Immune Imprinting Subject : Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context: Studies find ‘immune imprinting’ might be making bivalent boosters less effective. What is immune imprinting? Immune imprinting is a tendency of the body to repeat its immune response based on the first variant it encountered- through infection or vaccination- when it comes across […]
INS Vagir, fifth Scorpene submarine, commissioned Subject : Science and Technology Defence Concept : INS Vagir, which is the fifth Scorpene-class conventional submarine, was commissioned into the Indian Navy. Also, INS Kalvari, the first Scorpene-class submarine built for the Indian Navy, will be fitted with an indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system developed […]
More bio-inspired functional materials pouring out of labs Subject: Science & Tech Section :Biotechnology Bio-inspired materials: Bio-inspired materials are synthetic materials whose structure, properties or function mimic those of natural materials or living matter. Examples include: Light-harvesting photonic materials that mimic photosynthesis Structural composites that imitate the structure of nacre Metal actuators inspired […]
Dealing with drug-resistant pathogens Subject: Science & Tech Section :Biotechnology Context: Pathogens develop drug resistance and we need to find newer drugs against which they have no defence. Antimicrobial peptide (AMP): These are peptides that attach themselves to the body of the pathogen and prevent it from entering our cells. Peptides are small […]
To lower the risk of Kidney disease, eat oily fish, shows research Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Research findings: Higher levels of Omega 3 fatty acids found in seafood are associated with a moderately lower risk of chronic kidney disease and a slower decline in kidney function, according to the research. […]
Leopard 2 tank Subject: Science and Technology Section :Defence Context: Germany has not decided whether to allow its Leopard 2 tanks to be sent to Ukraine. What is a Leopard 2 tank? The Leopard 2 is a 3rd generation main battle tank originally developed by Krauss-Maffei in the 1970s for the West German […]
India’s plan to eradicate measles and rubella Subject : Science and Technology Section: Health/ Diseases/Health related initiatives India’s target of eradicating Measles and Rubella: India had set a target to eliminate measles and rubella (MR) by 2023, having missed the earlier deadline of 2020, due to a variety of reasons, exacerbated by disruptions […]
A powerful laser in the sky helps divert lightning strike Subject: Science &Tech Section: Solar energy Context: A powerful laser can grab hold of a lightning bolt and reroute its path through the sky. How does it work? A powerful laser aimed at the sky can create a virtual lightning rod and divert […]
Genes that made whales grow to giant sizes identified Subject: Science & tech Section : Biotech Context: A new study explored the genetic underpinnings of gigantism in whales, identifying four genes that appear to have played crucial roles. Details: These genes helped in fostering great size but also in mitigating related disadvantageous consequences […]
Trademark Violation Subject : Science and Technology Section: Intellectual Property Rights Concept : The Delhi High Court ruled last week, and dismissed a case of trademark infringement brought by the global fast food chain against Suberb, a Delhi-based restaurant. The Delhi High Court has ruled that Subway cannot claim “exclusivity” or “monopoly” over […]