Personalized cell ‘editing’ used to treat cancer patients: study Subject :Science and Tech Context- Scientists have, for the first time, used CRISPR technology to insert genes that allow immune cells to attack cancer cells, potentially leaving normal cells unharmed and increasing the effectiveness of immunotherapy. About the research findings- The CRISPR gene editing […]
ISRO, for the first time, delivers FTS packages to space-tech start-ups for sub-orbital mission Subject: Science and Technology Agnikul cosmos- Chennai-based space-tech start-up Agnikul, with the support of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), has received Flight Termination System (FTS) package from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as part […]
All you need to know about Vikram S and why it is a big deal Subject: Science and Technology Context- India’s first privately developed launch vehicle is set to make its maiden flight from Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) launchpad at Sriharikota. Mission Prarambh- Under this mission, Vikram-S will carry 3 customer satellites […]
India’s first private launch vehicle all set for its maiden flight Subject: Science and Technology Context- India’s first privately developed launch vehicle – Hyderabad-based Skyroot’s Vikram-S – is all set to make its maiden flight from the country’s only spaceport in Sriharikota between November 12 and 16. Skyroot aerospace- A private start-up in […]
‘Beaver blood moon’ offers world’s last total lunar eclipse until 2025 Subject: Science and Technology Context- Nighttimeskywatchers from East Asia to North America will be treated to the rare spectacle of a “Beaver blood moon” on Tuesday, weather permitting, as the Earth, moon and sun align to produce a total lunar eclipse for […]
Malaria Subject :Science and Technology Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite. The parasite is spread to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes. People who have malaria usually feel very sick with a high fever and shaking chills. While the disease is uncommon in temperate climates, malaria is still common in […]
Falcon Heavy launch Subject :Science and Technology Context: The Falcon Heavy launch: the most powerful operational rocket in the world What are the specifications of the Falcon Heavy rocket? SpaceX claims Falcon Heavy to be the most powerful rocket in the world today by a factor of two. With a lifting capacity of […]
Study links PM 2.5 pollutants to anaemia prevalence Subject : Science and Technology Context- Long-term exposure to fine airborne particulate matter — PM 2.5 pollutants — may increase the prevalence of anaemia among women of reproductive age through systemic inflammation, a study has found. About the study- The study was carried out by […]
Chinese rocket debris falls into the sea again — why does this happen? Subject: Science and Technology Context- On Nov. 4, large fragments of China’s Long March 5B rocket plunged uncontrolled into the south-central Pacific Ocean. The fragments were stages of the rocket used to deliver the third and final module of the […]