SERIES OF MISSIONS TO MARS
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? The UAE launched the Arab world’s first mission to Mars, Amal (Hope), which was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, aboard a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ H-II A rocket. The UAE launch marks the first of three missions being planned to Mars China plans its first Mars […]
ITOLIZUMAB
Focus: Prelims, GS-III Science and technology Introduction A repurposed drug, Itolizumab, is one of the newest treatments for Covid-19 approved in India. What is Itolizumab? Itolizumab is an existing drug used for psoriasis, a chronic skin disease involving unregulated growth of some skin cells that develop into red patches mostly on knees and elbows, but […]
TRANSMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS ACROSS THE PLACENTA
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? A study has found evidence that confirms vertical transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus from the mother to the foetus. What is said regarding the transmission so far? Transmission through droplets and contact with contaminated surfaces seem to be the major routes of novel coronavirus spread. The World Health […]
Move to map COVID-19 after effects
Why in news? There were indications of COVID 19 induced diabetes among recovered patients. There was a move to collect the data on this globally to understand the effect of this relatively new and evolving virus Findings of the study The stress on the body associated with this virus could lead to long and short […]
C/2020 F3 Neowise
What is it? The C/2020 F3 is a comet and is also called as NEOWISE. It will be visible to the naked eye for 20 minutes every day for 20 days across India. What are Comets? Comets are “dirty snowballs” and are mostly made of dust, rocks and ice. The word comet comes from the […]
Nanoparticle to reduce rheumatoid arthritis
Why in news? Scientists from the Institute of Nano Science & Technology (INST), Mohali, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science and Technology Government of India, have formulated nanoparticles with chitosan and loaded these nanoparticles with zinc gluconate for reducing the severity of rheumatoid arthritis Effect of zinc Element Zinc is vital for maintaining […]
WHO ALERT ON AIRBORNE SPREAD OF SARS-nCoV2
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Union Health Ministry said it was closely watching the dynamic evolution of the virus situation in India, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) now indicating that the virus may be airborne. WHO on Airborne spread of COVID-19 After earlier denials, the WHO said there is evidence emerging […]
AIRBORNE TRANSMISSION OF CORONAVIRUS
Focus: GS3: Science and Technology Why in news? In an open letter to the World Health Organization (WHO), 239 scientists in 32 countries have outlined the evidence showing that smaller particles can infect people What needs to change now? Airborne transmission is a significant factor, especially in crowded spaces with poor ventilation, the consequences for […]
NANO-BASED AGRI-INPUT AND FOOD PRODUCTS IN INDIA
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? Minister for Science & Technology, Health & Family Welfare and Earth Sciences and Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Rural Development & Panchayati Raj released ‘Guidelines for Evaluation of Nano-based Agri-input and food products in India’. Details The Guidelines have been prepared jointly by Department of […]
SUSPECTED CASE OF BUBONIC PLAGUE FOUND: INNER MONGOLIA
Focus: GS-III Science and Technology Why in news? China’s health authorities are on high alert after a suspected case of the infectious bubonic plague was reported from Inner Mongolia. Local authorities in Bayannur issued a third-level warning for plague prevention and control that will last till the end of 2020. Plagues Plague is an infectious […]