Why in News? Astronomers have spotted a supermassive black hole (SMBH) moving on its own. What is a blackhole? Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of black holes in 1916, with his general theory of relativity. The term “black hole” …
everyday life NEWS Without adequate safeguards, AI can widen social and economic schisms, leading to discriminatory outcomes. AI’S EXPONENTIAL GROWTH AI is embedded in the recommendations we get on our favourite streaming or shopping site; in GPS mapping technology; in …
Why in News? A recent study has revealed that lightning strikes during the first billion years after the planet’s formation roughly 4.5 billion years ago may have freed up phosphorus required for the formation of biomolecules essential to life and …
Why in News: Indian and Japanese space agencies reviewed cooperation in earth observation, lunar cooperation and satellite navigation, and also agreed to explore opportunities for cooperation in space situational awareness and professional exchange programme. Areas of Cooperation The areas of …
What is gestational diabetes? Gestational diabetes is high blood sugar that develops during pregnancy and usually disappears after giving birth. It can occur at any stage of pregnancy, but is more common in the second half. It occurs if the …
Why in News? Russia and China unveiled plans for a joint lunar space station. About the joint initiative The Russian space agency Roscomos said in a statement that it had signed an agreement with China’s National Space Administration (CNSA) to …
Why in News? Neanderthal fossils from a cave in Belgium which is believed to belong to the last survivors of the species ever discovered in Europe are thousands of years older than what was assumed, according to a new study …
What is it? Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of …
Recently, the BIO-INDIA 2021 Summit, a 3-day event was held by the Department of Biotechnology. Theme: Transforming lives -Bioscience to Bioeconomy Potential of Biotechnology Sector towards aiding India’s Growth The Biotechnology Sector is recognised as the Sunshine sector with approximately …