New class of antibiotics that can kill drug-resistant bacteria finally on the horizon? Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology In the news: F Hoffmann-La Roche AG found a new antibiotic class effective against gram-negative bacteria after a five-decade drought in new classes. Details: Zosurabalpin, the antibiotic, shows promise against drug-resistant Acinetobacter strains in […]
Researchers engineer plant cells to produce drug for cancer Subject: Science and Tech Section: Biotechnology In the news: Researchers from IIT Madras and Mandi worked on enhancing the production of the anti-cancer drug camptothecin (CPT) by metabolically engineering plant cells. Details: The decline in this plant’s population prompted the exploration of alternative sources. […]
ArcelorMittal partners with IIT Madras to create Asia’s first hyperloop facility Subject : Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: ArcelorMittal has established a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) to develop Hyperloop Technology in Tamil Nadu More on news: ArcelorMittal is collaborating with the IIT Madras’s Hyperloop Technology teams […]
India to launch G20 satellite on space X falcon 9 rocket Subject : Science and Tech Section: Space tech Context: New Space India Ltd (NSIL), the ISRO’s commercial arm has announced its plans to launch communication satellite GSAT-20 on SpaceX’s Falcon-9 rocket. More on news: The launch is likely to take place in […]
A first in 100 years, Indian Science Congress postponed Subject : Science and Tech Section: Msc Context: The 109th edition of the Indian Science Congress event which was scheduled on January 3rd,2024 has been postponed. More on news Because of the disruption caused by Covid pandemic, the Indian Science Congress 2021 and 2022 […]
CO a planet’s atmosphere could indicate habitability Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space technology In the news: An international team led by the University of Birmingham (UK) and MIT (USA), developed a ‘habitability signature.’ Details: The findings published in Nature Astronomy introduce a practical method for habitability detection. Past attempts to identify habitable […]
PM open Lakshadweep optical fibre connection Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: PM inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection About Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection (KLI-SOFC): The KLI-SOFC project, a Submarine Optic Fibre Cable connection to Lakshadweep, marks a significant advancement, promising faster and more reliable internet services. […]
50% of cybercrime plaints originate in China, pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar Subject: Science and Tech Section: Awareness in IT Context: Around 50% of cybercrime complaints received on the national cybercrime helpline every day have their origin in China and pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar. Various Initiatives Regarding Cyber Security National Cyber Security Policy: This policy aims to build a secure and resilient cyberspace for citizens, businesses, and the […]
From the moon to Europa, six space missions to be excited for in 2024 Subject: Science and Tech Section: Space Technology Context: The year 2023 proved to be an important one for space missions, with NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission returning a sample from an asteroid and India’s Chandrayaan3 mission exploring the lunar south pole […]