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5G spectrum auction: All you need to know about India’s biggest Spectrum Auction!

July 26, 2022

On July 26, 2022, India started its biggest-ever spectrum auction, involving telephone and internet data signals. Under the spectrum process, 72 GHz (gigahertz) of 5G airwaves have been put on offer at the cost of Rs 4.3 lakh crore. Significance ..

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Wentian Space Station Module: Important Facts to know!

July 25, 2022

China’s new scientific lab “Wentian Space Station Module” was launched recently onboard Long March 5B launch vehicle. The module was docked with the China’s under-construction space station on July 25, 2022. Highlights of the launch: It was the second module ..

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Monkey Pox: Why WHO declared it a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)?

July 25, 2022

Over 16000 cases of monkeypox have been identified across 75 countries since May 2022. On July 23, World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the monkeypox outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Majority of the cases are being reported ..

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What are the Key features of ‘UIDAI Aadhaar FaceRD App’?

July 25, 2022

Recently, Aadhaar FaceRD App was revealed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI. This app would allow the Aadhaar Authentication User Agencies (AUA) to capture person’s face for authentication purposes. UIDAI has developed the “Aadhaar Face Authentication Technology” in ..

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What is Low Temperature Thermal Desalination (LTTD) technology?

July 23, 2022

A Desalination Plant has been developed by National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT), that will convert the saline or saltish seawater into drinking water. This technology has been successfully demonstrated in Lakshadweep islands. Salient Features of the Desalination Plant include: ..

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What is significance of finding of first case of polio in US in a decade?

July 22, 2022

Recently, the first case of Polio was reported in United States, nearly after a decade. An unvaccinated young adult from New York contracted polio and has developed paralysis. He developed symptoms around June 2022, even though he did not travel ..

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What is Web 3.0? How it will be different from Web 2.0?

July 22, 2022

On July 19, 2022, Wipro reorganised its operating model from being industry-organised to market-organised. Under this transformation, it has target to invest USD 1 billion in cloud services vertical and emerging areas like web 3.0. Web or World Wide Web ..

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James Webb telescope: Discovery of water on distant planet

July 19, 2022

James Webb Telescope will help in discovery of water on distant planet. This telescope will help the researchers in measuring the chemical makeup of atmospheres of planets across other stars. Researchers hope that, one or more of the planets will show chemical signature of ..

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Cornechiniscus mystacinus: New Tardigrade Species in Kyrgyzstan

July 18, 2022

Recently, a study was conducted on new specimens of Cornechiniscus, found from Kyrgyzstan, Argentina and Italy. About Tardigrades Tardigrades were first discovered in 1773. They are a diverse group of microscopic invertebrates. They are best known for their capability to survive ..

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Kala Azar (Black fever) Case in West Bengal

July 18, 2022

In West Bengal, around 65 cases of Kala Azar (black fever) were reported across 11 districts in recent weeks. Key Facts However, there is no outbreak of the disease in state and cases are in limit, set by Union government. ..

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