Emerging H5N1 Mutations and Their Potential Impact on Human Infections Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News Recent cases of H5N1 avian influenza in British Columbia, Canada, and Alameda County, California, have raised global public health concerns. These cases highlight the virus’s potential to mutate, increasing its adaptability to human hosts […]
Ban this carcinogenic ‘heart-burn’ drug Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: In 2020, Valisure, an American pharmacy, revealed that Ranitidine products, including Zantac, contained high levels of N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). Ranitidine is a medication used to decrease stomach acid production. NDMA is a potent carcinogen, and prolonged exposure to high levels can increase the risk […]
Indian Army Integrates Logistics Drones and Advances Stealth Technology Sub :Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army has received Sabal-20 logistics drones, developed by Endure Air Systems, for deployment in the eastern sector. Simultaneously, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, has unveiled a groundbreaking Metamaterial Surface Cloaking System (MSCS), named […]
Moiré Superconductors: Unlocking New Frontiers in Quantum Materials Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News Recent research has demonstrated that moiré materials made from semiconductors, such as twisted bilayer tungsten diselenide (tWSe₂), exhibit superconductivity. This discovery challenges the earlier notion that superconductivity was exclusive to graphene-based moiré systems. The […]
Indian Space Exploration at 61 Sub : Sci Sec: space sector Why in News November 21, marked 61 years since the launch of India’s space program with the first Nike-Apache sounding rocket at Thumba, Kerala. GSAT-N2 (GSAT-20) Satellite: Type: High Throughput Communication Satellite. Operating Band: Ka-band. Weight: 4,700 kg at lift-off. Mission Life: […]
International Pathogen Surveillance Network announces first recipients of grants to better understand disease threats Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) and partners announced 10 projects that will receive almost US$ 2 million in grants to improve capacities in pathogen genomic surveillance. Details: The catalytic grant fund was established […]
India indigenously develops new antibiotic for drug-resistant pneumonia Sub : Sci Sec: Health A new antibiotic for drug-resistant pneumonia: Company: Wockhardt Ltd, a Maharashtra-based pharmaceutical firm. Drug Name: Nafithromycin (Trade Name: Miqnaf). Purpose: First indigenously developed antibiotic for treating Community-Acquired Bacterial Pneumonia (CABP) in adults, particularly drug-resistant cases. Development Journey: 14 years of […]
How scientists developed pills that can replace injections Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: A team of researchers has developed ingestible capsules that release a burst of drugs directly inside the stomach or digestive system. These capsules offer an alternative method of drug delivery, potentially replacing injections for medications such as insulin. Importance […]
MACE Telescope in Ladakh: India’s Frontier in Gamma-Ray Astronomy Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) telescope was recently inaugurated in Hanle, Ladakh, marking a significant milestone in India’s astronomical research. It is now the highest imaging Cherenkov telescope in the world and aims to provide […]
New breakthrough battery material could increase EV range by 70% Sub : Sci Sec :Msc Context: Developers of a new battery material claim that it could boost an electric car’s range by up to 70 per cent. Structural Battery: Scientists at Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden have developed what they call […]