WHO Declares Mpox to PHEIC
17 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The World Health Organisation declared mpox a “public health emergency of international concern” (PHEIC). This designation highlights the global...
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
Science and Technology
ISRO Successfully Launches EOS-08 Satellite
17 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Indian Space Research Organisation successfully launched the EOS-08 satellite using the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 from the...
Current Affairs
Safe Microbial Substitutes: A Sustainable Alternative to Synthetic Surfactants in the Food Industry
16 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers from IASST, Guwahati, critically analysed the use of biosurfactants in the food industry, emphasising the challenges in their...
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Breakthrough in Diabetic Nephropathy Treatment
16 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers have discovered the potential of zinc oxide nanoparticles (ZON) to significantly enhance kidney function and combat diabetic nephropathy...
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Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’
16 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: DRDO successfully conducted the first flight test of the Long Range Glide Bomb ‘GAURAV’ from a Su-30 MK-I aircraft...
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Hybrid RF-VLC (Radio Frequency-Visible Light Communication) System
16 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Researchers at Central University (CU), IIDM, and CU J&K in India have developed a new hybrid communication method combining...
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Lymphatic Filariasis
14 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Union Minister of State for Health & Family Welfare virtually inaugurated the second phase of the Bi-annual Nationwide...
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Oceans of Water Discovered on Mars
14 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: Planetary scientists have sent numerous probes and landers to Mars to investigate the fate of its water, as the...
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Collision Avoidance System (CAS)
14 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: There is a need for a Collision Avoidance System (CAS) due to increasing Vehicular traffic in modern life. ...
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China’s Biggest Cargo Drone
14 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: China successfully flew its largest unmanned cargo aircraft for civilian use, advancing its testing of UAVs that could eventually...
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Integrating Radiocarbon Data into Climate Models
13 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A study published in Science magazine using radiocarbon from Cold War nuclear tests reveals that plants absorb more CO2...
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India to Roll Out New Treatment Regimen for Drug-Resistant TB
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: India is set to introduce the BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid, and linezolid) regimen for all multi/extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, with...
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CDSCO Waives Local Clinical Trials for New Drugs Approved in Developed Countries
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) announced that it will waive local clinical trials for new drugs already...
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DRDO Develops Lightest Bullet-Proof Jacket for Enhanced Protection
12 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) has developed a new Bullet Proof Jacket (BPJ) featuring the lightest Front...
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Hidden Genes: A New Frontier in Genetics
10 August 2024 | The Study IASContext: A new study by Columbia researchers reveals that bacteria can create free-floating and temporary genes, suggesting that similar genes...
