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MOLECULAR MACHINES: ADVANCING NANOSCALE SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WHY IN THE NEWS ? Scientific Advancement: On October 22, researchers reported in Nature the development of a corkscrew-shaped molecular machine that moves through different states depending on the direction of electric current. Nobel Recognition: The development of artificial molecular machines builds on pioneering research recognised by the …
Read MoreJAPAN LAUNCHES MMX MISSION TO RETRIEVE PHOBOS SAMPLES WHY IN NEWS ? Japan’s Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched its Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft aboard an H3 rocket on October 20, 2026. The five-year mission aims to collect at least 10 grams of soil from Phobos, one of Mars’s moons, and return the samples …
Read MoreWHO REPORTS FIRST HUMAN SHAMONDA VIRUS INFECTION WHY IN NEWS ? The World Health Organisation (WHO) has reported the first documented human infection with the Shamonda virus in France, following the death of an immunocompromised patient. The development has raised concerns about possible animal-to-human transmission and the need for further investigation into public health risks. …
Read MoreIndia’s First LNG-Diesel Dual Fuel DEMU Train: A Step Towards Cleaner Railway Transport Syllabus: Linkage (UPSC/State PSC/SSC/Railway Exams) Prelims: Science & Technology – Alternative fuels, LNG technology Environment – Reduction of emissions, cleaner energy transition Indian Railways – Railway modernization initiatives Energy Resources – Natural Gas and LNG Mains: GS Paper III: Infrastructure, Energy Security, …
Read MoreINDIAN RESEARCHERS DISCOVER ULTRA-SHORT PERIOD STELLAR BINARY SYSTEM Why in the News? Major Discovery: Indian researchers discovered a blue straggler star hosting a brown dwarf companion in an ultra-compact binary system. Shortest Orbit: The binary system has an exceptionally short orbital period of nearly 6 hours (0.234 days). Scientific Significance: The discovery was published in …
Read MoreCHANDRAYAAN-3 ‘HOP’ EXPERIMENT REVEALS MOON’S SURFACE LAYERS Why in the News? New Discovery: Data from Chandrayaan-3 revealed that the Moon’s upper surface contains two distinct subsurface layers within a few centimetres, advancing critical technologies for future lunar missions and demonstrating capabilities comparable to those used in brahmos missiles guidance systems. Hop Experiment: The findings emerged …
Read MoreSMILE Mission Studies Earth’s Shield Against Solar Storms Why in the News ? The joint Europe-China SMILE mission is set to launch aboard the Vega-C rocket to study how Earth’s magnetosphere protects the planet from harmful solar winds and dangerous space weather events. International Cooperation Framework The SMILE mission represents a landmark example of international …
Read MoreINDIA’S FIRST ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE-MODIFYING THERAPY Why in the News? Drug Launch: Eli Lilly launched donanemab in India under the brand name Lormalzi for Alzheimer’s treatment. First Therapy: It is the first Alzheimer’s disease-modifying therapy commercially launched in India for early-stage patients. High Cost: The treatment costs around ₹91,688 per dose and requires monthly infusions for …
Read MoreSHANTI BILL: HOW INDIA IS OVERHAULING ITS NUCLEAR POWER SECTOR Why in the News? Parliament has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025. The law permits private sector participation in nuclear power plant operations, a first for India’s tightly regulated nuclear sector, while also addressing environmental concerns. …
Read MoreThis image illustrates the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology, showing the stepwise process from DNA to mRNA to protein synthesis and cellular function. It belongs to UPSC GS Paper 3 (Science & Technology), in the subject Biology/Genetics, and is vital for understanding gene expression and biotechnology topics.
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