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Reverse Vaccinology

News:Tamil Nadu Dr.MGR Medical University has developed a vaccine candidate i.e potential vaccine against SARS-CoV-2(Covid-19) through ‘reverse vaccinology’. Facts: Reverse Vaccinology: It is the name given to the examination of the genome of an organism in order to identify novel antigens and epitopes that might constitute vaccine candidates. This process is done with the aid… Continue reading Reverse Vaccinology

Explained:What are deep nudes?

News:Cybercrime officials in India have been tracking apps and websites that are using Deep nude technology to blackmail innocent persons. Facts: Deep nudes are computer-generated images and videos.It uses Artificial Intelligence(AI) software to superimpose digital composite (assembling multiple media files to make a final one) onto an existing video, photo or audio.

Khudai Khidmatgar

News:It’s 90 years since Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre in which several Khudai Khidmatgar movement protestors were killed by the British soldiers. Facts: Khudai Khidmatgar(Red Shirt movement) was a non-violent movement against the British occupation of the Indian subcontinent. It was led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province.… Continue reading Khudai Khidmatgar

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO mobile testing lab

News: Union Defence Minister inaugurated a Mobile Viral Research Lab (MVRL) Facts: Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) It is the combination of a BSL 3 lab and a BSL 2 lab built as per WHO and ICMR Bio-safety standards Significance: Can be positioned anywhere in the country as per requirements Can carry… Continue reading Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO mobile testing lab

International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

News: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated every year on 24th April.  Facts: Background: Established through a resolution in 2018 and was first observed in 2019. Celebrated by: United Nations Aim: To preserve the values of multilateralism and international cooperation. Also supports the three pillars of the UN – peace and… Continue reading International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace

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