Biosafety level -4 (BSL-4) carries the greatest risk. The microbes are highly infectious and dangerous and pose a risk of getting transmitted... View Article
Biosafety level -2 (BSL-2) is used for work with human blood and tissues. It can have an unknown infectious agent. Further reading: Plasmid... View Article
Biosafety level 2 is recommended for Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax but BSL-3 standard should be used when working with... View Article
Biosafety level 3 is applicable to the laboratories, which are involved in research on microbial agents, which can be transmitted through... View Article
An institutional biosafety committee is responsible for reviewing projects which involve biological agents such as pathogens, recombinant DNA,... View Article
Biosafety cabinet or BSC is an enclosed and safe laboratory workspace used for work on infectious agents. It protects a person from biohazards... View Article
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 25th December 2020. Important news and views to... View Article
December 24th, 2020, PIB:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Ladakh’s Tso Kar Wetland Complex now a Wetland of International Importance.... View Article
CNA 25 Dec 2020:- Download PDF Here TABLE OF CONTENTS A. GS 1 Related B. GS 2 Related INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS 1. Britain, EU clinch Brexit trade... View Article
UPSC Current Affairs Preparation: The Hindu Analysis Watch expert analysis of ‘The Hindu’ dated 24th December 2020. Important news and views to... View Article
It is measured to examine the ecological status of a region, rangeland condition, few measures of production is used in dominance studies,... View Article
This is often a debatable topic with differing opinions weighed down by its merits and demerits, revolving around the safety aspect of usage of... View Article
Biomass, in small scales, can be reliable. Biomass, unlike few other sources, can meet the energy demands without disruption, hence can be... View Article
Biomass is made from organic matter which is derived from living entities such as animals and plants. Commonly used biomass material for energy... View Article
It helps the environment by offering the following benefits - Is a renewable resource. They can also be non-renewable sources of energy It... View Article
The process of biomass harvesting makes use of deadly and downed woody stuff, non-merchantable tops and timber, brush, etc. The material can be... View Article
If certain aspects of biomass-energy consumption are learnt, it can be harmful. For instance, biomass-burning can cause harmful effects to... View Article
Since biomass energy is generated from cleaner, natural biological sources, it is said to be an eco-friendly alternative to other commonly used... View Article
Biomass plants can disrupt local sources of water. The demand for water in such plants is immense. When this water is released back into sources... View Article
