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Arms Race towards Hypersonic Weapons

In Context  Recent developments have put the spotlight on hypersonic weapons development, especially the advancements made by China and Russia. About Hypersonic Weapons They are manoeuvrable weapons that can fly at speeds in excess of Mach 5, five times the speed of sound.  They are capable both of manoeuvring and of flying faster than 5,000 […]

SWADESH

In News  DBT-National Brain Research Centre (DBT-NBRC) has recently developed the project SWADESH. About SWADESH It is a unique brain initiative focusing on certified neuroimaging, neurochemical, neuropsychological data and analytics that are made accessible to researchers for managing brain disorders.  SWADESH is the first large-scale multimodal neuroimaging database designed specifically for the Indian population with […]

O-SMART Scheme

In News  The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister gave its approval for the continuation of the umbrella scheme O-SMART for implementation during the period from 2021-26 at an overall cost of Rs. 2177 crore. Rationale behind the move The present decade has been declared as the Decade of Ocean Science […]

El Salvador’s Bitcoin City

In Context El Salvador is planning to build an entire city based on the largest cryptocurrency Bitcoin. In September 2021, El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt bitcoin as legal tender. About El Salvador’s Bitcoin city Bitcoin city will be laid out in a circle (like a coin) and there will […]

What is ‘Right to Repair’?

In News Recenlty, Apple announced an official program enabling customers to repair their iPhones with Apple-certified components and parts. Background Recently, US President Joe Biden signed an executive order calling on the Federal Trade Commission to curb restrictions imposed by manufacturers that limit consumers’ ability to repair their gadgets on their own terms. The UK […]

National Digital Drugs Databank

In News The Competition Commission of India (CC) has recommended the creation of a National Digital Drugs Databank and strict enforcement of drug quality standards to boost price competition among generic drugs in India. Major Highlights of the report Aim of creating National Digital Drugs Databank: It will be created and made available to regulators, […]

Global antibiotic consumption up by 46%: GRAM Study

In News Global antibiotic consumption rates increased by 46% in the last two decades, according to a study covering 204 countries from 2000 to 2018, and published in The Lancet Planetary Health by the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project. About Comparative analysis: The study provides a comparative analysis of total antibiotic consumption rates […]

41st Scientific Expedition to Antarctica

In News India has successfully launched the 41st scientific expedition to Antarctica with the arrival of the first batch of its contingent at southern Antarctica. About 41st expedition has two major programmes: The first encompasses geological exploration of the Amery ice shelf at the Bharati station. This will help explore the link between India and […]

BRCA Gene

In News  Recently, the importance of BRCA gene testing was highlighted for reducing cancer risk in women. About  The BRCA gene test is a blood test that uses DNA analysis to identify harmful changes (mutations) in either one of the two breast cancer susceptibility genes — BRCA1 (BReast CAncer gene 1) and BRCA2 (BReast CAncer […]

Regulation of Cryptocurrencies in India

In News Recently, the PM chaired a meeting on cryptocurrency where the need for its regulation was discussed. Earlier, RBI cautioned investors about digital currency over its non-transparent advertising. India and Cryptocurrency 2009: First cryptocurrency, Bitcoin launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. 2018: RBI banned banks and other regulated entities from supporting crypto transactions. 2019: […]