Can the newly discovered organelle help engineer plants to fix nitrogen? Sub: Sci Sec: SciTech Endosymbiotic Theory: Initially posited by Charles Darwin in the 19th century, the theory of natural selection explains how species adapt to their environment. Contrary to the Neo-Darwinist focus on random genetic mutations, Lynn Margulis proposed the endosymbiotic theory […]
Significance of Boeing Starliner’s first crewed test flight on May 7 Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Tags: Space X, Soyuz, Being Satrliner Context: The Atlas V rocket launched with astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams aboard Boeing’s Starliner crew capsule, marking its first crewed test flight. The mission, heading to the International […]
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower and how it can be spotted Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Context: The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which has been active since April 15, will peak on May 5 and 6. More on news: Comprising burning space debris moving at speeds of around 66 km per second […]
A computer science conundrum that could transform healthcare Subject: Science and tech Sec: S&T Introduction to P vs NP: The P vs NP problem is an unsolved question in computer science that explores whether every problem whose solution can be quickly verified (NP) can also be solved quickly (P). In simpler terms, consider […]
Why are Indian spices facing the heat? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: Several countries, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S., are investigating Indian spice brands MDH and Everest for possible contamination with ethylene oxide (used as food stabiliser), a harmful chemical exceeding safe levels. In response, the Spices Board of […]
Particles called quarks hold the key to the final fate of some stars Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space sector Tags: Quarks , Neutron Star What is Quark? Matter is made up of atoms, consisting of a nucleus with protons and neutrons, and electrons around it. Protons and neutrons are not fundamental particles […]
The significance of carrier aviation Subject: Science and tech Sec: Defence Context: On March 5, both aircraft carriers of the Indian Navy, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, showcased “twin carrier operations” with MiG-29K fighter jets taking off simultaneously from both and landing cross deck. More on news: This demonstrated an ability that only […]
Druggist association opposes Centre’s move to sell over-the-counter medicines without license Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Context: The Central Government’s proposal to permit the sale of Over-The-Counter (OTC) drugs without a license in India is a cause of deep concern, warned the All India Organization of Chemists and Druggists (AIOCD). More on […]
What is a Bambi Bucket, being used by an IAF helicopter to fight Nainital forest fires? Subject: Science and tech Sec: Msc Context: Indian Air Force’s MI 17 V5 helicopter was deployed on Saturday (April 27) to extinguish the raging forest fires in Nainital district, Uttarakhand, according to the state’s Chief Minister Pushkar […]