Next generation of medics to lead the fightback against AMR Subject: Science and tech Sec: Health Antibiotics and Anti-microbial Resistance (AMR): The discovery of antibiotics in the 1920s significantly advanced the treatment and cure of previously fatal diseases. Antibiotics are widely known for their ability to combat bacterial infections, but their over prescription […]
New map of universe may open a window to dark energy Subject: Science and tech Sec: Space Context: An international team of researchers has just released the most comprehensive “three-dimensional” map of the universe, which could reveal some clues about dark energy. More on news: The researchers have published its findings from the […]
Army inducts indigenous Akashteer system Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: The Army has started the induction of control and reporting systems under ‘Project Akashdeep’ to bolster its air defense capabilities. More on news: The deployment of the systems began with flagging off of the first batch of Control Centres from BEL […]
Gene involved in cell shape offers clues on left-handedness Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Notable figures across various fields, such as Lady Gaga, Barack Obama, and Bill Gates, share a common trait of being left-handed, a characteristic found in approximately 10% of the population. Role of the TUBB4B gene: Recent research […]
Holograms, blockchain tech can curb counterfeit drugs Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: Sheetal Arora, CEO of Mankind Pharma Ltd, advocates the use of holograms and blockchain technology as essential tools to combat counterfeit drugs in the market. Details: Holograms with advanced features and blockchain shipment tracking enhance drug authenticity […]
125 years of Kodaikanal Solar Observatory: How the Great Drought of 1876 led to its establishment Subject: Science and tech Section: Space tech History of Observatories in India: In 1792, the British East India Company established the Madras Observatory, a first of its kind in this part of the world. Astronomical observations of […]
World’s most powerful laser points to uncharted arenas Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: Antonia Toma, an engineer at a research centre in Romania, activates the world’s most powerful laser as part of the European Union’s Infrastructure ELI project, aiming for significant advances across various sectors including health and space. Details: The […]
The ART of India’s HIV/AIDS response Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: April 1 commemorates the 20th anniversary of the launch of Free Anti-retroviral Therapy (ART) for Persons living with HIV (PLHIV) by the Indian government, a pivotal step in the nation’s HIV/AIDS response. Details: Initially, HIV/AIDS was seen as a death […]
Naturally occurring bile acid can blunt statin-induced diabetes Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A study from China has discovered that ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) can counteract the side effect of statins, which is the tendency to induce glucose intolerance and diabetes. Statins: Statins are a class of medications that reduce illness and […]
Target of 25-cr. Smart meters by 2025 to be missed by long mile Subject: Science and tech Section: Msc Context: The government’s aim to install 25 crore smart meters by 2025 is unlikely to be met on account of slow progress in implementation, with expectations of only up to half the numbers will […]