What is Airspace?
The recent conflicts across globe has resulted in many sovereign countries closing their airspace. It is done with the intention to protect their territorial rights. What you need to know? Airspace is the part of the atmosphere a state controls, … Continue reading
Biometrics
Biometrics are biological measurements — or physical characteristics — that can be used to identify individuals. Facts to know It can involve physiological sources (fingerprints, iris, facial, vein, DNA) and behavioural sources (gait, voice, typing rhythm). It helps to accurately identify an … Continue reading
Generative AI Technology
Generative AI, is an Artificial Intelligence that can create original content such as text, images, video, audio or software code in response to a user’s prompt or request. Facts to know about Generative AI It uses existing data to create … Continue reading
Chenab River
One of the key tributaries of the Indus, the Chenab, originates in Himachal Pradesh from the Chandra and Bhaga. What you need to know? The river initially forms by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga in the Lahaul district … Continue reading
Nucleic Acid Test
It is a diagnostic technique used to identify the presence of virus or bacteria. It uses the presence of genetic material to identify the pathogen. Facts to know It is used to identify infectious diseases like COVID-19, HIV, and hepatitis. … Continue reading
Malaria
Malaria is a mosquito-borne disease. It is one of the most challenging diseases in tropical areas. What do you need to know? It is caused by Plasmodium parasites, transmitted through bites of female Anopheles mosquitoes It does not spread from person to person. Blood … Continue reading
Durand Line
The recent attack on Afghanistan from across the Pakistan border has again brought to light the historic conflict-torn Durand Line. Facts to know about the border It was created in 1893 to separate the British-controlled India from Afghanistan. Now serves … Continue reading