Merger of 5Gi and 5G Subject – Science and Tech Context – ‘Telcos, stakeholders agree on 5Gi, 5G merger’ Concept – Telecom service providers and other stakeholders across the boardagreed on an action plan merge to 5Gi with the global standard on 5G, the Telecommunications Development Society of India (TSDSI) said. The 5Gi […]
‘Stealth’ version of Omicron Subject – Science and Tech Context – In Denmark, ”Stealth” version of Omicron has spread quickly and become the dominant variant Concept – Scientists and health officials around the world are keeping their eyes on a descendant of the Omicron variant that has been found in more than 50 […]
Neglected Tropical Diseases Subject – Science and Tech Context – In more ways than one, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that has hogged headlines for the past two years, is akin to the experiences of those at risk of being infected by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs). Concept – NTDs is an umbrella […]
‘NeoCov’ Virus Subject – Science and Tech Context – News of the emergence of a new type of coronavirus, with the potential to kill one of every three infected people, has been circulating on the internet for the last couple of days. Concept – A NeoCov virus does indeed exist, and it was […]
Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) Subject – Science and Tech Context – There is an urgent need to replenish the antimicrobial pipeline, as many antibiotics are now ineffective in combating infections Concept – AMR occurs when microbes (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites) change over a period and stop responding to medicines intended to treat them. […]
Artificial Snow Subject – Science and Tech Context – Artificial snow needs to be pumped to pull off the Olympics in Beijing Concept – Snow that is injected with water to harden it and then treated with chemicals to keep the hardened snow in place, is a form of artificial snow that is […]
mRNA Vaccines Subject – Science and Tech Context – China mRNA vaccine may fall short of Pfizer, Moderna shots Concept – To know about mRNA Vaccines, please refer August 2021 DPN.
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) Subject – Science and Tech Context – Price of Covishield, Covaxin may be capped at ₹275/dose Concept – National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) was constituted as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) in 1997 under Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers as an independent Regulator for pricing of drugs and […]
Hyperloop Rail Subject – Science and Tech Context – The Railways is in the news for its plans on hyperloop trains Concept – Hyperloop trains are hydrogen fuel-cell trains and lighter aluminium coaches — the most futuristic being hyperloop. Hyperloop trains, like Maglev, use linear motors, with magnetised coils placed along the track […]
Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) by ISRO Subject – Science and Tech Context – ISRO’s SSLV, a small satellite launcher with big prospects ahead Concept – The ISRO chairman has mentioned the launch of an “SSLV-D1 Micro SAT in April 2022”. The SSLV is intended to cater to a market for the launch […]