An international team of researchers led by Japan’s scientific institution, RIKEN’s Cluster for Pioneering Research (CPR), have devised a system that can create cyborg cockroaches, that are part insect and part machine. They claim that these insects, whose movements are controlled by tiny integrated circuits, will be able to conduct surveillance in procedures like urban … Continue reading Cyborg cockroaches
Kartavya path
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the revamped Central Vista Avenue in the heart of the national capital on Thursday evening. The new-look stretch covers lawns on either side of Rajpath — now renamed as Kartavya Path — from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate, covering around 101 acres. The New Delhi Municipal Council … Continue reading Kartavya path
BPal
Results of a ZeNix phase III clinical trial has found that the BPal treatment regimen remains effective against highly drug-resistant strains of tuberculosis with a reduced dosage BPaL: What it is, and why it’s important? Developed by a non-profit organization, TB Alliance, Pretomanid is the newest anti-TB drug, prescribed as part of the BPaL regimen, … Continue reading BPal
EGOT status
Barack Obama is now half an ‘EGOT’, what does this mean?On winning an Emmy for his narration of the Netflix nature documentary, Our Great National Parks, former US president Barack Obama has achieved half 'EGOT' status. EGOT is the acronym for Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony – arguably the highest honours in popular performing arts … Continue reading EGOT status
Kurki
A person who was sitting in protest against kurki orders for his land based on a court case filed against him by the local moneylender for defaulting on loan payment has committed suicide recently. What is the kurki? Kurki means attachment of a farmer’s land, already pledged to the money lending institution or individual, in case of … Continue reading Kurki
Hand, foot and mouth disease
There has been a spike in cases of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in Mumbai. About the disease- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is common in children under the age of 5, but anyone can get it. It is most commonly caused by a coxsackievirus, which belongs to a group of viruses called nonpolio enteroviruses. The illness is … Continue reading Hand, foot and mouth disease
Saint George’s cross
PM will unveil the new naval ensign (flag) for the Indian Navy in Kochi on the sidelines of the commissioning of India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant at Cochin Shipyard Limited. What is the Saint George’s Cross? The red cross on a white background is known as the Saint George’s Cross and is named after a Christian … Continue reading Saint George’s cross
Arth Ganga
Director General of the National Mission for Clean Ganga spoke about the Arth Ganga model during his virtual keynote address to the Stockholm World Water Week 2022. What is Arth Ganga?Origin: In 2019, PM first introduced the concept of Arth Ganga during the first National Ganga Council meeting in Kanpur where he urged for a … Continue reading Arth Ganga
Moonlighting concept
Food delivery start-up Swiggy recently announced an industry-first “moonlighting” policy of allowing its employees to take up gigs or projects outside of their regular employment at the company, during the hours away from work. About moonlighting policy- Moonlighting is the act of working at an extra job beyond regular working hours, usually without the knowledge of the … Continue reading Moonlighting concept
Mudhol hounds
Mudhol hounds, a breed of hunting dogs native to north Karnataka, could be inducted into the Special Protection Group (SPG), the elite force protecting the Prime Minister of India. About Mudhol hounds/dogs Known for their hunting and guarding skills, the characteristically lanky Mudhol hounds get their name from the erstwhile kingdom of Mudhol (in present-day … Continue reading Mudhol hounds
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