Why in News: Moderna, the Massachusetts-based American biotechnology company, has indicated that it may begin human trials for a vaccine for HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). What is HIV? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune …
How atomic energy works? Atomic energy can be released in two ways – either by breaking up heavy nuclei, like uranium, into smaller fragments, releasing a lot of energy in the process, or by fusing together light nuclei like hydrogen …
Why in News: Indian Postal Service has released a special cover of Kashmir’s famed hand-knotted carpet. Significance This comes as a boost for the J&K Handicrafts and Handloom Department’s efforts to push for the Geographical Indication (GI) certification, upscale the …
What’s in the news? In the monsoon session, Parliament passed the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The Bill seeks to broaden the category of airports for which the Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) of India can …