Scientists tested an electron’s response to a magnetic field with extreme accuracy Subject : Science and technology Section : Msc Concept : Physicists have recently made the most precise test yet, of the Standard Model of Particles by measuring the magnetic moment of an electron with 0.13 parts per trillion accuracies. The measurement […]
Chandrayaan 3 lander successfully completed key test Subject : Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept : According to the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), the lander for the Chandrayaan-3 mission successfully completed the crucial EMI-EMC (Electro – Magnetic Interference/ Electro – Magnetic Compatibility) test at the U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru. Chandrayaan-3 […]
Need for extra dose of polio Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : An additional dose of injectable polio vaccine has been introduced in West Bengal as part of the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) for children in India. As per the announcement, additional dose will be given at nine months, in […]
Feathering in Nepal Plane crash Subject : Science and technology Section: Msc Concept : A preliminary report by the Aircraft Accident Investigation Commission of Nepal on the crash of a Yeti Airlines ATR 72-500 brought to light that the propellers of the plane were found in an unusual “feathered” position. What is ‘feathering’? […]
Schedule M norms Subject : Science and Technology Section : Health Context: In just six months, reports of three major global incidents, including deaths, have been potentially linked to pharmaceutical products sourced from India. The incidents, have put local manufacturing practices and supply chain management under fresh scrutiny Content After incidents of deaths […]
Viral Interference Subject : Science and technology Section : Health Concept : Three years into the pandemic, COVID-19 is still going strong, causing wave after wave as case numbers soar, subside, then ascend again. Now in addition to covid, there is a return of flu (absent during the pandemic) plus respiratory syncytial virus […]
Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Subject: Science and Technology Section: Defence Concept: HAL to provide maintenance and overhaul support for MQ9B drone engines in India. As India looks to purchase armed Predator Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) from the U.S., Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) and General Atomics announced at Aero India on Wednesday […]
Agristack: The New Digital Push in Agriculture Subject: Science and Technology Section: Agriculture Concept: The government is working on a digital ‘stack’ of agricultural datasets, with its core as land records About AgriStack: It is a collection of technologies and digital databases that focuses on farmers and the agricultural sector. AgriStack will create […]
Ring around a dwarf planet Subject: Science and technology Section: Space technology Concept: Astronomers have found a ring around a dwarf planet, located in the Kuiper Belt at the solar system’s edge, called Quaoar, according to a new study. The ring, however, is positioned much further away from the planet than is usual […]
Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Subject : Science and technology Section: Health Concept : The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for governments to prioritize health care and respond quickly to a crisis. The silent pandemic of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is thriving with poor response from governments across the globe. AMR threatens global […]