‘10000 genome’ project completed, says govt. Subject: Science and tech Section: Biotech Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India has completed the ‘10000 genome’ project, aiming to create a comprehensive reference database of whole-genome sequences specific to India’s diverse population. 10,000 Genome Project: This project, which marks a significant step since India […]
Will ‘colour molecules’ make quantum computers accessible? Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computer Context: Many Physical systems qualify for qubits but most of them work at very low temperature. To overcome this researcher are working on alternative technologies to reduce cost and make quantum computers commercially feasible. A classical […]
Modi to inaugurate three ISRO facilities today Subject: Science and tech Section: Space sector Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to review the progress of the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme and inaugurate three significant facilities of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre. Details: The Gaganyaan mission, […]
Ahead of Gaganyaan, ISRO’s CE-20 engine already has a notable legacy Subject: Science and tech Section: Space Sector What is Gaganyaan: The Gaganyaan Mission is India’s ongoing project to send a 3-day manned mission to the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) of 400 km with a crew of 3 members and bring them safely […]
Kerala takes a pioneering step to curb antimicrobial resistance Subject: Science and tech Section: Health H1 rule: In 2011, the Indian government introduced the H1 rule to prohibit the over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics without a prescription, responding to the growing concern over antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Challenges faced: However, due to the healthcare […]
ISRO: PAPA detects solar wind impact of coronal mass ejections Subject: Science and tech Section: Space technology Context: According to The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), advanced sensors of the Plasma Analyser Package for Aditya (PAPA) payload onboard the Aditya-L1 has detected the impact of coronal mass ejections (CMEs). What is PAPA: The […]
Grey-zone warfare latest entry in lexicon of warfare, says CDS Subject: Science and tech Section: Defence Context: In the lexicon on warfare, “grey-zone” is the latest entry, because of what has happened in the South China Sea and what has happened along our northern borders, Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Anil Chauhan said […]
Race to global eradication of Guinea worm disease nears finish line Subject: Science and tech Section: Health More on news: Nations like South Sudan and Mali, where Guinea worm disease was once more common, have made commendable progress, although the fight continues in Chad and the Central African Republic. More on news: The […]
Gemini AI’s reply to ‘Is Modi fascist’ violates IT Rules, says Minister Subject: Science and tech Section: Awareness in IT and computer Context: Gemini, Google’s new artificial intelligence chat product, is violating Indian information technology laws and criminal codes, Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology Rajeev Chandrasekhar said. More on the […]