Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Bluetongue Virus: More suspected cases of Bluetongue virus (BTV) have been recently detected in Northern Ireland. Bluetongue Virus (BTV) is responsible for causing the severe haemorrhagic disease, bluetongue (BT). It is an infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne It can infect domestic ruminants, including cattle, sheep, and goats, along with wild animals such as buffalo, deer, antelope, and […]

2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine: India has officially begun the countdown to the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, to be held from 17–19 December 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. A high-level global health summit convened by the WHO to advance traditional, complementary, and integrative medicine through scientific validation and policy […]

Crypto Transactions Surge in India: Cryptocurrency transactions in India crossed Rs 51,180 crore in 2024–25, marking a 41% rise from the previous year. This is based on Rs 511 crore collected as 1% Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), as reported by the Finance Ministry in the Rajya Sabha.The Finance Act, 2022 introduced a 1% TDS […]

India’s STEM Future: A national debate has emerged after concerns were raised about the government’s proposal to restrict PhD research topics to “emerging national priorities,” highlighting deeper structural issues in India’s STEM ecosystem. India produces 25–30 lakh STEM graduates annually, ranking second globally after China (AISHE 2021-22).While women comprise 43% of STEM graduates (one of […]

National Mission on Edible Oils: The National Mission on Edible Oils (NMEO) embodies India’s commitment to realizing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat by transforming the edible oil sector from an import-dependent It aims to strengthen the country’s oilseed ecosystem and achieve self-reliance in edible oil production. It targets to increase the area coverage and primary […]

Measles : Report Despite a highly effective vaccine, measles caused approximately 95,000 deaths globally in 2024, primarily among unvaccinated children under five. Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family. It is one of the world’s most contagious diseases, spread by […]

National Intelligence Grid: Officials told that National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) is slowly gathering pace and receiving 45,000 requests a month. It is a platform for the police and investigating agencies to securely access government and private databases in real time. It is conceptualised as a seamless and secure database for information on terrorists, economic crimes […]

Haemorrhagic Septicaemia: Ten blackbucks have died in Jharkhand’s Jamshedpur in Zoological Park due to suspected Haemorrhagic Septicaemia. It is also known as Pasteurellosis. It is a bacterial disease caused by certain serotypes of Pasteurella multocida. The two common serotypes of P. multocida associated with the disease in these species are types B:2 (in Asia ) […]

Brain–Computer Interface (BCI): India is exploring neurotechnology and Brain–Computer Interfaces (BCIs) as strategic tools for healthcare, economic growth, and technological leadership amid global advances led by the U.S., China, and Europe.A Brain–Computer Interface (BCI) is a system that interprets brain signals and converts them into digital commands to control external devices such as computers, robotic […]

Directorate General of Civil Aviation: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted the Indigo airline a temporary one-time exemption from some Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL) norms for pilots. It is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation primarily dealing with safety issues. It is an attached office of the Ministry of […]