Subclinical TB is the reason for slow drop in TB incidence, says Soumya Swaminathan Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: TB infection can no longer be considered a binary — latent TB and active TB. People can also have TB disease and yet not display any of the characteristic symptoms associated with TB, such […]
Indian Institute of Astrophysics astronomers find new method to predict amplitude of upcoming solar cycle Sub: Science Sec: Space Context: Astronomers from the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) have found a new method to predict the amplitude of the upcoming solar cycle. The astronomers have discovered a new correlation using 100 years of […]
More than 18700 mpox cases detected in Africa since January: health agency Sub: Sci Sec: Health Mpox Outbreak in Africa: As of 2024, Africa reported 18,737 suspected or confirmed mpox cases, including 1,200 cases in a single week. The outbreak includes three virus strains, with the new Clade 1b being more deadly and […]
Microplastics found in Indian salt & sugar brands. But they’re everywhere, even in the air we breathe Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: Toxics Link, an environmental NGO, conducted a study on microplastics (MPs) in several sugar and salt brands in India. The study detailed the types, shapes, sizes, and colours of MPs in […]
Expert Explains: How James Webb Space Telescope has raised questions in cosmology Sub: Sci Sec: Space Context: Images from the James Webb Space Telescope are puzzling – instead of newborn galaxies, the early phases of the Universe appear to be full of adult-sized galaxies. This discovery could demand a more comprehensive rethink of […]
Egg, sperm donors have no parental right on child: What Bombay HC held Sub: Science Sec: Health Context: The Bombay High Court on reiterated that a sperm or egg donor cannot claim to be a biological parent of a child born through their gamete, and will have no legal right. Background: This came […]
You’ve lost weight taking new obesity drugs. What happens if you stop? Subject: Sci Sec: Health Context: Many people struggle to pay for weight-loss drugs, have difficulty finding it to purchase or just don’t want to stay on a drug longer than they believe they need to. Will lowering my dose help me […]
ISRO launches SSLV: What is the aim behind developing Small Satellite Launch Vehicles? Sub: Sci Sec: Space sector Context: ISRO successfully launched the third developmental flight of the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV-D3) from Sriharikota, placing the Earth observation satellite EOS-08 into orbit. This marks the completion of the SSLV Development Project, allowing […]
KP.1 and KP.2 strains responsible for COVID-19 resurgence, says Minister in Parliament Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Health Context: Two strains, namely KP.1 and KP.2, are responsible for the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in India, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda told the Lower House during a recent session of Parliament. More […]
New AI platform will connect farmers and scientists over phone, aid in pest control Subject: Science and Tech Sec: Agriculture Context: The Union Government launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) that will help farmers to connect with agriculture scientists and experts on controlling pests using their phone. Aim of NPSS: The […]