Ethereum Merge Subject : Science & Tech Context : Ethereum has undergone a technical upgrade and this upgrade is called the ‘Merge’. Concept : Ethereum, the world’s second most valuable crypto currency, has completed a significant software overhaul which promises to ramp up security of the crypto currency while claiming to cut down […]
Quantum Entanglement in Atomic clocks Subject : Science & Tech Context :Researchers have quantum entangled atomic clocks, allowing them to be synchronised more accurately. Concept : Two atomic clocks have been connected using quantum entanglement – a property that intrinsically links them so that changes in one instantaneously affect the other. The connection […]
The Water Scarcity Clock Subject : Science and Tech Concept: Water Scarcity Clock: The Water Scarcity Clock was created by World Data Lab with funding by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit on behalf of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany and in partnership with the International Institute of […]
New industry standards and battery norms for Electric Vehicles Subject : Science and Tech Context: The development comes after a string of EV fires took place in various parts of the country due to faulty batteries over the last few months, prompting the government to formulate expert committees to investigate the fires and […]
Dengue Vaccine Subject : Science & Technology Context :The Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL), a leading vaccine manufacturer in the country, has got permission for Phase-1 trial of dengue vaccine. Concept : IIL is developing the dengue vaccine in collaboration with the US-based National Institute of Health (NIH). Virus is supplied by the National […]
Keeping Big Tech in Check Subject : Science & tech Context : The White House recently convened a discussion involving experts and practitioners on the harms that tech platforms could cause. Concept : The United States has identified six key principles to keep their power in check. The areas range from competition; privacy; […]
The rising spectre of bio-crimes Subject : Science and Technology Section: Biotechnology Easy availability of genome editing and sequencing tools has democratized genetic engineering Newly emerging ‘synthetic biology’ enables wrongdoings — from illegal gene editing to home-cooked drugs and neuro-hacking Some might remember the 2001‘anthrax attacks’ — people received letters laced with anthrax, […]
Night Sky Sanctuary Subject : Science and Technology Section: Space Context: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh says, India’s first-ever “Night Sky Sanctuary” to be set up in Ladakh; the proposed Dark Sky Reserve will be completed at Hanle in Ladakh within 3 months; it will boost Astro tourism in India Concept: Dark Sky […]