deeper meaning to this illusion Concept: When we say […]
Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START) Subject : Science and technology Section :Space technology Concept : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START). Details The START programme is part of the ISRO’s efforts to enable Indian students […]
Wastewater study detects a large, silent wave in Bengaluru Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Context: It appears that Bengaluru witnessed an invisible wave of COVID-19 that was far bigger than the third wave driven by BA.1 and BA.2 Omicron variants in January 2022. Based on 2,856 genome sequences from India posted […]
Scientists help find new kind of molecular motor Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Context: An international team of researchers, including from the National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS), Bengaluru, has reported a new kind of molecular motor. Concept: Cells have a fascinating feature to neatly organize their interior by using tiny […]