About The Anti-Microbial Resistance
Context: Four prominent multilateral agencies, namely the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), UN Environment Programme (UNEP), World Health Organization (WHO), and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), have jointly unveiled a priority research agenda aimed at combating the pressing problem of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). This research agenda is rooted in the One Health approach. Relevance: […]
About CH3+ Molecule
Context: Recently, the CH3+ molecule has been detected in space for the first time by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Details: About CH3+ molecule: Significance of the discovery: What is NASA’s James Webb Telescope? What is the mission of the James Webb Space Telescope? […]
India’s Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope
Context: Recently, an international team of astronomers announced scientific evidence confirming the presence of gravitational waves using pulsar observations. India’s Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope (GMRT) was among the world’s six large telescopes that played a vital role in providing this evidence. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope […]
Formation of Chiral Bose-Liquid State
Context: According to recent research, the chiral Bose-liquid state may be an entirely new state of matter. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Formation of Chiral Bose-Liquid State: -Source: Indian express
About Lab-Grown Meat
Context: Two U.S. companies, Good Meat and Upside Foods, have received the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval to make and sell their cell-cultivated chicken. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: About Cultivated meat Cultivated meat, also known as cell-cultured meat or lab-grown meat, is a form of meat produced […]
About The Chandrayaan-3
Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to retain the names of the Chandrayaan-2 lander (Vikram) and rover (Pragyan) for their Chandrayaan-3 equivalents as well. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Chandrayaan-3 Mission: Mission Modules: Propulsion Module: Lander Module: Consists of four payloads: Rover Module: Launch and Rocket: Objective and […]
Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGDs) and Upanishads
Context: During the PM of India’s inaugural state visit to the US, he gifted the US President, Biden, and his wife with several presents. These gifts included a 7.5 carat lab-grown diamond and a first edition print of the book The Ten Principal Upanishads, published in 1937. Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of […]
About The Anxiety disorders
Context: Recently, there has been a growing recognition of the impact of anxiety disorders on individuals’ daily lives and overall well-being. These common mental health conditions affect a significant portion of the population and can lead to persistent distress and impairment. Relevance: GS III: Science Dimensions of the Article: About Anxiety disorder Anxiety disorder is […]
About The Artemis Accords
Context: As per White House announcement, India has decided to join the Artemis Accords, which brings like-minded countries together on civil space exploration. Also, NASA and ISRO have agreed to a joint mission to the International Space Station in 2024. Relevance: GS II: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: Artemis Accords: Artemis Program: Legal […]
About Submersible vs Submarine
Context: The Titan, the vessel that went missing in the area of the Titanic wreck in the North Atlantic, is classified as a submersible, not a submarine, Relevance: GS III: Science and Technology Dimensions of the Article: What are Submersibles? Submersibles are specialized watercraft designed for specific missions in underwater environments. Here are the key […]