Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak: The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The outbreak has exposed a major gap in global vaccine preparedness, as there is currently no licensed vaccine or specific therapeutic […]
Category: Current Affairs
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography: A task force constituted by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) recommended that India’s critical sectors begin phased adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to counter future quantum-computing threats. Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors are expected to begin transition by 2027, migrate priority systems by 2028, and achieve full adoption by 2029. Modern […]
The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024
The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024: The Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner under the Ministry of Home Affairs released the Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024. The Sample Registration System (SRS) Statistical Report 2024: The Sample Registration System (SRS) is a large-scale, continuous, panel household demographic survey. It serves […]
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train: Indian Railways has officially approved the operational rollout of the country’s first-ever indigenous 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train is a cutting-edge, 10-car eco-friendly Passenger Trainset powered entirely by an onboard hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. It replaces conventional diesel engines on non-electrified […]
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication
Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication: The TRAI has extended the deadline for stakeholders to submit written comments and counter-comments on its Consultation Paper on the Regulatory Framework for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication. Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) is an advanced, high-performance wireless communication system that allows smart vehicles to interact in real time with various elements of their surrounding environment. Serving […]
Sikkim Police Awarded Prestigious President’s Police Colour by President Droupadi Murmu
Sikkim Police Awarded Prestigious President’s Police Colour by President Droupadi Murmu: The Sikkim State Police has been awarded the prestigious President of India’s Police Colour. It is one of the highest honors to be given to police force in the country. Honorable President Droupadi Murmu presented the honour at a special ceremony in Gangtok on […]
CLEAR Technology
CLEAR Technology: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) recently developed a novel imaging platform called Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR). Cleavable Light-Erased Antibody Reporter (CLEAR) is a novel imaging platform that could significantly improve the visualization and mapping of proteins within biological samples. It was developed by researchers at the […]
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS)
Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS): The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, and Minister of State for PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, recently joined the 150-year celebrations of the Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) in Kolkata. Founded in 1876, […]
National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India 2022-23
National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates for India 2022-23: The Health Ministry recently released the National Health Accounts NHA estimates for India 2022-23. The NHA estimates, released annually, provide a time-series analysis of actual health expenditure incurred by the government, private sector, and other sources. The current estimates for 2022-23 mark the 10th edition in the […]
Fiji : In News
Fiji : In News A surprise announcement by the Quad to build a “model” port in Fiji recently sparked hopes that the US, Australia, India, and Japan will fund a $1.82 billion plan to relocate the nation’s main dock. Fiji is a country located in the South Pacific Ocean, surrounding the Koro Sea, to the […]
