First complete human genome Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotech Context: In 2003, the Human Genome Project made history when it sequenced 92% of the human genome. But ever since then, scientists have struggled to decipher the remaining 8%. Now, a team of nearly 100 scientists from the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium has unveiled […]
NFC technology for instant payments Subject: Science & Tech Section: Computer Context- Google Pay has recently launched a new feature in India, ‘Tap to pay for UPI’, in collaboration with Pine Labs. The feature makes use of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. Concept- Google Pay has been the first among UPI apps to […]
The Complete Human Genome Subject: Science & Tech Section: Biotechnology Context- Two decades after most of the human genome was mapped, scientists have now filled in the gaps that remained. Concept- Nearly two decades ago, when scientists published the map of the human genome for the first time, it was hailed as a […]
Blockchain Technology Subject: Science & Tech Context- Gadchiroli uses blockchain caste certificates to deter forgery. Concept- Bengaluru-based LegitDoc is powering a Maharashtra government initiative to issue 65,000 blockchain caste certificates in Gadchiroli district, which has about 70 per cent tribal population. The caste certificates are produced on blockchain to deter any forgery. LegitDoc […]
Genome Editing Technology Subject: Science & Tech Context- The central government paved the way for easy introduction of genome edited crops. The government has clearly distinguished such crops from genetically modified crops and has prescribed relatively easier norms for their introduction. Concept- What has the government decided? On Wednesday, the Environment Ministry put […]
Government Initiatives on ISRO Subject: Science and Technology Section: Space Technology Context: Researchers from the Centre for Development Studies (CDS) and the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST) valued India’s ‘Space economy’ at ₹36,794 Crore for 2020-21. Concept: The findings outlined the annual budget for the space programme and its constituents- […]
TB vax: Serum Institute seeks emergency-use authorization Subject: Science and tech Section: COVID -19 Context: The Serum Institute has applied to the Drugs Controller General of India, seeking emergency use authorisation for its recombinant BCG (rBCG) vaccine for the prevention of tuberculosis, said official sources on Sunday. India’s TB immunisation programme currently offers […]
Cobots rising Subject: Science and Tech Section: Robotics Context: Robots that work hand-in-hand with humans are set to transform businesses big and small alike in the near future What are Cobots? A cobot is intended to work hand-in-hand with humans in a shared workspace. This is in contrast with full-fledged robots that are […]
T cell immune responses seen a year after infection Subject: Science and Tech Section: Basic science Context: Omicron variant was found to cause only mild disease in fully vaccinated people and in those with previous infection. Findings of new study from Wuhan: About T Cells Cells also called T lymphocyte, type of leukocyte […]
How mitochondria adapted to living within cells Subject: Science and Tech Section: Basic science Context: An organism that has been around from 2 billion years ago has given biologists from Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology, Hyderabad (CCMB), a clue as to how mitochondria became an inseparable part of animal and plant cells […]