Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund: In response to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying responded that the amount of loan sanctioned under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is ₹ 10,320 Crores. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is a central sector scheme under the […]

BharatNet Project : In News The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha recently, said that BharatNet is being implemented in a phased manner to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs). BharatNet Project is an ambitious project of the Government of […]

Global Declaration on Non communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health: World leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a historic global political declaration that jointly addresses non communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health for the first time. The Global Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health is a political declaration adopted by UN […]

Carbon-based Filter for PFAS Removal from Groundwater: A recent field-based study demonstrates that a specially engineered carbon material can be injected underground to trap and remove PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) from contaminated groundwater, offering a cost-effective, long-term remediation solution for polluted sites Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic chemicals, […]

Altermagnetism in RuO₂: The Japanese researchers have experimentally confirmed ruthenium dioxide as an altermagnet, a third fundamental magnetic class distinct from ferromagnets and antiferromagnets. Altermagnetism is recognised as the third fundamental class of magnetism, distinct from ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. In altermagnetic materials, magnetic moments alternate, but their arrangement follows complex symmetry operations such as rotation […]

Google’s Project Suncatcher: Google has announced Project Suncatcher, a long-term research initiative to test solar-powered data centres in space, with the first experimental launches planned for 2027.The project aims to test solar-powered data centres in space by deploying small computing racks on satellites, with Google planning to launch two prototype satellites by early 2027 as […]

Ekam AI and SAMBHAV: The Indian Army showcased a wide range of homegrown technologies Ekam AI and SAMBHAV project during Vijay Diwas celebration. Ekam AI is a fully indigenous and secure artificial intelligence platform designed for sensitive environments. It enables users to analyse information, manage documents, and support decision-making without dependence on foreign software or […]

DHRUV64: India unveiled its first fully indigenously developed microprocessor DHRUV64. It is a fully indigenously developed microprocessor. It is developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under the Microprocessor Development Programme (MDP). Key Features of DHRUV64: Processor Core & Speed: It is a 64-bit dual-core processor running at 1.0 GHz, giving it […]

Nitrofurans: FSSAI launched egg safety drive after ‘nitrofurans presence’ triggers uproar. Nitrofurans are synthetic broad-spectrum antibiotics. There are four parent compounds that comprise the nitrofuran class: furazolidone, furaltadone, nitrofurazone, and nitrofurantoin. The defining structural component is a furan ring with a nitro group. Nitrofurans are synthetic chemotherapeutic agents with a broad antimicrobial spectrum. They are […]

DGLL Hosts 3rd IALA Council Meeting: The Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships (DGLL) successfully hosted the 3rd Council Meeting of the International Organization for Marine Aids to Navigation (IALA) in Mumbai, highlighting its growing role in shaping international maritime standards and navigation safety.India launched a Digital Ticketing Portal for Lighthouse Tourism to enhance digital […]