Every year on September 28, World Rabies Day is held to increase awareness of the deadly and infectious illness. The day signifies the need to strengthen global prevention and control efforts. Read here to learn about the causes, prevention, and treatment of the disease. The first rabies vaccine … [Read more...] about Rabies: Causes, Prevention and Control
Science and Technology Notes
Wind Energy: Potential Of India
What is meant by Wind Energy? How can it be harnessed?Where are the major wind energy farms in Inida located?Read further to know more. In this article, we shall discuss the significance of wind energy as a renewable resource. We shall also see India's installed wind energy capacity, various … [Read more...] about Wind Energy: Potential Of India
Solar Energy: Potential of India
What is Solar energy? How can it be harnessed? What is the geographic advantage India enjoys over its location? Read further to know more. In this article, we discuss solar energy and its importance. We will also see the Solar energy potential of India, India's installed solar energy capacity, … [Read more...] about Solar Energy: Potential of India
Wormhole: A shortcut to travel the interstellar space?
Have you heard of Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity? There is a special solution to the equations describing Einstein's theory of general relativity which may help in future to travel between stars. It's called a wormhole. Read to know more about wormholes. Can you imagine what it … [Read more...] about Wormhole: A shortcut to travel the interstellar space?
NFT: Learn about Non Fungible Tokens
NFTs are in news often. Do you know what exactly is an NFT? Read to know more about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFT). Think of brand-new cars and used cars of a particular model. Is there any difference? While the brand new cars of the model may be identical to each other, the used cars differ in … [Read more...] about NFT: Learn about Non Fungible Tokens
Tuberculosis: Causes, Prevention and Initiatives
The Pradhan Mantri TB (Tuberculosis) Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan was launched recently. Read here to learn more about Tuberculosis. Hon’ble President of India, Smt. Draupadi Murmu virtually launched the Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan on September 9th, 2022, to reinvigorate the mission of TB … [Read more...] about Tuberculosis: Causes, Prevention and Initiatives
Nasal Vaccine for Covid
The nasal vaccine for covid-19 has been approved for emergency use. Read here to know about the workings, advantages, and concerns related to it. Bharat Biotech’s COVID-19 recombinant nasal vaccine has been approved by the Ministry of Health’s Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation for … [Read more...] about Nasal Vaccine for Covid
Tomato Flu/Fever
Tomato flu has been reported in a few Indian states. What is this condition, and why is it spreading now? Is there a treatment for tomato flu? How can it be prevented? Tomato flu has been reported in at least four states Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Haryana, and Odisha. The Union Health Ministry has … [Read more...] about Tomato Flu/Fever
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is the leading R&D organization in India. Read here to know more about it. CSIR is known for its cutting-edge R&D knowledge base in diverse Science and Technology areas. It is India’s largest R&D organization. CSIR has a … [Read more...] about Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Monkeypox
Monkeypox viral infection is being reported in several countries around the world. Read here to know more about the disease. Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 when two outbreaks of a pox-like disease occurred in colonies of monkeys kept for research, hence the name 'monkeypox.' What is … [Read more...] about Monkeypox