Illegal GM maize detected in processed and unprocessed food products in India Sub : Sci Sec :Biotech Detection of Genetically Modified (GM) Maize in India: GM maize, which is illegal in India, was found in both processed and unprocessed maize products sold commercially. Researchers at the National Institute of Food Technology, Entrepreneurship and […]
All about Proba-3, the advanced European solar mission that ISRO will launch Sub : Sci Sec :Space sector Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will launch the European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission on its PSLV rocket to study the solar corona, the outermost and hottest part of the Sun’s atmosphere, from Sriharikota. […]
India’s 6GHz Spectrum Dilemma Sub : Sci Sec : Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News The launch of Sony’s PlayStation 5 Pro in India has been delayed due to the ongoing restrictions on the 6GHz spectrum for WiFi use. While several countries have adopted the 6GHz band for advanced WiFi capabilities, […]
Why satellite space junk may be bad news for the environment Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: With the rapid increase in satellite launches, concerns are growing about the environmental impact of these spacecraft, particularly at the end of their lifecycle. Rising Numbers of Satellites Over 10,000 active satellites are currently orbiting Earth. […]
Impact of Early HPV Vaccination on Cervical Cancer Prevention: Insights from a Scottish Study Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News A recent population-based study conducted in Scotland has highlighted the effectiveness of early HPV vaccination in preventing cervical cancer. This research, covering data from 1988 to 2016, shows that women vaccinated at […]
Study shows fatal spread of H5N1 from ferrets to suckling kits Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Researchers have found that lactating ferrets with mammary gland infection with the H5N1 influenza virus (2.3.4.4b clade) are capable of spreading it to pups. The virus was previously considered unlikely to spread among mammals, but recent outbreaks […]
Iran’s Response to UN Censure: Launch of Advanced Centrifuges and Uranium Enrichment Expansion Sub :Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Why in News Iran recently announced the launch of “new and advanced” centrifuges, following a censure by the UN nuclear watchdog, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The resolution, backed by several Western nations, criticized […]
Rise in Mpox cases: WHO keeps highest alert level Sub : Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) has maintained its highest level of alert for the Mpox epidemic due to the rising number of cases and geographic spread. WHO had declared mpox as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern […]