Gopichand Thotakura, India’s first civilian space tourist, recieves warm welcome in Delhi Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Space sector Context: India’s first civilian space tourist Gopichand Thotakura returned to the country on Monday (August 26, 2024) to witness a warm welcome in New Delhi. He has set the record of being the second-ever […]
NASA Postpones Astronauts’ Return on Boeing Starliner, opts for SpaceX in 2025 Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why this Is in the News NASA’s recent decision to delay the return of two astronauts aboard Boeing’s Starliner capsule has significant implications for the U.S. space program. This move highlights ongoing safety concerns with Boeing’s […]
India’s Zika Virus Testing: Challenges and Developments Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why This Is in the News The lack of indigenously developed and approved Zika virus test kits in India remains a pressing issue, with national labs and government medical colleges relying on imported kits from the U.S. CDC. Main Issue Reliance on […]
Cabinet Approves BioE3 Policy to Revolutionize Biotechnology Manufacturing Sub: Sci Sec: Biotech Context: On August 24, 2024, the Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) aimed at transforming biotechnology-based manufacturing in India. This initiative is expected to spearhead a technology revolution comparable to the IT boom of the […]
Red and processed meat linked to higher type 2 diabetes risk Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Consumption of processed meat and unprocessed red meat is associated with a higher type 2 diabetes risk across populations, an analysis of data from 1.97 million participants, published in the journal The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology, has found. […]
Most number of deaths by H1N1 in Punjab, Kerala, and Gujarat Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Punjab (41), Kerala (34), and Gujarat (28) top the list of States that have recorded the maximum number of deaths by influenza A (H1N1), according to the latest figures released by National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). […]
Tanager-1: NASA’s New Satellite for Tracking Methane Emissions Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector NASA, in collaboration with several organizations, has recently launched Tanager-1, a satellite designed to monitor methane and carbon dioxide emissions from space. This launch, which took place aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, highlights the growing focus on tracking greenhouse […]
India’s Space Sector Contributes ₹20000 Crore to GDP Over the Last Decade Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Why This Article Is in the News India’s space sector has garnered significant attention due to its substantial contributions to the national economy, as highlighted during the National Space Day ( 23rd Aug) celebrations. The event […]
‘Misleading, marketing gimmick’: FSSAI announces curbs on dairy products being labelled as A2 Sub: Sci Sec: Food Context: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has labelled the marketing of dairy products as ‘A2’ as misleading, stating that it does not conform to the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006. FSSAI […]