IceCube: the big, chill neutrino-spotter Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: Recently, scientists have made a significant breakthrough by identifying instances of tau neutrino interactions within IceCube’s data spanning from 2011 to 2020, achieving over 99.999999% confidence in their findings. This discovery underscores the observatory’s invaluable contribution to our understanding of […]
Indian patent office granted 1 lakh patents in past year Subject: Science and tech Section: IPR Context: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Saturday that the Patent Office has granted an unprecedented one lakh patents within a single year. Details: As per an official release, in the fiscal year 2023-24 alone, […]
International body recommends more sensitive test to indicate risk of developing diabetes Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF), in a position statement, has recommended the adoption of a test measuring blood sugar one hour (1-h PG) after the load of Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) has been […]
With Agni V test, India makes the MIRV leap Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: On March 11, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on social media the successful flight test of an Agni V ballistic missile with multiple independently targetable reentry vehicle (MIRV) technology. What are MIRVs and why are they significant? […]
Indian team uses repurposed drug to treat oral cancer subtype Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A novel fusion transcript in head and neck cancer identified by Mumbai-based researchers presents a promising therapeutic target. Key Findings: The fusion transcript discovered can be targeted by the FDA-approved deworming drug, pyrvinium pamoate, to treat […]
Gut microbes that digest cellulose are declining, especially in industrialised nations Subject: Science and tech Section: Health Context: A recent study, published in the journal Science, highlights the link between the increasing consumption of processed food and the decline in gut bacteria capable of digesting plant cellulose, particularly in industrialized countries. The research […]
Why self-censorship of political speech could be the future normal for AI platforms Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computer Context: As India heads to Lok Sabha elections, Google has said it will restrict the types of election-related questions users can ask its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot Gemini in the […]
Why has India developed an atmospheric testbed near Bhopal? Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: On March 12, the first phase of India’s Atmospheric Research Testbed in Central India (ART-CI) was inaugurated at Silkheda in Sehore district, located about 50 km northwest of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh. More on news: Funded […]
What the success of Gaganyaan could mean for Indian science Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: India earlier this month revealed the names of the four Air Force officers selected for the Gaganyaan Mission, the country’s maiden attempt at sending humans into Space. More on news: Scheduled for launch next year, […]