About Vector-borne diseases are human illnesses caused by parasites, viruses and bacteria that are transmitted by vectors. Vectors are living organisms that can transmit infectious pathogens between humans, or from animals to humans. Every year there are more than 700,000 …
Why in News: The rollout of the 5G ‘C-band’ spectrum in the United States after a pushback led to several airlines temporarily canceling their flights to the U.S. over fears of spectrum interference with crucial aircraft navigation systems. What is …
What is antimicrobial resistance? Antimicrobial resistance happens when microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites) change when they are exposed to antimicrobial drugs (such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals, antimalarials, and anthelmintics). Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes referred …
About Payments banks Payments banks are the new age banks with limited facilities. These banks mostly operate through the small vendors and shopkeepers. It exists in between the mobile wallet and regular banks. Payments banks are permitted to set up …
Why in News: The Consumer Electronic Show (CES), an influential tech event held annually has seen an increase in self-driving cars. What is the technology behind Self Driving Cars At the heart of this technology are three sensors: camera, radar …
What is a millimeter Wave band? Millimetre Wave band or mmWave is a particular segment of radio frequency spectrum that ranges between 24 GHz and 100 GHz. This spectrum, as the name suggests, has a short wavelength, and is apt …
Why in News: Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is gearing up for a number of missions in 2022. What are the missions? These include the launch of the Earth Observation Satellites, EOS-4 and EOS-6 on board the Polar Satellite Launch …
What is in news The Simorgh satellite launcher is the latest development from Iran for carrying research cargo into space. Recently, Iran also announced a successful test of its most powerful solid fuel satellite launcher to date, the Zoljanah. Reference: …