To curb illegal trade, the health ministry tell states to plug gaps in compiling data on organ donors Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why in the news? Union health minister expressed concern over some states not compiling data on living and deceased donors which are essential to monitor the implementation of organ […]
Digital financial frauds in India: a call for improved investigation strategies Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computers Context: A recent report by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre revealed that digital financial frauds accounted for a staggering ₹1.25 lakh crore over the last three years. More on news: Cybercrime […]
IAU approves ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ as name for Chandrayaan-3 landing site Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander. The approval was given on March 19, 2024. […]
Agnikul’s maiden test launch of Agnibaan Sorted mission postponed Subject: Science and tech Section: Space 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 Cosmos […]
Anaemia prevalence in eight states found to be overstated Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Why in news: Study across 8 states found that prevalence of Anaemia has been overestimated by previous National family Health survey (NFHS-5) More about News: NFHS Survey measured the hemoglobin using finger prick based capillary blood, these methods […]
Activist write to pm highlighting shortage of vital anti-TB drug Subject: Science and tech Section: Health About the news:Activist, Public health experts and survivors wrote a letter PM ahead of World tuberculosis day (24th March) request urgent intervention to address the shortage of Anti-TB Drug Letter also highlight shortage of drug essential for […]
Elon Musk’s Neuralink shows first brain-chip patient playing online chess Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in Computer and IT Context: Elon Musk’s brain-chip startup Neuralink live streamed on Wednesday its first patient implanted with a chip using his mind to play online chess. More on news: Noland Arbaugh, the 29-year-old patient who […]
US surgeons have transplanted a pig kidney into a patient Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: Doctors in Boston announced Thursday they have transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old patient. More on news: Massachusetts General Hospital said it’s the first time a pig kidney has been transplanted into a […]
Nuclear energy: fixing the finance Subject: Science and tech Section: Nuclear energy Context: On March 21, Brussels hosted the first-ever Nuclear Energy Summit, co-chaired by the Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo and the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Mariano Grossi. Details: The UN Climate Change Conference […]
Eliminating diseases, one region at a time Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The Carter Center, a leader in the global elimination and eradication of diseases, recently reported that guinea worm disease was close to eradication. From 3.5 million cases a year in 21 countries in 1986, the number had come down […]