Pandemic And Epidemic Intelligence Subject – Science and Tech Context – To prevent outbreaks, WHO sets up hub on pandemic and epidemic intelligence in Berlin Concept – Berlin will be home to a new hub for pandemic and epidemic intelligence, an international initiative to be better prepared for global disease threats. Germany will […]
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) Subject – Science and Tech Context – Proposal to ban VPNs has India Inc worried Concept – The proposal of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs to block virtual private networks (VPNs) in India has left many multinational and Indian companies in a tizzy. Many companies have been […]
Breakthrough Infections Subject – Science and Tech Context – Breakthrough infections on expected lines: report. Concept – ICMR said that a small fraction of those vaccinated with either Covaxin or Covishield have tested positive (i.e. breakthrough” infections). However, these instances do not undermine the efficacy of the vaccines. The immune response begins to develop usually two weeks after […]
C.1.2 variant of Covid-19 Subject – Science and Tech Context – C.1.2 variant of Covid-19: This variant is changing and mutating at a rapid rate within its genome which are similar to those seen in many variants of concern and variants of interest, including the Delta. Concept – Scientists in South Africa recently […]
Li-ion Batteries Subject – Science and Tech Context – Lucas TVS to build Li-ion battery unit for ₹2,500 cr. Concept – A lithium-ion battery or Li-ion battery is a type of rechargeable battery. Li-ion batteries use an intercalated (Intercalation is the reversible inclusion or insertion of a molecule into materials with layered structures) lithium compound as one electrode material, compared to the […]
Dengue Subject – Science and Tech Context – 40 die of suspected dengue in Firozabad. Concept – Dengue is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected female Aedes Aegypti mosquito. This mosquito also transmits chikungunya, yellow fever and Zika infection. Aedesaegypti is a daytime feeder. The peak biting periods are early in the morning and in […]
Malaria Subject – Science and Tech Context – Genetically changed mosquitoes could transform Africa’s long fight against malaria. Concept – Malaria is a life threatening mosquito borne blood disease caused by plasmodium parasites. It is predominantly found in the tropical and subtropical areas of Africa, South America as well as Asia. The parasites spread through the […]
Nano-Technology Subject – Science and Tech Context – Nanotech opens up job options in a variety of industries. Concept – Nanotechnology primarily refers to the use and creation of particles that are smaller than 100 nanometre. The Government of India launched the Nano Mission in 2007 as an umbrella capacity-building programme. As a […]
BCG Vaccine Subject – Science and Tech Context – BCG vaccine: 100 years and counting Concept – BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) is the vaccine against tuberculosis (TB) in humans. TB is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis, belonging to the Mycobacteriaceae family consisting of about 200 members. Some of these cause diseases like […]
Gaganyaan Mission Subject – Science and Tech Context – Indian pilots to return to Russia soon for stitching customized space suits. Concept – Gaganyaan is a mission by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). Under the Gaganyaan schedule: Three flights will be sent into orbit. There will be two unmanned flights and one human […]