GOLDILOCKS ZONE OF HABITABILITY Subject: Science & tech Context: One thing that astronomers search for in exoplanets, in the so-called Goldilocks zone of habitability, is the existence of liquid water and an atmosphere like that on Earth. Concept: In this context it is believed by many that Mars once had such an atmosphere. […]
SERO SURVEY Subject: Science & technology Context: While there were no large surges even during the festival season, ICMR’s third serosurvey found only 21.5% of India has been exposed to the virus. Concept: Sero Surveys The serological survey was meant to detect whether the person being tested had developed antibodies against the coronavirus. […]
Haemorrhagic Septicemia Subject: Science and Tech Context: 7 elephants were dead in Odisha in the Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary in Kalahandi with reports pointing to a disease, Haemorrhagic Septicemia. Concept: It is caused by a bacterium called pasteurellamultocida. The bacteria are commonly found in the respiratory tract of herbivores, especially in cattle from which […]
Pandemic generation Subject: Environment/Science and technology Context: The pandemic which continues to date has impacted all aspects of our life with the new generation potentially biggest sufferer, called as “pandemic generation”. Concept: New generation that has taken birth during the pandemic, those about to be born and children under five will be the […]
Gelatin sticks Subject: Science and technology Context: 20 gelatin sticks were found near the car of Mukesh Ambani who enjoys “Z plus” security (highest security to individual assessed to be facing threat in India) Concept: Gelatin sticks are mostly used for blasting purposes in quarries (recent years saw its use in some terror […]
Californian variant of Sars-Cov-2 Subject: Science and Technology Context: A new variant first found in California (USA) has been found to be more contagious than earlier variants. Concept: The variant known as B.1.427/B.1.429 has seen to be rapidly spreading in parts of USA. Study revealed that it produces twice as many viral particles […]
Testing sewage to Map Covid spread Subject: Science and Technology Context: A model developed by Kerala-born microbiologist settled in Sydney, in March last year has been adopted across Australia for its testing of waste-water to locate fragments of SARS-CoV-2 and thus detect hidden cases within the broader community. Concept: The model works on […]
Jezero crater Subject: Science and Technology Context: Perseverance landed on depression on Mars called Jezero crater recently. Concept: Scientists believe the area was once flooded with water and was home to an ancient river delta. Conceivably, microbial life could have lived in Jezero during one or more of wet times there. If so, […]
6G Subject: Science and Technology Context: The DoT is attempting to outline an overall framework of 6G and to provide directional guidance for the subsequent 6G research. Concept: The department is going to organize a webinar on February 24 to analyse the technical requirements and challenges to introduce 6G in the country for […]