Revisiting Tachyons: New Theoretical Insights and Potential Observability
13 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: A recent paper published in Physical Review D by physicists from the University of Warsaw and the University of...
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Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
13 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: DRDO has sanctioned seven projects under the Technology Development Fund for MSMEs and start-ups, boosting Aatmanirbharta and strengthening the...
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Camcopter S-100
12 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: India is collaborating with Austrian company Schiebel to harness the capabilities of the Camcopter S-100 rotary unmanned aerial system...
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Adaptive Optics (AO) system of the upcoming Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT)
12 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: A new online tool to create a comprehensive star catalogue for the Adaptive Optics (AO) system of the upcoming...
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Co-STAR Cells: A Breakthrough in Cancer Immunotherapy
12 July 2024 | The Study IASContext; Investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Ludwig Center, the Lustgarten Laboratory, and Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for...
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Jumping Genes: From Discovery to Potential Cure
11 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: On June 26, researchers from UC Berkeley and the Arc Institute revealed a new RNA-guided gene editing system in...
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Regenerative Braking
10 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Driven by the desire for sustainability, regenerative braking is the latest addition to EV technology in the automotive sector....
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Hormonal Control of Mosquito Bloodlust: New Insights from Michael Strand’s Study
06 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: A new study of Entomologist Michael Strand of the University of Georgia has suggested that a pair of mosquito...
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Anti-Radiation missile Rudram-1
06 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: India has successfully test-fired its first indigenous anti-radiation missile, the Rudram-1, developed by the DRDO for the Indian Air...
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India’s Aditya-L1 Completes First Halo Orbit Around Sun-Earth L1 Point
06 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: ISRO announced a significant milestone for India’s first solar mission, Aditya-L1, as it completed its first halo orbit around...
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Bats as Viral Hosts and Zoonotic Disease Prevention
06 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: Studies suggest bats are special viral reservoirs with the most virulent zoonotic viruses. The creatures harbour a vast array...
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ISRO Plans for Planetary Defence: Targeting Apophis in 2029
05 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) aims to be involved in planetary defence missions focusing on the closest approach...
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Lenacapavir Shows Promising Results in Preventing HIV Among Young Women
05 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The recent large clinical trial in South Africa and Uganda for lenacapavir, a new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) drug, shows...
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Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme Promoting ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
05 July 2024 | The Study IASContext: The TDF scheme is instrumental in advancing ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in the defence sector, encouraging start-ups and MSMEs to develop...
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Emerging Threat: Snowblind Banking Malware
04 July 2024 | The Study IASEmerging Threat: Snowblind Banking Malware Context: A new banking malware called ‘Snowblind’ is targeting Android users to steal banking...
