Lab-Grown Diamonds: The Resilient Alternative to Natural Stones Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Why in News? The diamond industry has been facing a significant downturn due to global conflicts and market conditions, leading to a decline in exports of natural diamonds. However, lab-grown diamonds (LGDs) have emerged as a viable alternative, providing economic stability, […]
ICMR signs pacts for clinical trials for four drug molecules Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has formalised Memorandums of Agreement (MoAs) with multiple sponsors under its ‘Network for Phase 1 Clinical Trials’. The agreements mark an entry into first-in-human clinical trials for four promising molecules, the […]
Diabetes drug may lower death rate in obese people: study Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Recently, a class of drugs called GLP-1 agonists, originally used for diabetes, has gained attention for its role in weight loss. About the study: The trial included 17,604 obese or overweight participants with cardiovascular disease but no diabetes. […]
WHO clears Bavarian Nordic’s shot for Mpox Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has approved Bavarian Nordic’s MVA-BN as the first vaccine against mpox, adding it to its prequalification list for expanded access in communities with urgent need. The prequalification paves the way for developing countries to access the […]
Human Brain-Inspired Computing Platform by IISc: A Revolutionary Boost to AI Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has made a groundbreaking technological advancement in Artificial Intelligence (AI). Researchers at IISc have developed a new brain-inspired computing platform, which offers the potential to significantly enhance […]
Organ-on-Chip Technology: A Game Changer for BioE3 and Personalized Medicine Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Why is in News On August 24, 2024, the Government of India introduced the ‘BioE3’ policy aimed at revolutionizing the biotechnology sector by setting up biomanufacturing facilities, bio-AI hubs, and bio-foundries. This policy, with a particular focus on precision […]
What the Internet Archive case in the U.S. means for digital book-lending Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT, COMPUTER Context: In the Hachette Book Group, Inc. v. Internet Archive case, publishers had alleged that Internet Archive violated their copyrights and illegally made their books available to the public. The court had ruled in favour […]
Case of ‘clade 2’ Mpox confirmed, not part of current WHO emergency: govt. Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Union Health Ministry confirmed that a person had tested positive for Mpox caused by the clade 2 strain of the virus. Cause for concern? The ministry says it is a travel-related isolated case and […]
Why do rockets require helium? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: Two NASA astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner will stay on the International Space Station for months because of a faulty propulsion system whose problems included helium leaks. SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission has been delayed due to helium issues on ground equipment. Past missions […]
Unlocking the Secrets of Matter: Superfast Studies of the Photoelectric Effect Sub: Sci Sec: Msc Why in News? Recent advancements in the study of the photoelectric effect have led to groundbreaking insights into molecular and atomic structures. Researchers from institutions such as SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Autonomous University of Madrid have made […]