Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Kerala Leads in Scientific Disposal of Expired Medicines: Kerala is set to become the first state in India to scientifically collect and dispose of expired and unused medicines from households. The Kerala Drugs Control Department will officially launch the ‘nPROUD’ (New Programme for Removal of Unused Drugs) initiative on February 22, 2025. This government-led project […]

Zomato Introduces AI-Powered Customer Support Platform ‘Nugget’: Zomato has introduced ‘Nugget,’ a no-code AI-powered customer support platform designed to help businesses automate and streamline customer service. Developed over three years, the platform currently handles over 15 million monthly interactions across Zomato’s ecosystem, including Blinkit and Hyperpure. This move highlights Zomato’s focus on AI-driven solutions to […]

Ovoid cells: Researchers have discovered a new type of neuron that plays a fundamental role in recognition memory and named “ovoid cells.” These cells are named for the distinct egg-like shape of their cell bodies, are present in relatively small numbers within the hippocampus of humans, mice, and other animals. These are highly specialized neurons […]

NAKSHA Programme: The Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare is inaugurating the NAKSHA Programme at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) programme aims to create and update land records in urban areas to ensure accurate and reliable documentation of land ownership. This initiative will […]

Nuclear Fusion Reactor: China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) achieved a record 1,066 seconds of sustained plasma operation at nearly 70 million degrees Celsius in January 2025.EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) is a nuclear fusion research reactor designed to test and improve magnetic confinement for controlled fusion. It serves as a testbed for ITER, helping […]

Fecal Coliform: High levels of fecal coliform bacteria were detected in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh 2025, as per a CPCB report submitted to NGT.A subgroup of coliform bacteria that primarily originate from the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards have set […]

Colorectal Diseases: Medical experts have raised alarms over the rising incidence of colorectal diseases in India. Colorectal disease is a general term used to describe many digestive conditions that affect the colon and rectum. These diseases can be inflammatory, infectious, functional, or cancerous. These conditions can range from mild to severe. Colorectal diseases include colon […]

DNA Nano Rafts: A study published in Nature Materials has introduced a revolutionary technique using DNA Nanorafts to create Artificial Cells that can work like biological membranes.These programmable nanostructures can reshape membranes, form pathways, and react to surroundings, advancing medicine, biosensors, and artificial life research. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) nano-rafts are tiny, flat structures made from […]

Meta’s 50,000 km Cable to Boost India-US Digital Connectivity: Meta has launched an ambitious project named Project Waterworth, which will lay down a 50,000-kilometer undersea cable to improve digital connectivity between India and the United States. This initiative is expected to offer faster and more reliable internet services across multiple regions, not just between India […]

JioHotstar Merger: Uniting JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Reliance Industries and Disney have joined forces to launch a game-changing streaming platform, JioHotstar, marking the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This move is aimed at consolidating India’s streaming landscape, offering a more comprehensive and diverse experience to users. By combining the strengths of both platforms, JioHotstar […]