Protein-based Vaccines Subject – Science and Tech Context – Indonesia’s recent approval for emergency use of the first protein-based vaccine developed by Novavax is welcome news Concept – Unlike the never-used-before platforms of the mRNA and viral vector vaccines, recombinant protein-based technology is time-tested and widely used for many viral diseases. Protein-based vaccines, […]
Antiretroviral Drugs Subject – Science and Tech Context – People with past exposure to antiretroviral drugs thrice as likely to resist them: WHO Concept – It is a combination of daily medications that stop the virus from reproducing. The therapy helps in protecting CD4 cells thus keeping the immune system strong enough to […]
James Webb Space Telescope Subject – Science and Tech Context – The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s largest space science telescope ever constructed, is scheduled to be sent into orbit no earlier than December 22, 2021. Concept – The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA’s largest space science telescope ever constructed, is scheduled to […]
Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs Subject – Science and Tech Context – Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, seven Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs for ST established during the last two years in different regions of the country Concept – Science Technology and Innovation (STI) Hubs are being established by the Department of […]
Omicron Cryptocurrency Subject – Science and Tech Context – Omicron cryptocurrency price shoots up 10 times in two days Concept – A relatively lesser known cryptocurrency token named after the Greek letter Omicron saw its price surge more than 10 times in a matter of two days outperforming top digital currencies like Bitcoin […]
INSPACe Topic: Science and Tech Concept: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) to provide a level playing field for private companies to use Indian space infrastructure. This is part of reforms aimed at giving a boost to private sector participation in […]
Omicron Topic: Science and tech Context: The World Health Organization has classified a new variant of the novel coronavirus, which belongs to a lineage named B.1.1.529, as a ‘variant of concern’, and named is Omicron. This variant was first identified by scientists in South Africa, but has spread to nearly a dozed countries […]
Genome sequencing in India Topic: Science and tech Context: Omicron threat: India’s COVID-19 genome sequencing a measly 0.2% Concept: Genome: It is an organism’s complete set of DNA, including all of its genes. Each genome contains all of the information needed to build and maintain that organism. In humans, a copy of the […]