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Anthrax outbreak in Kerala

July 5, 2022

Health Minister of Kerala, Veena George, recently confirmed the outbreak of Anthrax in Athirappilly of Thrissur district, after finding several carcasses of wild boar. Key Points Anthrax is a serious infectious disease, which is caused by spore-forming bacteria. It has ..

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Varroa Destructor or Mite

July 5, 2022

Australian authorities have exterminated honeybees in recent weeks, for preventing a potentially devastating parasitic plague, that is affecting the southeast region Australia. Key facts The recent outbreak of the deadly varroa mite has become massive threat to honey industry of ..

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DRDO: Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator

July 2, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was tested in Chitradurga, Karnataka. About Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator It was maiden flight ..

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ISRO: PSLV Orbital Experimental Module

July 2, 2022

On June 30, 2022 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched the “PSLV Orbital Experimental Module” (POEM) successfully. What is PSLV Orbital Experimental Module? The PSLV Orbital Experimental Module is a platform which will perform in-orbit experiments through the Polar ..

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ISRO: Launch of PSLV C-53 Satellites

July 1, 2022

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) launched PSLV-C53 mission from Sri harikota, Andhra Pradesh. It carried three satellites from Singapore.   Highlights PSLV-C53 is the second dedicated commercial mission of the space agency’s commercial arm NewSpace India Limited (NSIL). PSLV-C53 ..

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Abhyas High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT)

July 1, 2022

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight-tested Abhyas, which is a high-speed expendable aerial target (HEAT). This was flight-tested from Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, off the Bay of Bengal coast in Odisha. Highlights Abhyas has been designed ..

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Hermit Spyware- Key Facts

June 30, 2022

A cloud-based security company, Lookout, recently discovered a new spyware called “Hermit”. Key Facts Hermit spyware is capable of affecting Android and iOS devices. As per TechCrunch report, Lookout’s security researchers have informed that, national governments have used the android ..

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Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria

June 29, 2022

Scientists have discovered a giant white bacterium named “Thiomargarita magnifica Bacteria” on rotting leaves in saline waters of red mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe in Lesser Antilles. How is this bacterium different? The average bacterium is usually between ~0.4 and 3 μm3 in ..

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IN-SPACe: Authorisation for Private Space Sector Launches

June 29, 2022

Indian Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has now allowed the private space sector launches in India and has started authorising Indian private firms. Key Points On June 24, Dhruva Space Pvt. Ltd. of Hyderabad and Digantara research & technologies ..

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IISc: New algorithm to study brain connectivity

June 28, 2022

Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a new Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) based machine learning algorithm. About the New Algorithm The new Algorithm is called RaAl-LiFE (Regularized, Accelerated, Linear Fascicle Evaluation). It can help scientists in understanding and predicting ..

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