Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) celebrated its 40th Foundation Day on 4th January 2025, marking four decades of contributions to India’s scientific and industrial development.DSIR was established on 4th January 1985, under the Ministry of Science and Technology through a Presidential Notification under the 164th Amendment […]

Punjab De-Addiction Registry: Punjab’s Drug Control Policy focuses on prevention, de-addiction, and rehabilitation, with a central registry to monitor treatments and prevent medication misuse.A digital registry leveraging Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to uniquely identify patients undergoing treatment for substance abuse.

Suzuki’s Investment in NDDB’s Bio-Gas Venture: Suzuki Motor Corporation has decided to acquire a 26% stake in NDDB Mirda Ltd, a bio-gas venture developed by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). This move aligns with Suzuki’s plans to use Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) for enhancing the longevity and performance of vehicles. Suzuki had initially sought a […]

Nadi Tarangini – India’s First Ayurvedic Diagnostic Device Approved by CDSCO: Nadi Tarangini, an AI-powered pulse diagnostic device developed by Atreya Innovations, received approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), making it India’s first ayurvedic medical device to be officially recognized. The device, which combines modern technology with ancient Ayurvedic practices, was created […]

India Ranked Second for Cyberattacks in 2024: India became the second most targeted nation globally for cyberattacks, with 95 entities falling victim to data theft, according to CloudSEK’s ThreatLandscape Report 2024. The United States topped the list with 140 attacks, while Israel ranked third with 57 attacks.The finance and banking sectors were the most affected, […]

Abdali Missile: Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka is reportedly mulling to purchase the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs) aka the Hatf 2 missiles, from Pakistan. Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid propellant ballistic missile. Developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Abdali missile system is designed for quick-reaction battlefield […]

KM3NeT Project: Scientists are deploying two telescopes which are part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT to detect high-energy neutrinos, also known as ghost particles, under the Mediterranean Sea. KM3NeT Project is a research infrastructure housing the next generation neutrino telescopes with a volume of at least one cubic kilometre. It uses Cherenkov […]

Cowpea : Germinated During ISRO Mission ISRO recently said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual plant within the pea family (Fabaceae). It is a leguminous crop having long […]

First Meteor Shower Of The Year: The world is all set to witness the first meteor shower of the year i.e Quadrantid Meteor in this month. It occurs every year in early January. It is among one of the most intense annual meteor displays, and has a brief peak lasting only a few hours. The […]

Rabbit Fever : Report As per a recent report ‘rabbit fever’ has witnessed more than 50 per cent rise in the US in recent years also known as tularemia Rabbit Fever is a rare and sometimes deadly infectious disease is seen in children between the 5-9 years age group, older men, and American Indians or […]