Naegleria Fowleri
Posted in Diseases Science & Technology

Naegleria Fowleri

Three cases of infection, caused by Naegleria fowleri, reported in Kerala in the last two months.

SEBEX2
Posted in Defence Science & Technology

SEBEX2

Indian Navy certified a new explosive named ‘SEBEX 2’

World Soil Health Index
Posted in Agriculture Economy

World Soil Health Index

New World Soil Health Index announced by UNESCO

Top Quarks
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Quarks | Boson

Physicists have reported the most precise estimate yet of the Top Quarks’ mass. 

Bridge Recombinase Mechanism
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Biotechnology

Bridge Recombinase Mechanism

Scientists discovered naturally occurring human DNA editing tool – Bridge Recombinase Mechanism.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 03 July 2024

Steel Slag, Megafauna, Colombo Process, Snowblind Malware, Nova Explosion

Oropouche Fever
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases

Oropouche Fever

Italy reported its first-ever case of Oropouche fever recently.

Araku Coffee
Posted in Agriculture Economy

Araku Coffee

Araku coffee found mention in Prime Minister’s ‘Mann ki Baat’.

Gandhi Sarovar
Posted in Geography

Gandhi Sarovar

Massive avalanche hits Gandhi Sarovar

Project Nexus
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Project Nexus

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) joins Project Nexus to enable instant cross-border retail payments.

Li-Fi Technology
Posted in Science & Technology ICT

Li-Fi Technology

Ministry of Defence (MoD) funded a start-up under the Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) to secure Li-Fi (Light Fidelity) technology for the Indian Defence sector.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 02 July 2024

Kangaroo Courts, Anti dumping duty, Eco-friendly supercapacitors, Liberalised Remittances Scheme, Smart City Mission