EU regulator backs Eisai-Biogen Alzheimer’s drug Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The European Union’s drugs regulator, the European Medicines Agency (EMA), recently recommended the approval of Leqembi (a drug developed by Eisai and Biogen) for patients with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. This decision marks a reversal from its initial rejection four months ago and […]
China’s Expanding Military and Aerospace Capabilities Highlighted at Airshow China Sub : Sci Sec :Defence Why in News China’s largest air show, Airshow China 2024, has commenced in Zhuhai, drawing global attention as it showcases advancements in the nation’s military and aerospace capabilities. This event serves as a strategic platform for Beijing to […]
Engineering Bacteria to Perform Mathematical Computations Sub : Sci Sec : Awareness in IT and Computers Why in News The Saha Institute of Nuclear Physics in Kolkata achieved a significant breakthrough by engineering bacteria to solve mathematical problems. This advancement, led by synthetic biologist Dr. Sangram Bagh and his team, enables bacteria to […]
DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Test of Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) Sub : Sci Sec : Defence Why in News The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently carried out the first test flight of a newly developed Long-Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). About LRLACM: The DRDO conducted the initial test […]
New NASA-ISRO satellite ‘NISAR’ to revolutionise Earth monitoring, disaster preparedness Sub : Sci Sec: Space tech NISAR Mission: The NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission, a joint initiative by NASA and ISRO, represents a significant leap in Earth observation capabilities. It aims to monitor changes in the Earth’s surface with unmatched precision, benefiting […]
Human-to-Human Transmission of Mpox Clade Ia: New Findings and Implications Sub : Sci Sec : Health Why in News Recent research has revealed evidence that Clade Ia of the mpox virus has evolved to spread through human-to-human transmission, a shift from the historically limited animal-to-human transmissions associated with this clade. This development raises […]
Gluten: animator of the dough Sub: Sci Sec: Health What is Gluten: Many cereal grains, particularly barley, wheat, and rye contain specific proteins that, when mixed with water and kneaded, create an elastic mass. This mass is called gluten. At the microscopic level, gluten is an elastic mesh of the protein molecules. It […]
France evaluating India’s Pinaka rocket system for its use Sub : Sci Sec: Defence Context: France is considering India’s indigenously developed Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) system for its defence needs. The French Army is organizing a detailed evaluation of Pinaka, among other global options to replace its M270 Lance-Roquettes Unitaire (LRU) rocket […]
Why Cambodia’s Novel H5N1 Reassortant Virus Requires Vigilant Monitoring: Key Insights and Implications Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Cambodia has seen a resurgence of H5N1 bird flu cases after over a decade, with a notable rise in cases linked to a novel reassortant strain of the virus, reported between February 2023 […]
India will fail to meet 2025 TB ‘elimination’ target Sub: Sci Sec : Health Context: According to WHO Global TB Report 2024 and the India TB Report 2024, India will not be able to even meet the 2025 milestones set by the WHO End TB Strategy, let alone achieving the ambitious goal of […]