Genetically Modified Mosquitoes – UPSC Prelims
What are Genetically Modified Mosquitoes(GMM)? These are the mosquitoes whose genome has been altered using recombinant DNA technology. Their genome […]
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Black Fungus Infection – UPSC Prelims
Black Fungus Infection: Black Fungus infection is also known as Mucormycosis. It is a serious but rare fungal infection caused by a
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Mayflower 400 – UPSC Prelims
MayFlower-400: Mayflower 400 is an unmanned and completely autonomous ship. It is powered by Artificial Intelligence and the Sun’s energy via
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Crew-2 Mission – UPSC Prelims
Demo-2 Mission: In May 2020, NASA and SpaceX launched the Demo-2 test mission. The mission carried two astronauts to the International Space
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Ayush-64 – UPSC Prelims
Ayush-64: Ayush-64 is an Ayurvedic drug developed by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences(CCRAS), the apex body for research
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5Gi Technology – UPSC Prelims
5Gi Technology: 5Gi stands for 5G Radio Interface Technology. It has been developed by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, Centre of Excellence in
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Positron Excess Phenomenon – UPSC Prelims
What is Antimatter? Antimatter is the opposite of normal matter. More specifically, the sub-atomic particles of antimatter have properties opposite those
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SUTRA Model – UPSC Prelims
SUTRA Model: SUTRA is a mathematical model used for charting the trajectory of COVID-19 in the country. SUTRA stands for Susceptible, Undetected,
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P-8I Patrol Aircraft – UPSC Prelims
P-8I patrol aircraft: P-8I is a long-range, multi-mission maritime patrol aircraft. US-based manufacturer Boeing developed this aircraft. India is its first
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Pyrolysis – UPSC Prelims
What is Pyrolysis? Pyrolysis is the thermal decomposition of materials at elevated temperatures in an inert atmosphere. It involves a