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    Antigen Antibody Overview Substance that can induce an immune response Proteins that recognize and bind to antigens Molecule type Usually proteins, may also be polysaccharides, lipids or nucleic acids Proteins Origin Within the body or externally Within the body Image   The Role of Antigens & Antibodies in Vaccinations Vaccines contain antigens which … Read more DMPQ: Write down the difference between antigen and antibodyand their role in vaccine development.

PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is a method to analyze a short sequence of DNA (or RNA) even in samples containing only minute quantities of DNA or RNA. PCR is used to reproduce (amplify) selected sections of DNA or RNA. Previously, amplification of DNA involved cloning the segments of interest into vectors for expression in bacteria, … Read more DMPQ: Explain PCR Process and the application of it to diagnose the COVID-19

Virus is a biological pandemic and it does not know the political boundary and in the era of globalisation it is a dauting task to control such pandemic without having coordinated global action which is still missing. Every nation is on protectionist mode and taking action without reporting to global agencies. WHO failed to create … Read more DMPQ- In the wake of COVID-19, failure of world leaders and institution is blatantly visible. Comment

Ministry Of Earth Sciences Plans Rs 8000 Crore ‘Deep Ocean Mission’ To Boost India’s Sea Exploration Capabilities. The mission proposes to explore the deep ocean similar to the space exploration started by ISRO about 35 years ago.The focus of the mission will be on deep-sea mining, ocean climate change advisory services, underwater vehicles and underwater … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on deep sea mission?

In rural India, only three in 10 internet users are a woman (​IMRB’s I Cube Report 2017​). A partnership with Tata Trusts, Internet Saathi gives women access to the digital world, and knowledge they can use and share. The program trains “Saathis” — specialists — who in turn can train their community and neighboring villages. … Read more DMPQ- Write a short note on Internet saathi.

Deepfakes are so-named because they use deep learning technology, a branch of machine learning that applies neural net simulation to massive data sets, to create a fake. Artificial intelligence effectively learns what a source face looks like at different angles in order to transpose the face onto a target, usually an actor, as if it … Read more DMPQ: What is deepfake technology?

Microdots are a globally proven technology to ensure originality in spare parts of machines and components, including in the automobile sector. The microdot technology involves spraying thousands of microscopic dots onto vehicles or other assets to form a unique identification. Each microdot carries this identification which is registered to the owner, but is not visible … Read more DMPQ: What is microdot technology? What are its application.

A regulatory sandbox (RS) usually refers to live testing of new products or services in a controlled/test regulatory environment for which regulators may (or may not) permit certain regulatory relaxations for the limited purpose of the testing. The RS allows the regulator, the innovators, the financial service providers (as potential deployers of the technology) and … Read more DMPQ: What is regulatory sandbox and How it is beneficial?

Quantum Technology is based on the principles of Quantum mechanics, that was developed in the early 20th century to describe nature in the small — at the scale of atoms and elementary particles.The first phase of this revolutionary technology has provided the foundations of our understanding of the physical world, including the interaction of light and … Read more DMPQ-What do you understand by quantum technology? What are the application?

Vaccine hesitancy reflects concerns about the decision to vaccinate oneself or one’s children. There is a broad range of factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy, including the compulsory nature of vaccines, their coincidental temporal relationships to adverse health outcomes, unfamiliarity with vaccine-preventable diseases, and lack of trust in corporations and public health agencies. Vaccine hesitancy is … Read more DMPQ- WHO listed Vaccine hesitancy as among top 10 threats to global health this year. What do you mean by Vaccine hesitancy.