What Are Dark Patterns? An increase in the cases of “Dark Patterns” or “Deceptive Patterns” have been noted where internet-based companies have been tricking users into agreeing to certain conditions or clicking a few links. Such acceptances and clicks are flooding inboxes of the users with promotional emails they never wanted, making it hard to […]
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DMH-11 : Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard
DMH-11 : Genetically Modified (GM) Mustard The Genetically Modified (GM) mustard Dhara Mustard Hybrid (DMH-11) was tested in the field and shown to be more productive. Production of the DMH-11 variety is not interfering with honey bees’ natural pollination practices. Genetically Modified (GM) Crops are derived from plants whose genes are artificially modified, usually by […]
Facial Recognition : Benefits
Facial Recognition : Benefits With the expansion of the Internet, there is an increase in the facial recognition of biometric information, including information generated for purposes for facial recognition technology. Facial recognition refers to the technology capable of identifying or verifying a subject through an image, video, or any audiovisual element of the face. Generally, […]
Outbreak Of Bird Flu
Outbreak Of Bird Flu: As many as 7,000 birds are being culled in Kerala’s Kottayam district following an outbreak of bird flu that has now spread to more parts of the district. Avian influenza or bird flu is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Influenza Type A viruses which generally affects poultry birds such […]
HPV Vaccine For Cervical Cancer
HPV Vaccine For Cervical Cancer: India is expected to roll out the indigenously developed CERVAVAC vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer among girls aged 9-14 years through their schools by mid-2023. The decision was based on the National Technical Advisory Group for Immunisation (NTAGI) recommendation to introduce the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine in the […]
Vainu Bappu Observatory
Vainu Bappu Observatory: Discoveries of the 40-inch telescope at the Vainu Bappu Observatory were highlighted at its 50-year celebration. Vainu Bappu Observatory is considered one of the most renowned observatories in India it is Located on Javadi Hills at Kavalur, Tamilnadu The 40-inch telescope was installed in 1972 and started producing important astronomical discoveries soon […]
BF.7 Variant Of Coronavirus: Details
BF.7 Variant Of Coronavirus: The current surge in Covid-19 infections in China, is believed to be driven by the BF.7 sub-variant of Omicron that is circulating over there. BF.7 Variant of Coronavirus: The dominant virus strain in China is BF.7, a sub-variant of Omicron that has been in circulation for over a year now. There […]
Water Worlds : Two Exoplanets
Water Worlds : Two Exoplanets A new study, a team of astronomers have found water worlds, two exoplanets orbiting a red dwarf star. These exoplanets are Kepler-138c and Kepler-138d, which were observed using NASA’s Hubble and retired Spitzer space telescope. It is the first-time planets are confidently identified as water worlds, a type of planet […]
First Global Water Survey Satellite
First Global Water Survey Satellite: NASA to conduct the first global survey of Earth’s surface waters, shedding new light on the mechanics and consequences of climate change. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography satellite, or SWOT, incorporates advanced microwave radar technology to collect high-definition measurements of oceans, lakes, reservoirs, and rivers over 90% of the […]
India’s First 5G-Enabled Auto Manufacturing Unit
India’s First 5G-Enabled Auto Manufacturing Unit: Bharti Airtel and Tech Mahindra have announced a strategic partnership under which they have deployed a “5G for Enterprise” Solution i.e., a ‘captive private network’ at Mahindra and Mahindra’s Chakan facility in Maharashtra, making it India’s first 5G- enabled auto manufacturing unit. The partnership is in line with Tech […]
