Science and Technology

Lithium It is a soft, silvery-white metal that heads group 1, the alkali metals group, of the periodic table of the elements. It has the lowest density of all metals and the lightest of the solid elements. It reacts vigorously … Continue reading →

What are Rare Earth Elements? REE is a set of seventeen elements in the periodic table. These include the fifteen lanthanides on the periodic table plus scandium and yttrium. REE are all metals, and the group is often referred to … Continue reading →

Basics Definition: It is an approach to design and implement programmes, policies, legislation and research in which multiple sectors communicate and work together to achieve better public health outcomes. The core of the One Health approach is rooted in acknowledging … Continue reading →

Basics Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the major cause of cervical cancer. When exposed to HPV, the body’s immune system typically prevents the virus from harming. Cervical cancer starts in the cells of the cervix. The cervix is the lower, narrow … Continue reading →

What is it? – It is an inherited blood disorder. Effect It affects hemoglobin, the molecule in red blood cells that delivers oxygen to cells throughout the body. People with this disease have atypical hemoglobin molecules called hemoglobin S, which … Continue reading →

Cause: Bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis Affecting Body Part: TB most commonly affects the lungs Treatment: TB is a treatable and curable disease. Transmission: TB is spread from person to person through the air. Symptoms Persistent cough that lasts more than … Continue reading →

Antimicrobials are drugs that are used to prevent and treat infections in people, animals, and plants. They include antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics. Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) is the result of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites changing over time to the … Continue reading →

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) are diseases that occur in the tropics, typically in low and middle-income nations. NTDs receive little attention because they are rare. Almost non-existent on the global health agenda. Receive insufficient funding. Linked to stigma and social … Continue reading →

History – The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme was started by the Government of India in 1984. Aim – It replaced the ageing Mig 21 fighter planes. Designed by – Aeronautical Development Agency under the Department of Defence Research and … Continue reading →

INS Vikrant INS Vikrant (IAC-I) is the first aircraft carrier built in India. Built by – Cochin Shipyard (CSL) in Kochi, Kerala Motto – Jayema Sam Yudhi Sprdhah which is taken from Rig Veda It features a Short Take-Off But … Continue reading →