Year: 2020

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines are effective against pneumonia

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines are effective against pneumonia as well as meningitis and sepsis.  Pneumococcal disease refers to any illness caused by pneumococcal bacteria. These bacteria can cause many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, meningitis, blood infections, and Sepsis. Dependence on antibiotics that are not effective against drug-resistant bacteria can be reduced. Pathogen gets lesser time to evolve with vaccination… Continue reading Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccines are effective against pneumonia

LISA Pathfinder will be a group of three spacecraft

LISA Pathfinder is testing the technologies needed, in space flights, for future space mission aiming at improving our knowledge of the universe by detecting gravitational waves for the very first time, a phenomenon predicted by Einstein’s theory of general relativity in 1915. Laser Interferometer Space Antenna (LISA) scheduled to launch in 2034, will be a… Continue reading LISA Pathfinder will be a group of three spacecraft

Applications of drones

In aviation and in space, a drone, also called an “unmanned aerial vehicle,” or UAV, refers to an unpiloted aircraft or spacecraft. To reduce weight and increase manoeuvrability, a typical unmanned aircraft is made of light composite material allowing military drones to cruise at extremely high altitudes. UAVs are controlled by remote ground control systems… Continue reading Applications of drones

9 PM Daily Brief – October 10th,2020

Good evening dear reader. Here is our 9pm current affairs brief for you today 9 PM for Mains examination GS-2 Impacted Mental Health during Pandemic Supreme court verdict on shaheen Bagh protest World Food program TRP (Television Rating Point) scandal GS-3 MPC meeting- shifting focus from containment to revival 9 PM for Preliminary examination FACTLy… Continue reading 9 PM Daily Brief – October 10th,2020

DRDO successfully flight tests Indigenously Developed Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM)

News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight tested New generation Anti Radiation Missile(RUDRAM). Facts: RUDRAM: It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation air-to-surface missile for Indian Air Force(IAF).The missile is integrated on SU-30 Mk1 fighter aircraft. Purpose: It is designed to detect, track and neutralise the adversary’s radar, communication assets and other radio frequency sources… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indigenously Developed Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM)

DST collaborates with IBM to build STEM career opportunities for girl students

News: Department of Science & Technology(DST) and IBM India have announced collaborations to scale up two DST initiatives–Vigyan Jyoti and Engage with Science (Vigyan Prasar). Facts:  Vigyan Jyoti: Launched Year: 2019 Nodal ministry: Ministry of Science & Technology (DST). Coverage: The programme covers girl students from grade 9 to 12. Aim: To create a level-playing… Continue reading DST collaborates with IBM to build STEM career opportunities for girl students

Nobel Peace Prize 2020 Awarded To World Food Programme

News: The Nobel Peace Prize for 2020 has been awarded to the World Food Programme for feeding millions of people from Yemen to North Korea with the coronavirus pandemic seen pushing millions more into hunger. Facts: World Food Programme(WFP): It is the food assistance branch of the United Nations, established in 1961. Aim: To eradicate… Continue reading Nobel Peace Prize 2020 Awarded To World Food Programme

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