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Recent Study on Antimicrobial resistance

January 21, 2022

A recent Lancet study says that Antimicrobial resistance is now the leading cause of death. It has surpassed HIV and malaria. The study says that in 2019 antimicrobial resistance killed more than 1.27 million people all over the world. This ..

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TOI-2180: New Jupiter-like Exoplanet

January 20, 2022

A group of scientists recently discovered a new planet. The planet is of the size of Jupiter. The new planet is 379 light years away from the earth. It is 105 times denser than the earth. The planet is named ..

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Asteroid 1994 PC1

January 19, 2022

The asteroid 1994 PC1 is to pass by earth on January 18, 2022. It will pass by at a distance of 1.2 million miles. This is five times the distance between moon and the earth. Therefore, the asteroid will not ..

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Awareness drive on Aromatic plant cultivation in J-K

January 18, 2022

The government has started a special awareness drive in Jammu and Kashmir, with the goal of enhancing employment opportunities for the youths of the union territory. Highlights Awareness drive has been started for growers on the cultivation, processing of aromatic ..

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UV-C Disinfection Technology

January 18, 2022

The Government of India had put Ultra Violet – C Disinfection Technology for testing in Parliament, AC buses and trains. The technology is a huge success. It is now to be rolled out for the public. Also, the technology is ..

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‘The Enigma’: 555.55-carat black diamond

January 18, 2022

A 555.55-carat black diamond called “The Enigma” was unveiled in Dubai on January 17, 2022. Key Facts It is believed to have come from outer space. It was unveiled by auction house Sotheby’s. After a tour in Dubai, diamond will ..

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China’s Artificial Moon

January 17, 2022

After China’s artificial Sun reached temperatures five times hotter than the Sun, China is ready with its first artificial moon. Scientists have built an “artificial moon” research facility. The facility will help them in conducting low-gravity environments using magnetism. Artificial ..

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Discovery of New Strange Metal

January 16, 2022

Scientists have recently discovered a new group of metals. The newly discovered metal group is called as “New Strange group of metals”. The characteristics of metals like copper or iron are predictable. That is, their melting point, reaction nature, malleability, ..

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What is space anemia?

January 15, 2022

The space travel damages the red blood cells in human body. Such condition where the RBC count in the body reduces due to space travel is referred to as Space anemia. In simple terms, lower RBC count in space is ..

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Cryogenic Engine Test for Gaganyaan

January 15, 2022

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the qualification test of cryogenic engine for Gaganyaan programme on January 12, 2022. Key Points The test was conducted for 720 seconds at ISRO Propulsion Complex, in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Performance of the engine met ..

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