Henipavirus: Camp Hill virus, a henipavirus related to Nipah, has been recently detected in North America, raising concerns of a potential outbreak. Henipaviruses (family Paramyxoviridae) are zoonotic, negative-sense RNA viruses. Fruit bats (Pteropus species, also called ‘flying foxes’) are the natural hosts of Henipaviruses. Henipaviruses can cross species barriers, infecting various mammals, including humans. They […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
SwaRail Application
SwaRail Application: The Ministry of Railways has introduced the SuperApp ‘SwaRail’, a one-stop solution for seamless railway services. SwaRail integrates various railway services, eliminating the need for multiple applications and reducing space consumption on user devices. A key focus of the App is enhancing user experience with a seamless and clean user interface (UI). The […]
World Leprosy Day
World Leprosy Day: World Leprosy Day is observed on January 30 every year to make people aware of leprosy and remove the misconceptions spread in society.Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is a chronic infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria, Mycobacterium leprae. The disease predominantly affects the skin and peripheral nerves. Left untreated, […]
Graphics Processing Unit
Graphics Processing Unit: As many as six firms will develop Indian foundational Artificial Intelligence (AI) models using newly provisioned Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) by the IndiaAI Mission, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology announced recently. A GPU is an electronic circuit board that can quickly perform many mathematical calculations. Like a Central Processing Unit […]
Controlled Cannabis Cultivation : In News
Cannabis Cultivation : In News The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet approved a pilot study by two universities on the controlled cultivation of cannabis for medicinal and industrial purposes. It is the regulated cultivation of specific cannabis varieties having minimal intoxicating properties, along with strict monitoring to prevent misuse. Such varieties are commonly known as The tetrahydrocannabinol […]
Post-Quantum Encryption Cryptography
Post-Quantum Encryption Cryptography: Virtual Private Network (VPN) companies are adapting to the potential threats posed by quantum computing through the implementation of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). PQC refers to cryptographic methods that do not rely on mathematical problems easily solvable by quantum computers. It is also known as quantum-resistant, quantum-safe, or quantum-proof cryptography. These methods are […]
e-Shram Microsite and Occupational Shortage Index
e-Shram Microsite and Occupational Shortage Index: The Union Minister for Labour & Employment launched two significant initiatives – State and Union Territory Microsites under the e-Shram initiative and the Occupational Shortage Index (OSI). e-Shram Microsite is a transformative initiative aimed at ensuring that unorganised workers have seamless access to both State and Central government welfare […]
Human African Trypanosomiasis : WHO Announcement
Human African Trypanosomiasis: : WHO Announcement The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that Guinea has successfully eliminated the gambiense form of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT) as a public health problem. Human African Trypanosomiasis is a parasitic disease transmitted through the bite of infected tsetse flies. It is also known as sleeping sickness and is endemic […]
Salmonella Outbreaks
Salmonella Outbreaks: A study from the University of Surrey highlights the link between weather conditions and increased Salmonella outbreaks, emphasizing the role of climate change in the spread of infectious diseases.Salmonella is a type of bacteria that causes foodborne illnesses, commonly referred to as salmonellosis.The two main species are Salmonella enterica and Salmonella bongori. Contaminated […]
What Is Silicon carbide?
What Is Silicon carbide? Researchers at IIT-Madras have tasted success in extracting silicon carbide from (simulated) moon soil. Silicon carbide is synthetically produced crystalline compound of silicon and carbon. Its chemical formula is SiC and it is the most widely used non-oxide ceramic. It was discovered by the American inventor Edward G. Acheson in 1891. […]
