Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder: ARFID is a genuine health issue—not stubbornness, attention-seeking or a passing problem—and with proper support, individuals can recover, live healthy and confident lives, and maintain a good relationship with food. It is a mental health condition that causes one to limit the amount and type of food one eats. It isn’t […]

Vikko Sat-1: In an impressive display of scientific skill, 13 students from the Class XI batch of Ariyakudi Government Higher Secondary School in Tamil Nadu’s Sivagangai district have successfully launched a 600 gram mini satellite named Vikko Sat-1. It is a mini satellite. It was developed by a group of students from the Class XI […]

e- Railway Claims Tribunal system: The Union Minister for Railways launched the e- Railway Claims Tribunal system as reform number four under Indian Railways’ flagship “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative. It will enable end-to-end computerisation and digitisation of the Railway Claims Tribunal. It will transform the filing, processing and adjudication of claims by making […]

Celiac Disease: A recent study indicates that a drug already approved for use in humans could help to reduce the inflammation associated with celiac disease. It is an inherited autoimmune condition where the immune system reacts to gluten, sometimes causing damage to the small intestine. Gluten is a protein found in foods containing wheat, barley, […]

Staphylococcus aureus: An institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DST) based in North East India has synthesised a novel biosurfactant which has been found to act effectively against bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. It is a type of bacteria belongs to the family Staphylococcaceae. It stains Gram positive and is non-moving small round shaped or […]

Employees’ State Insurance Corporation:75 Year of Service The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) commenced the celebration of its 75th Year of Service at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. It is a statutory body formed under the ESI Act 1948. It is functioning under the aegis of Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India. It manages […]

Human Papillomavirus: The Union Health Ministry is set to launch a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme targeting girls aged 14 years HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI). More than 95% of cervical cancer is caused by the HPV virus. The virus that causes HPV infection is transmitted through skin-to-skin contact. Most […]

SUJVIKA Portal: The Union Minister of Science & Technology launched the SUJVIKA Portal during the 40th foundation day of the Department of Biotechnology. It is an AI driven Biotech Product Data Portal. It is developed in collaboration with Industry partners ABLE. SUJVIKA is a Trade Statistics Digital Intelligence Platform that presents authenticated biotechnology product import […]

Lenacapavir: Zimbabwe has begun rolling out lenacapavir, a long-acting injectable HIV prevention medicine. It is the new long-acting injectable HIV-prevention drug. It is the first twice-yearly injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV, offering a highly effective, long-acting alternative to daily oral pills. PrEP is a medication that can reduce the risk of HIV infection for […]

Traditional Knowledge Digital Library: The National Institute of Industrial Property (INPI), Brazil and the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), India have entered into a cooperation arrangement on access to the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library. It is a unique initiative, established in 2001 by the Government of India through collaboration between CSIR and the […]