Global Rise Of Diptheria: A recent study has found that Diphtheria, which is a relatively easily-preventable infection, could become a major global threat. The number of diphtheria cases reported globally has been increasing gradually. In 2018, there were 16,651 reported cases, more than double the yearly average for 1996-2017 (8,105 cases). Indian Scenario: According to […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
What is Rajasthan Model Of Public Health?
Rajasthan Model Of Public Health: The Chief Minister of Rajasthan announced the implementation of the Rajasthan Model of Public Health that would include a Right to Health as well as measures for preventive, primary and curative care as envisioned by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Rajasthan Model of Public Health: The Mukhya Mantri Chiranjeevi Yojana […]
High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs)
High Electron Mobility Transistors (HEMTs): Indian scientists have developed a highly reliable HEMT from gallium nitride (GaN). This is the first-ever indigenous HEMT device and is useful in electric cars, locomotives, power transmission and other areas requiring high voltage and high-frequency switching. This would reduce the cost of importing such stable and efficient transistors required […]
First Moving Supermassive Black Hole Discovered
First Moving Supermassive Black Hole: Scientists have discovered the first moving supermassive black hole whose mass is about three million times that of our Sun. The black hole was traveling within its own galaxy (J0437+2456) which is around 228 million light-years away from Earth. Scientists studied 10 faraway galaxies with supermassive black holes in the […]
National Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Recycling Framework, 2020
National Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Recycling Framework, 2020: The Ministry of Mines has issued a National non-ferrous metal scrap recycling framework, 2020 in a bid to cut down the scrap imports. It also seeks to use a life cycle management approach for better efficiency in the mineral value chain process. Objectives of the Recycling Framework: To work […]
Genome Mapping In Indian Ocean
Genome Mapping In Indian Ocean: National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) is going to launch the first-of-its-kind project of Genome Mapping in the Indian Ocean. The Indian Ocean is the third largest water body in the world, covering about 20% of the Earth’s water surface. Aim: To gather samples for genome mapping of microorganisms in the […]
Mera Ration Mobile App : Key Points
Mera Ration Mobile App: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food, and Public Distribution launched Mera Ration Mobile App for the benefit of those ration card holders who move to new places in search of livelihood. At present 32 States and Union, Territories are covered under the One Nation One Ration Card (ONORC) and integration of the […]
AsterX : France’s First Space Military Exercise
AsterX: France’s First Space Military Exercise: Amid the growing competition among the world powers in the field of space, France has begun its first space military exercises to test its ability to defend its satellites. The exercise drills are codenamed “AsterX” to commemorate the first French satellite Asterix from 1965. The exercises are part of […]
ISRO And JAXA Cooperation In Earth Observation
ISRO And JAXA Cooperation In Earth Observation: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) reviewed cooperation in earth observation, lunar cooperation, and satellite navigation. They also agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in “space situational awareness and professional exchange program”. Both agencies signed an Implementing Arrangement for collaborative activities on […]
What is Space Hurricane?
Space Hurricane: Scientists from China recently discovered a space hurricane for the first time ever above the North pole. Previously, it was believed, space hurricanes were a theoretical phenomenon. As per their report, the hurricane measured roughly 600 miles across and rained down charged electrons for as long as eight hours. The space hurricane spun […]
