Context: Recently, Gujarat has witnessed a concerning outbreak of suspected Chandipura virus (CHPV) infections, resulting in fatalities among children. 6 children died or 12 suspected cases have been reported of Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat. Four of these 12 patients are Read More …
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Electroencephalogram (EEG)
Context: EEG, or electroencephalography, measures brain electrical activity and celebrates its 100th anniversary. Invented by Hans Berger in 1924, EEG captures neuron activity via scalp electrodes, essential for diagnosing epilepsy and assessing brain states like sleep or coma. Though limited by Read More …
Last Universal Common Ancestor – LUCA
Context: Researchers in UK have dated the existence of Last Universal Common Ancestor from which all life forms evolved using the theory of molecular clock. Theories of origin of life on Earth Many theories have been propounded by scientists on Read More …
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Context Government has recently enhanced allocation for the Fertilizer Sector under SIGHT Programme of the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM). About National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) The Union Cabinet has authorised the National Green Hydrogen Mission in january in 2023 and Read More …
ISRO has a problem: many rockets, but too few satellites to launch
NOTE4Aspirants: Prelims level: Satellite launching vehicles; ISRO; Mains level: ISRO; Present Scenario of Satellites in India; Why in the News? After the ambitious Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV) was finalized in June 2024, ISRO Chairman S. Somanath stated its launch capability exceeded demand Read More …
What is Hyperloop Technology? Everything you need to know about.
Context: Indian Institute of Technology, Madras plans to host global college level hyperloop competition in February 2025. This will be the first time that such a competition will be hosted in India, usually such as competition is organised in USA or Read More …
Deposit Insurance in India
Context: Bank deposits in India up to Rs 5 lakh is insured by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation. This provides a degree of safety to bank depositors. About Deposit Insurance About Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC): All Read More …
SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket
Context: In a rare event, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 Rocket recently suffered a failure in its upper stage engine that left 20 Starlink internet satellites in a low, non-survivable orbit. The rocket’s second stage experienced a liquid oxygen leak, and failed to complete a Read More …
Foxnuts (Makhana)
Context: Foxnuts (makhana) are in demand as a ‘super snack’, with its prices soaring in domestic and international markets since 2019. About foxnuts (Makhana) It is commonly known as prickly waterlily, makhana, or Gorgon plant, and is the only extant member of the Read More …
Why does ISRO want to venture into planetary defence?
Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) stated that the asteroid Apophis will pass by Earth at a distance of 32,000 km in 2029. The Indian space agency might send its own spacecraft, or collaborate with other space agencies. ISRO intends to develop capabilities in planetary Read More …