Tuberculosis
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Diseases

Tuberculosis and types

The World Health Organization (WHO) reports over 10 million new cases of TB every year and India alone accounts for 27% of the global TB burden.

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 May 2024

GD Technology, sRNA, Exercise Shakti, Sea Anemone, Armoured Sailfin Catfish

Dust Storms
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Dust Storms

Delhi witnessed a sudden dust storm with strong winds and light rain.

Ultra-processed food (UPF)
Posted in Social Sector

Ultra-processed food (UPF)

A 30-year-long U.S. study found that consuming UPF is associated with a higher risk of early death.

Geomagnetic Storm
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Geomagnetic Storm

A G-5 level geomagnetic storm, the first since the Halloween Storms of 2003, has struck Earth.

Bio-taxis for cancer treatment
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Biotechnology

Bio-taxis for cancer treatment

Researchers at the IISc-Bengaluru have developed a new way to deliver cancer vaccines using the body’s natural transport system.

Nerium oleander (Arali)
Posted in Environment Species in news

Nerium oleander (Arali)

Kerala has banned oleander (arali) flowers in temple offerings, after a woman died after accidentally chewing leaves of the oleander plant.

PS4 Engine
Posted in Science & Technology ICT Space Science

PS4 Engine – 3D Printing

ISRO successfully conducted hot testing of 3D printed rocket engine at ISRO Propulsion Complex (Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu).

UPSC Prelims Facts
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UPSC Prelims Facts – 12-13 May 2024

Hermes 900, Orangutan, Oleander Flower, Neural Processing Unit

International Forest Governance (IFG) Report
Posted in Environment

International Forest Governance (IFG) Report

Report on International Forest Governance (IFG) Released

Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem
Posted in Environment

Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem

A study conducted by the Bose Institute, Kolkata, and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur highlights air pollution posing serious threat to Sundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem.

Admitting New Members to UN
Posted in World Affairs

Admitting New Members to UN

UNGA passes a Resolution calling Security Council (SC) to admit Palestine as member of UN