IMMUNE SYSTEM & CORONA VIRUS Subject : Science & tech Context : In the journal Science, researchers at The University of Texas at Austin describe the finding, which represents good news for designing the next generation of vaccines to protect against variants of the virus or future emerging corona viruses. Concept : Previous […]
CT SCAN Subject : Science & tech Context : CT scan is like 5-10 x-rays, not 300-400: Docs’ body refutes Guleria’s ‘unscientific’ comments Concept : CT scan It is also known as computed tomography scan. It is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to get detailed images of the body noninvasively for […]
EUA FOR CASIRIVIMAB & IMDEVIMAB Subject: Science & tech Context: India approves Roche/ Regeneron antibody cocktail to treat COVID-19. Concept: The EUA will now enable Roche to import globally manufactured product batches to India that will be marketed as well as distributed in India through a strategic partnership with Cipla Ltd. The antibody […]
CCMB – LaCONES Subject : Science & tech Context :Based on reports by CCMB-LaCONES, it has now been confirmed that eight Asiatic lions housed in Nehru Zoological Park (NZP), Hyderabad have tested positive for SARS-CoV2 virus. Concept : LaCONES or Laboratory for the Conservation of Endangered Species, is a Council of Scientific and […]
SUTRA MODEL Subject : Science & tech Context : Scientists see flaws in SUTRA’s approach to modelling pandemic. Concept : ‘Susceptible, Undetected, Tested (positive), and Removed Approach’ (SUTRA) model The model uses three main parameters to predict the course of the pandemic. The first is called beta, or contact rate, which measures how […]
5 G TRIALS Subject : Science & tech Context : The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday gave permission to Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) to conduct trials for the use and application of 5G technology. Concept : The applicant TSPs include Bharti Airtel Ltd., Reliance JioInfocomm Ltd., Vodafone Idea Ltd. and MTNL. These […]
LIQUID OXYGEN Subject : Science & tech Context : Chief secretary SitaramKunte wrote to Union cabinet secretary Rajiv Gauba demanding at least 200MT more liquid oxygen for Maharashtra as 16 districts saw continuous rise in Covid cases. Concept : Liquid Medical Oxygen: It is high purity oxygen suitable for use in the human […]
OPEN APIs Subject: Science & tech Context: Since Covid-19 inoculation exercise commenced for the 18-44 age group, finding an available slot at a vaccine centre has become a challenge, especially given that it is mandatory for this age group to make an appointment on the CoWin app. Concept: With an aim to resolve […]
STEROIDS Subject: Science & tech Context: With many patients in the current Covid-19 wave reporting a drop in oxygen saturation levels, in turn requiring hospitalisation, AIIMS Director DrRandeepGuleria warned against indiscriminate prescription of steroids, as well as CT scans and tests, for those with mild symptoms. Concept: Steroids are a man-made version of […]
GERMLINE TARGETING APPROACH Subject: Science & tech Context: A new vaccine candidate meets the effectiveness target set by WHO for combating the disease. Concept: IAVI and Scripps Research Institute had announced encouraging results from a small trial of a vaccine against HIV that is based on the ‘germline targeting’ approach. Now, a vaccine […]