NRC in Manipur Sub : Science and tech Sec : Defence Context: Recently the Kuki community of Manipur welcomed the Implementation of NRC if done under strict supervision of the Supreme Court. Previously the Meitei and Naga organisations have been demanding the implementation of the National Register of Citizens to check infiltration from […]
DRDO unveils Indigenous Light Tank Zorawar Sub : Science and tech Sec : Defence India’s Indigenous Light Tank Zorawar: The prototype of India’s indigenous light tank, Zorawar, is ready and was unveiled on July 6. Developers: Jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Larsen & Toubro (L&T). Specifications and […]
How to manage ‘brain-eating amoeba’ cases Sub : Science and tech Sec : Health Context: Four cases, including three deaths, of the rare, but fatal primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) in Kerala. First detected in Alappuzha in 2016, with subsequent cases in Malappuram, Kozhikode, Thrissur, and Alappuzha. About Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM): Cause: Naegleria […]
Extinct humans occupied the Tibetan plateau 160000 years ago Sub: Science and tech Sec : Msc About Denisovans: Extinct ancient humans, contemporary with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Known to interbreed with Neanderthals and Homo sapiens. Rare remains make detailed knowledge about them scarce. Denisovan Activities: Hunted and butchered various animals. Consumed meat and […]
Hepatitis A vaccination will be cost-effective in Kerala: study Sub : Science and tech Sec: Health Hepatitis A virus: Hepatitis A is an inflammation of the liver that can cause mild to severe illness. The hepatitis A virus (HAV) is transmitted through ingestion of contaminated food and water or through direct contact with […]
Central Travancore a sitting duck for avian flu Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Kerala’s Kuttanad region is battling another devastating outbreak of bird flu (H5N1), but this time the disease has spread beyond the region and infected crows, kites, pigeons and herons, unlike previous times when it was restricted mostly to […]
After 2019 ban on colistin, Centre recommends prohibiting use of 2 more antibiotics in food-producing animals Sub: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Apex advisory body Drugs Consultative Committee (DCC) has recommended a complete ban on the import, production, distribution and sale of two antibiotics i.e. chloramphenicol and nitrofurans for use in food […]
What is Aphelion? Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: Earth had reached aphelion on 5th July which is the farthest distance from the Sun. About Aphelion: Aphelion, in astronomy, the point in the orbit of a planet, comet, or other body most distant from the Sun. When Earth is at its […]
Even short trips to space can change an astronaut’s biology — a new set of studies offers the most comprehensive look at spaceflight health since NASA’s Twins Study. Sub: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Context: New research uses twins to discover how one year on board the International Space Station affects the […]
Centre issues advisory, self-declaration for ads on food and health products only Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) issued a fresh advisory, asking the advertisers and advertising agencies issuing advertisements for products and services related to the food and health sectors to upload an annual self-declaration certificate […]