Anabolic steroids Subject :Science and Technology Section : Basic Content: Anabolic steroids are essentially lab-made versions of the male hormone testosterone. They have a similar effect of increasing muscle mass as the natural hormone It also increases male characteristics in a person, such as facial hair and a deeper voice. However, anabolic steroids […]
Rice Fortification Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context- As many as 600 of the 900 major rice mills in Telangana have installed blending machines to add micronutrients to parboiled rice milled from paddy bought by them in the rabi season. Concept- Move comes in the wake of Food Corporation of India agreeing […]
Zoonotic Diseases Subject: Science & Tech Section: Disease Context- Coronavirus can spawn potential variants that can jump back to humans. Concept- The role of “animal reservoirs” in the spread of COVID-19 is still being studied but evidence of zoonosis, or the virus jumping from animals to humans, is growing. Some experts supported the […]
EV Fires Subject: Science and Tech Section: Msc Context- The Union government has constituted an expert panel to probe the recent series of battery explosions in electric vehicles (EVs). Concept- Manufacturers such as Okinawa and Pure EV have recalled some batches of electric scooters after their vehicles caught fire. What goes into a […]
Need to update IT Act; no privacy concern in CERT-In guidelines Subject: Science and Technology Section: IT Information Technology Act, 2000 — the country’s core legal framework that regulates entities on the internet such social media platforms and e-commerce companies. Promulgated in 2000, the IT Act was developed to promote the IT industry, […]
How genetics helped crack a Sepoy Mutiny era mystery Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context- Scientists tap DNA tech to ascertain the origin of the martyred soldiers. Concept- The scientists used mitochondrial DNA and stable isotope analysis to ascertain the origin of the martyrs. About Mitochondrial DNA: The mtDNA is composed of […]
The mysterious Hepatitis outbreak in children around the world Subject: Science & Tech Context- A series of unexplained cases of Hepatitis B in children has taken over the world. Many countries including the US and UK reported mysterious cases of a few children being diagnosed with Hepatitis B. Concept- What is Hepatitis B? […]
SSLV ‘development flights’ likely in 2022 Subject: Science & Tech Context- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is hoping to have all three development flights planned for its ‘baby rocket’ — the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) — in 2022 itself. Concept- What is SSLV? The SSLV is a small-lift launch vehicle being […]
Counter Drone Systems Subject: Science & Tech Section: MSc Context- NSG to equip paramilitary forces, State police with anti-drone capabilities Concept- About Counter Drone Systems: The armed forces — Army, Air Force and Navy — are developing their own capabilities and have lined up to purchase counter drone systems, essentially developed by the […]
Flow Batteries Subject: Science & Tech Section: MSc Context- Can flow batteries support India’s renewable energy pivot? Concept- India’s ambition of creating re newable energy capacity of 500 GW by 2030 cannot be realised without large scale storage systems. It is generally accepted that conventional battery systems cannot provide an affordable solution. Flow […]