Spanish Flu Virus
Posted in Biology

H1N1 (Spanish Flu Virus)

Article in The Hindu about the story of recreation of H1N1 influenza virus which cased the deadliest pandemic (Spanish Flu of 1918) in history

Posted in S&T Schemes and Initiatives Science & Technology

National Supercomputing Mission

9 more supercomputers will be addedin addition with 18 supercomputers being deployed under the National Supercomputing Mission (NCM).

Leidenfrost effect
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Leidenfrost effect

Article in The Hindu – Science For All | What is Leidenfrost effect?

Dengue
Posted in Biology

Dengue and Conjunctivitis

Yamuna river water that led to viral diseases (dengue and conjunctivitis) in Delhi had breached the ‘danger’ mark recently.

Bubonic Plague
Posted in Biology

Bubonic Plague

China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.

Graphene
Posted in Science & Technology S&T Schemes and Initiatives

Graphene Aurora Program

Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ recently.

Antimicrobial Resistance
Posted in Pollution Biology

Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5

According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Aditya L1 Mission
Posted in Space Science Science & Technology

Aditya L1 Mission

ISRO is gearing up for launch of Aditya L1, a mission to study the Sun.

Trans-fatty Acids
Posted in Health Biology Social Sector

Trans-fatty Acids

High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.

Metagenomics
Posted in Science & Technology Biology

Metagenomics

Metagenome sequencing is transforming pathogen surveillance nowadays.

Finance Technology
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives ICT

Finance Technology (Fintech)

RBI plans to enhance UPI with AI-driven conversational features for user-friendliness and wider adoption.

NavIC
Posted in Polity Science & Technology Space Science

Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)

Parliamentary Committee of Science and Technology reported NavIC will be integrated into Aadhaar enrolment devices.