Tag: Science & Technology

In Context  The Malaria vaccine named RTS,S/AS01 (Mosquirix) has modest efficacy and reduces severe Malaria cases by only about 30 per cent after four doses given to children under age 5.  It still provides significant public health benefits, and could save thousands of lives every year. About the vaccines  RTS,S/AS01 was developed by GlaxoSmithKline for […]

In News Indian researchers have discovered a new anode material, which could be helpful in ensuring the life and fast charging of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). About the new study  The study is carried out by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar in collaboration with the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology […]

In News  Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI) has demanded a ban on using Aceclofenac in cattle after a new study showed that the drug is metabolized into diclofenac in water buffaloes — as it does in cows. Diclofenac — an anti-inflammatory drug — was banned for veterinary use by the Government of India in 2006.  […]

In News  The Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) has successfully conducted an acceptance hottest of the CE-20 engine that will be used to launch the next batch of 36 OneWeb satellites into Low Earth Orbit About OneWeb It is a global communications network, powered from space, enabling connectivity for governments, businesses, and communities.  OneWeb has teamed […]

Context The government has restricted use of Glyphosate and its derivatives, fearing health hazards and risk to human beings/animals. The new rules permit only pest control operators to apply glyphosate. Pest control operators are licensed to use deadly chemicals for eliminating pests like rodents. What is Glyphosate? Glyphosate is an herbicide. It is applied to […]

In News Recently, a court in Varanasi rejected a plea asking for a scientific investigation into the structure found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque that the Hindu side has claimed is a Shivling. The dispute is now in the Supreme Court.   What is carbon dating? Carbon dating is a widely-used method to establish the age of […]

In News Recently, the Chandigarh government has allowed the use of green crackers. About  Three Categories of Green Crackers: developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). SWAS (Safe water releaser) Have a small water pocket/droplets which get released when burst, in the form of vapour. Suppresses the dust released by releasing water […]