Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

U-WIN Portal: The U-WIN portal, a replication of the Covid-19 vaccine management system Co-WIN, is set for a pan-India launch likely by the end of August. U-WIN Portal is aiming to maintain an electronic registry of routine immunizations. Currently, U-WIN is in pilot mode across all states and Union Territories, except for West Bengal. It […]

Tirzepatide : Weight Loss Drug India is set to approve the weight-loss drug tirzepatide marking a significant advancement in obesity treatment. This follows global trends where drugs like semaglutide (Ozempic and Wegovy) have shown dramatic weight loss effects. Tirzepatide, originally approved for diabetes, also induces weight loss by boosting hormones GLP-1 and GIP, which promote […]

e-FAST India Initiative: NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative. e-FAST was born from the recognition of the urgent need to decarbonize road-based freight transportation in India to realize its 2070 net zero commitments. It was launched in September 2022. It aims to galvanize […]

Syphilis : Improved Testing Improved testing has led to the detection of over 6,000 cases of syphilis, a sexually transmitted disease primarily linked to unsafe sex, according to data from the Mumbai AIDS Control Society (MDACS) between 2018-19 and 2022-23. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that can cause serious health problems if you […]

SIM Swapping Scam: Google Fi wireless has introduced a security feature called ‘Number Lock’. This new feature empowers users to take control and prevent a growing cybersecurity threat – SIM swapping. It occurs when a malicious actor convinces your carrier to transfer your phone number to a new SIM card in their possession. This can […]

NASA’s CHAPEA Project: After a year-long simulated Mars mission as part of the CHAPEA project, a NASA crew emerged from their 17,000 sq ft habitat at Johnson Space Centre. Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) is a series of analog missions conducted by NASA that will simulate year-long stays on the surface of Mars. […]

e-Office: The Indian government is set to implement the e-office system in 133 attached and subordinate offices, as well as autonomous bodies. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will lead this initiative with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) serving as the knowledge partner. A mission mode project under the National e-Governance Program, […]

Dengue : Rise The High Court of Karnataka recently took Suo motu cognisance of the rise and the spread of dengue across the State. Dengue (break-bone fever) is a mosquito-borne viral infection. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates, mostly in urban and semi-urban areas. While many dengue infections are asymptomatic or produce […]

MeDevIS Platform: The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced an online platform called MeDevIS. Medical Devices Information System (MeDevIS) is the first global open-access clearing house for information on medical devices. It is designed to support governments, regulators and users in their decision-making on the selection, procurement and use of medical devices for diagnostics, testing […]

Thirty Meter Telescope: Indian scientists have developed an open-source tool to generate an infrared star catalogue for the Adaptive Optics System (AOS) of the Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT). Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a revolutionary class of extremely large telescopes that will enable us to explore deeper into space and observe cosmic objects. It is […]