Solid State Batteries Subject: Science & Tech Context- The move away from liquid electrolytes, which are highly flammable organic solvents. Concept- The government of India recently announced a major push towards solid-state battery research. A consortium of 15 institutions, including the IITs of Bombay, Roorkee, Kanpur, Kharagpur, has been set up, with IISER […]
W Boson Particles Subject : Science & Tech Section: Basic Science Context- W boson mass measurement surprises physicists. The Higgs boson mass allowed physicists to infer that the mass of the W boson would be 80,357±6 MeV.2. Concept- In particle physics, the W and Z bosons are vector bosons that are together known […]
‘Micro-swimmers’ may soon help with drug delivery Subject: Science & Tech Section: Msc Context- it is possible to use light as a fuel to move microbots in real body conditions with intelligent drug delivery that is selectively sensitive to cancer cells. Concept- Microbots: Made from the two dimensional compound poly (heptazine imide) carbon […]
Fortification Of Rice Subject: Science & Tech Section: Msc Context- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved supply of fortified rice in all States and Union Territories (UTs) by 2024 in a phased manner. Concept- Fortified Rice will be supplied throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the: National Food Security […]
XE Recombinant Variant Subject: SCIENCE & TECH Section: Biotechnology Context- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation declared that it had detected the country’s first XE recombinant variant of SARSCoV2. Concept- What is the XE Variant of Coronavirus? XE is a sub-variant of Omicron. The new variation is a Covid 19 Variant XE cross between two Omicron […]
SpaceX’s launch of three visitors to ISS Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space Technology Context: SpaceX launched three rich businessmen and their astronaut escort to the International Space Station for more than a week’s stay, as NASA joins Russia in hosting guests at the world’s most expensive tourist destination. Background: Russia has been […]
Geospatial Data Services Subject: Science & Tech Context- Only Indian entities will be permitted to carry out mobile-mapping and street-view surveys, and those in Indian territorial waters, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh said in the Lok Sabha. Concept- The Minister said these were part of the “guidelines for acquiring and […]
Ael Blood Group Subject: Science & Tech Context- According to pathologists, about 40 to 50 people in the world have Ael blood. Concept- According to pathologists, there are barely 40 to 50 people in the world with Ael blood group, most of whom are in South-East Asia. Ael has the least amount of […]
The recombinant variants of SARS-CoV-2 Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context- The World Health Organization (WHO) has flagged the emergence of a new variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus — the XE recombinant. Concept- How are variants created? SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is an RNA virus which evolves by accumulating genetic […]
Satellite Phones Subject: Science & Tech Section: Space Science Context- There is renewed interest in satellite communication deployments, with Starlink, operated by SpaceX, and OneWeb, promoted by Bharti Global, vying to enter the Indian market for offering satellite broadband connectivity to every corner of the country. Concept- A satellite phone is a type […]