INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION TOPIC: Science & Tech Context- NASA has said the International Space Station cease operations in 2031. Concept- International Space Station: The ISS is a manmade space station or artificial satellite that is habitable for humans in space. It is in the low-earth orbit and there are astronauts living onboard the […]
5G TECHNOLOGY TOPIC: Science & Technology Context- The auctions for the 5G spectrum and the subsequent rollout of the technology is likely to happen in the forthcoming fiscal year said Finance Minister in Budget 2022-23. Concept- Of the 8 per cent adjusted gross revenue payable by private telecom service providers and other telecom […]
DLI Scheme Subject – Science and Tech Context – India has invited applications from 100 domestic companies, startups and small and medium enterprises to become a part of the design-linked incentive (DLI) scheme Concept – What is the DLI scheme? The DLI scheme aims to provide financial and infrastructural support to companies setting up fabs or semiconductor […]
IndEA 2.0 Subject – Science and Tech Context – Govt. moots plan to link digital IDs Concept – The government has invited stakeholder comments on a proposal that seeks to establish ‘Federated Digital Identities’ to optimise the number of digital identities that a citizen needs to have, by linking various consumer identification data […]
Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Subject – Science and Tech Context – The Rate Of Covid-19 Related Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome In Children Is Skyrocketing Concept – Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed, including the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, skin, eyes, or gastrointestinal […]
Faster Spread of Omicron Subject – Science and Tech Context – Faster spread of Omicron is not due to higher viral load Concept – Omicron variant became the dominant variant infecting both vaccinated and the unvaccinated persons in many countries just one month after the World Health Organization designated it a variant of […]
Ultra-Long Period Magnetar Subject – Science and Tech Context – Scientists spot a blinking star’s ‘totally unexpected’ behaviour Concept – Scientists have detected an incredibly dense star and suspect it might be a type of exotic astrophysical object whose existence has been only hypothesised until now. The object, spotted using the Murchison Widefield […]
Hypoglycaemia Subject – Science and Tech Context – Doctors see post-COVID hypoglycaemia among patients Concept – Hypoglycemia, also called low blood sugar, is a fall in blood sugar to levels below normal, typically below 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L). Hypoglycemia may result in headache, tiredness, clumsiness, trouble talking, confusion, fast heart rate, sweating, shakiness, […]
Intranasal Vaccine Subject – Science and Tech Context – Intranasal booster trials get DCGI nod Concept – An intranasal vaccine stimulates a broad immune response – neutralizing IgG, mucosal IgA, and T cell responses. The nasal route has excellent potential for vaccination due to the organized immune systems of the nasal mucosa. Advantages Non-invasive, Needle-free. Ease […]
Technology and Innovation Support Centres (TISCs) Subject – Science and Tech Context – DPIIT invites varsities, R&D bodies to set up tech centres Concept – Technology and Innovation Support Centers (TISCs), whose establishment and development is supported by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), are designed to provide innovators in developing countries with […]