ISRO Launches PSLV C-54/EOS-06 Mission Subject : Science and Technology Context : The Indian Space Research Organization launched PLV-C54/EOS-06 Mission with Oceans-3 and eight nanosatellites on board from Sriharikota spaceport. Concept : The PLV-C54/EOS-06 Mission includes EOS-06 (Oceans-3), plus eight nanosatellites which are BhutanSat, ‘Anand’ from Pixxel, Thybolt two numbers from Dhurva Space […]
QR Code for Drugs Subject : Science & technology Context : Government of India has recently introduced quick response (QR) codes to ensure authenticity and traceability of 300 common drug brands. Concept : A week ago, the Centre had mandated that the country’s 300 top brands sport […]
Narcoanalysis VS Polygraph analysis Subject: Science and technology Context : Shraddha Murder Case, Polygraph analysis: Itis based on the assumption that physiological responses that are triggered when a person is lying are different from what they would be otherwise. Instruments like cardio-cuffs or sensitive electrodes are attached to the person, and variables such as […]
Ransomware attacks cripples AIIMS service Subject : Science and Technology Context: AIIMS Delhi hospital was hit by ransomware which crippled important services for over 30 hours What is the issue: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) at AIIMS Delhi on Wednesday said that a ransomware attack affected the hospital server due to which day-today […]
Measles outbreak hits Mumbai and nearby areas: 13 deaths in a month Subject: Science and Technology Context: With 13 deaths over the last month and a sharp spike in cases, Mumbai and its surrounding areas are staring at a measles outbreak. Until 23 nov, the city had reported 233 confirmed cases, of which […]
Antimicrobial resistance: Multi-stakeholder platform launched to drive collective action, collaboration Subject :Science and Technology Context- An Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Multi-stakeholder Partnership Platform (MSPP) was established November 18, 2022 to mark the beginning of the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). About the Platform- Launched by- the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United […]
ISRO to attempt 200th launch of RH 200 Subject : Science & technology Context : The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will attempt the 200th consecutively successful launch of the Rohini RH-200 sounding rocket on Wednesday from Thumba. Concept : About RH 200: RH-200 is a two-stage rocket capable of climbing to a […]
Antimicrobial Resistance: New CSE report focuses on major ethnoveterinary medicine programme Subject: Science and Technology Context: In the news- Delhi-based think-tank, Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), will release a special report titled Ethnoveterinary medicine: An alternative to antibiotics for the dairy sector to mark World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW). World AMR Awareness […]