Thalassemia Subject – Science and Tech Context – HC notice to govt. on plea to restore free supply of medicine for thalassemia patients Concept – Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder wherein the body produces an inadequate amount of haemoglobin. Haemoglobin is a protein molecule that carries oxygen in the red blood cells. […]
Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) Subject – Science and Tech Context – Study probes how ejections from Sun’s corona influence space weather predictions crucial for monitoring satellites Concept – A recent study has shown how conditions and events in the solar atmosphere like coronal mass ejections influence the accuracy of space weather prediction, which […]
Dementia Subject – Science and Tech Context – Pandemic made access to medical care, support challenging for dementia patients. Concept – Dementia is a disease of the brain characterised by progressive deterioration in brain function, including memory, learning, orientation, language, comprehension and judgment. The irreversible decline in intellectual and physical functioning affects the […]
Covid’s ‘hidden heroes’ Subject – Science and Tech Context – Antivirals, monoclonal antibodies and viral-killing pills are under development, but making them accessible will be a challenge. Concept – Antivirals, monoclonal antibodies or small molecules (pills) are the “hidden heroes” the biopharmaceutical industry is putting its money on. Monoclonal antibody treatments are beginning […]
Vaccine Wastage Subject – Science and Tech Context – On one hand, India’s COVID-19 vaccine shortage is impeding the success of the ongoing immunisation drive. On the other, there are reports of vaccine wastage. Concept – The WHO describes vaccine wastage to be the “sum of vaccines discarded, lost, damaged or destroyed.” On […]
Planet Nine Subject – Science and Tech Context – researchers are looking for Planet Nine Concept – In August 2006, the International Astronomical Union broke several hearts when it announced that it had reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet. The decision was based on Pluto’s size and the fact that it resides within […]
Stablecoins Subject – Science and Tech Context – Washington worrying about Stablecoins Concept – Stablecoins might be the most ironically named innovation of the cryptocurrency era, at least in the eyes of many Washington regulators and policymakers. These digital currencies promise to maintain their value, which is generally pegged to a government currency […]
China’s Shenzhou-12 Subject – Science and Tech Context – Chinese astronauts back after 90 days in space Concept – Shenzhou 12 was a Chinese spaceflight launched on 17 June 2021. The flight marked the seventh crewed Chinese spaceflight and the twelfth flight of the Shenzhou program. The spacecraft carried three members of the People’s Liberation Army Astronaut Corps (PLAAC) […]
Holograms Subject – Science and Tech Context – The TV show Star Trek: The Next Generation introduced millions of people to the idea of a holodeck: an immersive, realistic 3D holographic projection of a complete environment that you could interact with and even touch. Concept – In the 21st century, holograms are already […]
Agni-V Missile Subject – Science and Tech Context – China questions India’s missile project Concept – Agni-V is the most advanced surface-to-surface indigenously built ballistic missile. It is a three-stage, solid fuel 17-metre tall, and is capable of carrying a nuclear warhead of about 1.5 tonnes. Agni-V is a fire and forget missile, […]