WORLD NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES Subject : Science & tech Context : Delegates at the 74th World Health Assembly unanimously adopted a proposal by the UAE to declare January 30 as ‘World NTD Day’. Concept : Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of tropical infections which are common in low-income populations in […]
NEGVAC Subject : Science & tech Context : the government is still examining the American pharma giant’s request for indemnity against the cost of compensation for any severe side effects, Dr V K Paul ,who also heads the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for Covid-19 (NEGVAC), said. Concept : National Expert Group […]
SERO SURVEY Subject : Science & tech Context : India reported over 1.5 crore Covid cases since January, yet no sero surveys announced so far. Concept : The serological survey was meant to detect whether the person being tested had developed antibodies against the coronavirus. Since it is not possible to test everyone, […]
MIS-C Subject : Science & tech Context : Anticipating the likelihood of a rise in cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C), the Pune paediatric Covid task force has urged parents to get vaccinated on a priority basis against SARS-COV2 infection. Concept : Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a condition […]
CDOM Subject: Science & tech Context: Recently, the Ministry of Science & Technology has said that the reduced the anthropogenic activities during COVID-19 imposed lockdown period indicated by decreased Colored Dissolved Organic Matter (CDOM) build-up and nutrients in the Mandovi Estuary. Concept: Dissolved Organic Matter (DOM) The dissolved organic matter is the largest […]
HAVANA SYNDROME Subject: Science & technology Context: The Biden administration is facing new pressure to resolve a mystery that has vexed its predecessors: Is an adversary using a microwave or radio wave weapon to attack the brains of US diplomats, spies and military personnel? Concept: Havana Syndrome: In late 2016, USA diplomats and […]
VIRGIN GALACTIC ROCKET Subject: Science & technology Context: Virgin Galactic on Saturday made its first rocket-powered flight from New Mexico to the fringe of space in a manned shuttle, as the company forges toward offering tourist flights to the edge of the Earth’s atmosphere. Concept: Virgin Galactic announced that its VSS Unity with […]
SEMICONDUCTOR Subject: Science & technology Context: A protracted shortage of inputs, especially semiconductor chips, has made India-based car manufactures and premium bike makers curtail production across categories. Concept: Semiconductors are the materials which have a conductivity between conductors (generally metals) and non-conductors or insulators (such as ceramics). Semiconductors can be compounds such as […]
WHITE FLIES Subject : Science & tech Context :Researchers have found that the host range of all of the invasive whiteflies was increasing due to their polyphagous nature (ability to feed on various kinds of food) and prolific breeding. Concept : Whiteflies are Hemipterans that typically feed on the undersides of plant leaves. […]
SEWAGE TESTING FOR COVID Subject : Science & tech Context : The UK government is expanding its testing of wastewater to detect the presence of coronavirus and its emerging variants. Concept : According to the country’s Department of Health and Social Care, the testing has now been ramped up to cover about two-thirds […]