Omicron sub-variant BF.7: The Gujarat Biotechnology Research Centre has recently detected the first case of the Omicron sub-variant BF.7 in India. Omicron BF. 7 is the latest sub-variant of the Omicron variant, first detected in Northwest China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. It is also known as the ‘Omicron spawn’. This new variant is fast spreading […]
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What Are Exoplanets?
What Are Exoplanets? In a new study, scientists have detected barium in the upper atmosphere of two giant exoplanets for the first time. Ultra-hot Jupiters are a class of hot gaseous planets that matches the size of Jupiter, but they have short orbital periods, unlike Jupiter. What are Exoplanets? An exoplanet or extrasolar planet is […]
Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV)
Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV): The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is developing a rocket named Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) to replace the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV). NGLV will feature semi-cryogenic propulsion (refined kerosene as fuel with liquid oxygen (LOX) as oxidiser) for the booster stages which is cheaper and efficient. According to […]
PowerEX-2022
PowerEX-2022: CERT-In and Power-CSIRTs jointly conduct Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX-2022”. Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in collaboration with Power-CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector), successfully designed & conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX”. The theme of the exercise was “Defending Cyber induced disruption in IT & OT infrastructure”. The Objective of […]
2nd UN World Geospatial International Congress
2nd UN World Geospatial International Congress: PM Narendra Modi recently addressed 2nd UN World Geospatial International Congress. It is being held in Hyderabad. The goal of this year’s UNWGIC is to promote a broad dialogue on global geospatial information management with all relevant governments, non-governmental organisations, academia, and the private sector. Theme: The theme of […]
Global Distribution Of Sodium On The Moon’s Surface
Global Distribution Of Sodium On The Moon’s Surface: Scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have mapped out the global distribution of sodium on the Moon’s surface. They used the CLASS instrument (Chandrayaan-2 large area soft X-ray spectrometer) carried by the second Indian Moon mission, Chandrayaan-2. There are sodium atoms that are weakly bound […]
Global Artificial Intelligence Summit And Awards
Global Artificial Intelligence Summit And Awards: The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry addressed the 3rd edition of Global Artificial Intelligence Summit & Awards (GAISA), and articulated that Artificial Intelligence can help India be a developed nation by 2047. GAISA: The third AI Summit has been organized by AICRA (All India Council For Robotics & […]
Deaths In Gambia By India-Made Syrups
Deaths In Gambia By India-Made Syrups: The World Health Organisation (WHO) issued an alert about four Indian-manufactured cough syrups, which are said to be linked to acute kidney injury in children and 66 deaths in the small West African nation of The Gambia. The WHO analysis of samples of each of these products had confirmed […]
National Mobile Monitoring System
National Mobile Monitoring System: The usage of the National Mobile Monitoring System (NMMS) is 50% or less in many states even after the Union government’s order making it mandatory to record attendance of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS). National Mobile Monitoring Software (NMMS) App was launched by the Minister of Rural Development […]
Lassa Fever
Lassa Fever: A study has found that Climate change may aid the spread of Lassa fever, which is endemic to parts of west Africa, to the Central and Eastern parts of the African continent in the next 50 years. Findings: There would be a 600% jump in the number of people exposed to the virus […]
