How and why US wants to establish a time standard for the Moon Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: Last week, the US White House officially directed the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to create a time standard for the Moon. More on news: This time standard will help different […]
Nobel laureate Peter Higgs, who proposed existence of ‘god particle’, dies at 94 Subject: Science and tech Section: Space Context: Nobel prize-winning physicist Peter Higgs, who proposed the existence of the so-called “god particle” that helped explain how matter formed after the Big Bang, has died at age 94. More on news: In […]
Strong link between high glycaemic index diet and diabetes, says study Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: An international study published in The Lancet Diabetes and Endocrinology revealed that diets low in glycaemic index (GI) and glycaemic load (GL) may help prevent type 2 diabetes, particularly in individuals with higher Body Mass […]
A freak DNA change 25 million years ago is why humans lack tails Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotech Introduction: A distinguishing anatomical trait of apes, setting them apart from monkeys, is their lack of a tail. While all mammals possess a tail at some stage of development, apes—including humans, chimpanzees, bonobos, gorillas, […]
What is the technology behind manufacturing a semiconductor chip? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: The TATA group has partnered with Taiwan’s Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corporation (PSMC) to set up a 300mm wafer fabrication plant in Gujarat. It will roll out its first 28nm chip in 2026. Two assembly and […]
GPS Jamming Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Incidents of GPS Jamming: Cargo ships in the Mediterranean and Black Sea regions are facing an increase in incidents of GPS jamming. This interference manipulates or disrupts the ship navigation data, especially near conflict zones. Specific Incident on April 4: On April 4, around 117 […]
Influenza A H5N1 was detected in dairy cows in six States in the U.S. Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: In March 2024, the first detection of H5N1 in dairy cows occurred in the U.S., with outbreaks in Texas and Kansas and cases in six states overall, affecting the dairy and meat […]
Why green hydrogen presents both major opportunities, significant challenges Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has announced a Rs-496-crore (until 2025-26) scheme to support pilot projects that either test the viability of green hydrogen as a vehicle fuel or develop secure supporting infrastructure such […]
Urgent action needed to combat antimicrobial resistance: Report Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Global Steering Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (GLG-AMR) published a report emphasizing the urgent need for action against the rising dangers of AMR, which includes resistance to antibiotics, antifungals, and antiparasitics. Detail findings of the report: Political leaders […]