Three New Fighter Jets: According to the Ministry of Defence, three new fighter jets will be flying by 2026, of which two will be for the Air Force and one for the Navy. This includes a new LCA (the Mk-2 version) and AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) for the Air Force and the TEDBF (Twin-Engine […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
DNA Technology Regulation Bill, 2019 : Concerns
DNA Bill, 2019: The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Science and Technology, Environment, Forests and Climate Change has recommended that the government should address the concerns raised over the DNA Technology (Use and Application) Regulation Bill, 2019, including over creation of a national databank of crime scene DNA profiles and fears of communities being targeted. While […]
Which Is World’s Largest Radio Telescope?
World’s Largest Radio Telescope: On 4th Feb, the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its maiden meeting and approved the establishment of the world’s largest radio telescope. SKAO is a new intergovernmental organization dedicated to radio astronomy and is headquartered in the UK. At the moment, organizations from ten countries are a part of […]
Lithium Deposits Found in Karnataka
Lithium Deposits: Preliminary surveys on the surface and limited subsurface by Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD) have shown the presence of Lithium resources of 1,600 tonnes in the pegmatites of Marlagalla – Allapatna area, Mandya district, Karnataka. About Lithium: It is a soft, silvery-white metal. Under standard conditions, it is the lightest […]
Protein Based Biosensors for Covid-19 : Key Points
Protein-based Biosensors: A team of researchers led by David Baker, who is the professor of biochemistry and director of the Institute for Protein Design at UW Medicine, have created a new protein-based biosensor that will detect the Coronavirus. The protein-based biosensors will detect the proteins that make up the pandemic coronavirus. It would also help […]
Stardust 1.0 : First Rocket To Run On Biofuel
Stardust 1.0: Stardust 1.0 was launched on Jan 31st from Loring Commerce Centre in Maine, US. It has become the first commercial space launch powered by biofuel, which is non-toxic for the environment as opposed to traditionally used rocket fuels. Stardust 1.0 is a launch vehicle suited for student and budget payloads. Biofuels: Any hydrocarbon […]
Covid-19 Performance Index 2021 : India’s Ranking
Covid-19 Performance Index: India has been ranked 86th in a “Covid-19 Performance Index” comprising 98 countries. Covid-19 Performance Index was compiled by the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, an Australian think tank, which sought to measure the response of countries to the Pandemic. The Institute also took into account the impact of geography, political systems and economic […]
SARS-CoV-2 New Variants K417N/T, E484K, and N501Y : Current Status
SARS-CoV-2 New Variants: Variants have emerged independently in several countries, and the latest research indicates that the virus is changing quickly (mutation) and it may continue to develop towards evading currently available vaccines. The SARS-CoV-2 virus is responsible for causing coronavirus disease (Covid-19). The mutation is an alteration in the genetic material (the genome) of […]
What are Neglected Tropical Diseases?
Neglected Tropical Diseases: India has joined the world to Light Up Qutub Minar as a sign of unity to combat the Neglected Tropical Diseases. The second annual World NTD Day will be marked on 30th January. The people who are most affected by these diseases are often the poorest populations, living in remote, rural areas, […]
AXIOM MISSION 1 (AX 1): First Entirely Private Orbital Space Mission
AXIOM MISSION 1 (AX 1): A former Israeli fighter pilot, an American technology entrepreneur, and a Canadian investor will be part of the crew of the first entirely-private orbital space mission. The three men are paying $55 million each to fly aboard a SpaceX rocket for an eight-day visit to the International Space Station, organized […]
