Remdesivir is an investigational broad-spectrum antiviral drug that has demonstrated activity against RNA viruses in several families, including Coronaviridae(such as SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and strains of bat coronaviruses capable of infecting human respiratory epithelial cells) Paramyxoviridae (such as Nipah virus, respiratory …
What Is the DarkNet? The “dark net,” also known as the “dark web,” is a network of secret websites built over the internet which is encrypted. These are networks that are only available to a select group of people and …
Context India, the world’s third largest crude oil importer has an existing storage capacity of 5.3 million tonnes at Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru and Paadoor, built at an investment of $600 million in the first phase. This is operational and can …
About the International Space Station (ISS) The International Space Station (ISS) is the largest single structure humans ever put into space. Its main construction was completed between 1998 and 2011, although the station continually evolves to include new missions …
About the virus Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) …
What is 5G? 5G is next generation wireless network technology that’s expected to change the way people live and work. 5G enables a new kind of network that is designed to connect virtually everyone and everything together including machines, …
About Arogya Setu App Aarogya Setu is a mobile app launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to help citizens identify their risk of contracting Covid-19. Aarogya Setu is designed to keep the user informed in case s/he …
What is it? Pulmonary thrombosis is a condition in which one or more arteries in the lungs become blocked by a blood clot. This impairs blood supply and gas exchange leading to respiratory failure. Why in the news? Though it …