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
Science and Technology Notes
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
Gaganyaan Mission
Gaganyaan is the Indian crewed orbital spacecraft by ISRo. Read here to all about the ambitious mission. Recently, a written reply was submitted in the Lok Sabha regarding the current status of the mission Gaganyaan. The Gaganyaan Programme is going to be a major national effort by ISRO … [Read more...] about Gaganyaan Mission
Malaria: Causes and Prevention
Malaria is an infectious and deadly disease plaguing tropical countries. Read to know more about its causes and other facts. Malaria Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease caused by a parasite. It is transmitted through the bite of an infected Anopheles mosquito carrying the Plasmodium parasite … [Read more...] about Malaria: Causes and Prevention
Neglected Tropical Diseases
Neglected Tropical Diseases are prevalent in marginalized countries of Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Read here to know more about them. Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are a diverse group of 20 conditions that are mainly prevalent in tropical areas, where they mostly affect impoverished … [Read more...] about Neglected Tropical Diseases
Dark Web (Darknet): Definition, Access, and Threats
What is a dark web or darknet? What is the deep web? What are the issues related to it? How is it regulated? Read to know more. The dark web or darknet is in the news frequently. It is important to understand the different terminologies associated with the concept. As easy as it is available to … [Read more...] about Dark Web (Darknet): Definition, Access, and Threats
