Kalam-250 Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: Leading space-tech company Skyroot Aerospace on Wednesday successfully test red the stage-2 of its Vikram-1 launch vehicle at the propulsion testbed of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh What is Kalam-250? It is a […]
WHO launches ‘CoViNet’ — a global laboratory to monitor emerging coronaviruses Subject: Science and tech Section : Health CoViNet: Launched by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is a global network of laboratories aimed at identifying and monitoring emerging coronaviruses that may pose future threats, expanding beyond just SARS-CoV-2 to include other coronaviruses […]
ICMR set to bring in evidence-based norms for lung cancer management Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Lung cancer is a major health concern in India, representing 10% of all cancer-related deaths in the country. However, there are no evidence-based guidelines for its prevention, screening, diagnosis, management, or palliation. Initiative by the […]
India TB Report-2024: Missing cases shrinking, 95% got treatment in 2023 Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The gap between the estimated number and actual cases of tuberculosis (TB) is closing, according to the India TB Report 2024 released by the Union Health ministry. More on news: This is an important marker […]
Inaccessibility and cost cripple efforts to treat sickle cell disease Subject: Science and tech Section: Health and Disease Sickle Cell Disease (SCD): It is a significant genetic disorder characterized by the production of abnormally shaped red blood cells, resembling a sickle. This disorder leads to various complications, including severe pain, anaemia, organ damage, […]
Agnikul’s maiden test launch of Agnibaan Sorted mission postponed Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The Agnibaan SOrTeD (Suborbital Tech Demonstrator) was scheduled for a test-fire on Friday from a dedicated launch pad at Sriharikota. More on news: The much-anticipated launch of the Agnibaan SOrTeD rocket by Chennai-based space startup Agnikul […]
Apple, Google, Meta targeted in EU’s first Digital Markets Act probes Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The European Union is investigating Apple, Google, and Meta for potential violations of the new Digital Markets Act, which aims to curb the power of big tech companies and create a more level playing […]
How are semiconductors fabricated? Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computer What are semiconductors? Semiconductors represent a distinct class of materials that possess some of the electrical properties of both conductors and insulators. Like a faucet can be used to control the flow of water, semiconductors can be used to […]
Hepatitis B is a public health concern in India; but very few know about its transmission, effects & vaccination Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A study by Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, revealed that public knowledge about Hepatitis B is significantly lacking in India, with only 25% of respondents possessing […]
Bharat biotech commences clinical trials of Spanish tuberculosis vaccine in India Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why in news? Bharat Biotech will conduct phase 3 of the trial to evaluate the safety and immunogenicity of the Spanish TB vaccine (MTBVAC) More about MTBVAC: MTBVAC is the only vaccine undergoing clinical trial based […]