Contribution of Indian Scientists Subject :Science Section : India’s achievement Context: Indian Innovation, Not Jugaad; 100 Ideas That Transformed India – the combination of Indian revolutions. Concept: The Green Revolution was the emergence of new varieties of crops, specifically wheat and rice varietals, that we’re able to double if not triple the production of […]
Digital vaccines’ can be a game-changer Subject: Science Section: Computers Context: ‘Simulation techniques imitate the operation of real-world processes Concept: Virtual Reality: Virtual Reality (VR) is a computer-generated environment with scenes and objects that appear to be real, making the user feel they are immersed in their surroundings. This environment is perceived through […]
Magic bacteria that turns agri waste into industrial enzymes Subject :Science Section : India’s achievement Context: ‘The use of non-food lignocellulosic biomass to produce industrially important enzymes and second-generation cellulosic ethanol as an alternative fuel.’ Concept: Generally, wood lignocellulosic biomass often refers to hardwood and softwood, whereas non-wood lignocellulosic biomass is denoted as […]
Will BA.4, BA.5 Omicron lineages cause the next wave? Subject: Science Section: Disease Context: A group of variants with similar genetic changes or group of lineages’ Concept: World Health Organization (WHO) designated the B.1.1.529 lineage of SARS-CoV-2 as Variant of Concern (VOC) Omicron in late Nov 2021. Omicron is more transmissible (e.g., more […]
Immunity Subject: Science Section: Disease Context: ‘Omicron infection narrowing the gap between unvaccinated and vaccinated individuals Immunity’ Content: The SARS-CoV-2 virus continues to adapt to the human host, it has been transmuting itself which can escape the immune protection Immunity to a disease is achieved through the presence of antibodies to that disease […]
Reporting cyber incidents in 6 hrs mandatory Subject: Science Section: National Organisation Context: The new guidelines issued by CERT-In to companies operating in India. New guidelines issued by CERT-In: CERT-In has mandated that all cyber security incidents such as targeted scanning or probing of critical networks and systems, compromise of critical systems and […]
Mosquito Borne Diseases Outbreak Subject: Science Section: Biotechnology Context- Climate change is causing more frequent mosquito borne disease outbreaks. Concept- The latest outbreaks of Zika fever in India indicate that mosquito-borne diseases are fast spreading to new populations and regions. Uttar Pradesh is one of three states to report Zika cases this year […]
Light Emitting Diode Subject: Science Section: Msc Context- Using LED bulbs in trains can help the Indian Railway achieve its Net Zero target by 2030. Concept- Lighting accounts for nearly 5% of global CO2 emissions. A global switch to energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) technology could save over 1,400 million tons of […]
Soybean processors oppose import of GM soybean meal Subject : Science Section : Biotechnology Context: Soybean Processors Association of India (SOPA) on Wednesday urged the Centre government not to allow the import of genetically modified (GM) soyabean meal Need for import of GM soybean meal: Rising Demands: The import of soymeal is to meet […]