As CERN turns 70, it searches for ways to finance the next big thing Sub :Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Context: CERN, the world-renowned particle physics lab, faces a significant challenge: securing $17 billion in funding for its next major project, the Future Circular Collider (FCC). About CERN: CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear […]
How Mars’ atmosphere went missing: New study offers clues Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Water on Mars: Mars today is a cold and barren desert. However, water flowed on the Martian surface once upon a time. Existing theories suggest that a thick atmosphere would have enveloped the planet, to keep the water flowing […]
A rice variety that can address farm fires in Punjab and Haryana Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Context: IARI has developed a new rice variety Pusa-2090, which can be a viable replacement to the popular Pusa-44 variety that has caused environmental concerns. Pusa-44 Paddy variety: Developed by the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New […]
Quest for Dark Matter: A Struggle Against the ‘Neutrino Fog’ Sub : Sci Sec: Space Why in News On August 28, 2024, members of the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) experiment presented a significant announcement at conferences in Chicago and São Paulo. The LZ experiment, situated 1.5 kilometers below the Earth’s surface at the Sanford Underground […]
Can Kerala’s Policy to Limit Antibiotics Misuse Help Reduce Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR)? Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Kerala has launched a pioneering initiative, “Operation Amrith,” to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by regulating the use of antibiotics, particularly focusing on banning the over-the-counter (OTC) sale of antibiotics without a prescription. This has […]
Centre streamlines cybercrime fighting mechanism Sub: SCI Sec: Awareness in IT Context: In an effort to further streamline cyber security and measures against cybercrime, President Droupadi Murmu allocated responsibilities to three Ministries and the National Security Council Secretariat. Accordingly, the Cabinet Secretariat has notified changes in Allocation of Business Rules. The borderless nature […]
Long-Range Rockets and Futuristic Ammunition on Indian Army’s Radar Sub: Sci Sec: Defence Why in News The Indian Army is focusing on expanding its artillery capabilities, emphasizing long-range rockets and futuristic ammunition. This shift comes in the wake of lessons learned from global conflicts, particularly the Ukraine war and the ongoing Gaza offensive. […]
High-level AMR Meeting at UN Headquarters: Global leaders call for unified preparedness, coordinated action to address silent pandemic Sub : Sci Sec: health Context: The inaugural session of the highly anticipated high-level meeting on antimicrobial resistance (AMR), commenced on September 26 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Focused on global preparedness […]
World Rabies Day: A Journey from Myths to Modern Medicine and Prevention Sub: Science Sec: Health Why This is in News World Rabies Day, observed on September 28, commemorates the death of Louis Pasteur and focuses on raising awareness about rabies. The tragic death of a nine-year-old boy in Alappuzha, Kerala, in May […]
TRAI Urges Telecom Operators to Enhance Call Quality via IP Networks Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness IT & Computer Why This is in News The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has taken significant steps to address the quality of voice calls in India, urging telecom operators to improve audio quality by interconnecting their […]