Kyasanur forest disease Subject: Science and technology Section: Biotechnology Context: Restoring Karnataka’s forests can curb its monkey menace and Kyasanur disease outbreaks. More on the News: Covid-19 pandemic has demonstrated the devastating impact of a zoonotic disease. While the way to avert such pandemics is to break the chain of transmission from wildlife […]
Detecting Breast Cancer Risk Subject :Science and Technology Section: Health Why in news? A new study has found how breast tissue density plays a role in detecting breast cancer risk. A study has found that while breast density declines with age, a slower rate of decline in one breast often precedes a cancer […]
G7 should adopt ‘risk-based’ AI regulation Subject :Science and Technology Section: Awareness in IT News in Brief G7 advanced nations should adopt “risk-based” regulation on artificial intelligence, their digital ministers agreed in a joint statement issued at the end of a two-day meeting in Japan. They also insisted to “preserve an open and […]
Toxic gas kills 11 in Ludhiana Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : At least 11 people have died following a gas leak in Ludhiana, Punjab. The death is due to the inhalation of neurotoxic gas. Hydrogen sulfide: Fast Facts Hydrogen sulfide is a chemical compound with the formula H2S. It […]
In malaria vaccine research, bright hopes and formidable challenges Subject: Science and technology Section: Malaria Facts and Features Life-threatening disease spread to humans by some types of mosquitoes Mostly found in tropical countries Higher risk of severe infection – Infants, children under 5 years, pregnant women, travellers and people with HIV or AIDS […]
Apes Like to Spin Like Humans Subject :Science and Technology Section: Msc Why in News? Just like humans, great ape species also seem to regularly enjoy stimulating their senses through spinning, possibly even in pursuit of altered mental states. Many animals, especially humans’ closest relatives like chimpanzees, display behavioural attributes similar to humans. […]
PM launches 91 new FM transmitter in 18 states Subject : Science and technology Sec: Computer and AI Concept : The PM of India inaugurated 91 FM transmitters spread across 18 states and two UTs and asserted that the government was working towards giving people in every nook and corner of the country […]
INS Tarkash Subject : Science and Technology Section: Defence / IR Concept : INS Tarkash from the Indian Navy recently reached Port Sudan to help in the evacuation of stranded Indians as part of “Operation Kaveri”. INS Tarkash is the third ship to join the evacuation after INS Sumedha and INS Teg. About […]
Dedicated Command Cyber Operations for the Indian Army Subject :Science and Technology Section: Defence / Governance Concept : The Indian Army will now raise dedicated specialized agencies in each of its six operational or regional commands across the country to handle the cyberspace domain. Army Commanders Conference Between April 17 and April 23, […]
Google, Meta, Apple on the radar in EU’s online content rules Subject: Science and Technology Section: Awareness of IT Why in News? The European Union (EU) has confirmed the names of 19 platforms that will be subject to its landmark online content rules. News In Brief: The rules, notified under the Digital Services […]