Bats as Viral Hosts and Zoonotic Disease Prevention
06 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCContext: 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 UPSCEmerging Threat: Snowblind Banking Malware Context: A new banking malware called ‘Snowblind’ is targeting Android users to steal banking...
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IEEE Approves IIT Bombay’s Network Standard
04 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) approves wireless network architecture for affordable broadband access in rural areas developed...
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Understanding Epilepsy and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
04 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Oran Knowlson, a UK-based teenager, has become the first person globally to receive a brain implant designed to control...
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Global IndiaAI Summit 2024
03 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: The Global IndiaAI Summit 2024, organised by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in New Delhi, aims to...
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Scientists Measure Top Quark Mass with Highest Precision Yet
03 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: Scientists have achieved the most precise measurement of the heaviest known subatomic particle, the top quark at a major...
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UN Proposes Multilateral Fund to Share Benefits of Genetic Resources
03 July 2024 | The Study UPSCContext: In August 2024, international delegates will gather to discuss a milestone proposal relating to a multilateral fund for sharing...