Science & Technology
Hantavirus: Rodent-borne Disease, Health
Why in news? Recent reports of deaths aboard a cruise ship raised concerns about hantavirus. It is a rare but serious illness caused by viruses carrie...
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Why in news? Recent reports of deaths aboard a cruise ship raised concerns about hantavirus. It is a rare but serious illness caused by viruses carrie...
Why in news? The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) published new standards for medical assistive technologies, aligned with the National List of Essent...
Why in news? On 3 May 2026, start‑up GalaxEye successfully launched Mission Drishti – the world’s first OptoSAR satellite – aboard a Falcon 9 ...
Why in news? The Union Ministry of Health released revised guidelines for the Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK) 2.0. The updated programme expan...
Why in news? The Indian Army dispatched a contingent to Cambodia to participate in the second edition of Exercise CINBAX. This joint exercise with the...
Why in news? Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) frequently appears in medical news and civil services examinations due to its genetic nature and recent adv...
Why in news? The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himachal Pradesh, has been in the news for its conservation efforts an...
Why in news? The Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme has achieved major milestones. The gover...
Why in news? The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) recently featured in discussions about nuclear safety and regulatory reforms. Concerns have bee...
Why in news? Ichak, a historic town near Hazaribag in Jharkhand, has entered the spotlight due to calls for heritage conservation. Once home to dozens...
Why in news? Genetics research and discussions about inherited diseases often use the term “allele.” UPSC aspirants are expected to understand the...
Why in news? Archaeologists have initiated restoration of the Udayan Fort in Kaushambi district, Uttar Pradesh. The fort, associated with the ancient ...
