What do draft data protection rules state? Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Context: Recently, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft rules for implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. This comes 16 months after the Act was notified in August 2023, and the […]
Breakthrough Discovery: Pressure Sensor Found in Fat Tissue Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News Scientists have recently made a groundbreaking discovery of a pressure sensor in fat tissue, revolutionizing our understanding of how mechanical forces influence biological processes. This finding, highlighted by Nobel laureate Ardem Patapoutian, raises new questions about the role […]
Antivenoms in India Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News A recent snakebite tragedy involving a five-year-old girl in Karnataka highlighted India’s ongoing snakebite crisis. With an estimated 58,000 deaths annually, India has been termed the ‘snakebite capital of the world.’ This issue emphasizes the need for accessible and effective antivenoms, innovative treatments, […]
Is the government encouraging ‘crosspathy’? Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The Maharashtra Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) recently allowed homeopathic practitioners with a certificate in modern pharmacology to prescribe allopathic medications, a decision that is being challenged. This follows a 2017 notification permitting certain homeopathic practitioners to practice modern medicine, which was later […]
LID-568: A Rule-Breaking Black Hole Challenging Astrophysical Theories Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News An international team of researchers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) and the Chandra X-ray Observatory has discovered a peculiar black hole, designated LID-568, which defies established astrophysical limits. This discovery offers valuable insights into […]
Harnessing Satellite Technology to Combat Future Wildfires Sub : Sci Sec : Space sector Why in News The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires, driven by climate change, is prompting global efforts to leverage satellite technology for early detection, monitoring, and mitigation of wildfire risks. Role of Satellites in Monitoring Wildfires: Satellites are […]
Measures to Counter Spam by TRAI and Government Sub: Sci Sec: IT Context:- The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will be using distributed ledger technology (DLT) to register spam preferences from customers. Spam rules will be tightened to make commercial messages traceable, the TRAI has indicated About TRAI The Telecom Regulatory Authority […]
Advancing Cryptography in India to Tackle Quantum Challenges Sub: Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News India’s research in cryptography is gaining momentum to address the challenges posed by quantum computing. The National Quantum Mission and other government initiatives are paving the way for advancements in secure communication technologies, including […]
India’s First Tele-Robotic Heart Surgery Across 286 km Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why In News In a ground breaking achievement, Indian doctors successfully performed two complex heart surgeries using the country’s first indigenous surgical tele-robotic system, SSI Mantra, over a distance of 286 kilometers. Surgical Tele-Robotic System: SSI Mantra Developed By: SS Innovations, […]
Revisiting Anaemia in India: Beyond Iron Deficiency Sub: Sci Sec: Health Why in News A recent study challenges the traditional notion that iron deficiency is the primary cause of anaemia in India. Published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, the study, funded by the Department of Biotechnology, highlights other significant factors like […]