Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is using Open Data Kit (ODK) platform a new digital tool to improve transparency and accountability in public spending. Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform is a digital platform which allows the CAG to collect and manage data securely. It is used for designing, collecting, […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
HMPV : Concern
HMPV : Concern China is undergoing an upsurge in respiratory diseases, with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is emerging as a key concern. Human Metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that causes mild infections similar to that caused by a common cold. It was first identified by scientists in 2001 which belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, of which […]
Blue Baby Syndrome
Blue Baby Syndrome: High nitrate levels have been found in the groundwater of 440 districts across India, which can cause health issues like blue baby syndrome in infants and are unsafe for drinking.Blue baby syndrome, also called cyanosis, is a condition in babies in which their skin appears blue or purple tinged. The baby takes […]
Mission ShakthiSAT
Mission ShakthiSAT: ISRO has brought together about 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries for an all-girls flight to the lunar orbit, Mission ShakthiSAT. An all-girls lunar mission involving the design, build, and launch of a satellite to the lunar orbit, showcasing global talent in space exploration. Expected Launch: Scheduled for September 2026, to be launched […]
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby: As the year 2025 brought upon the world the ‘Generation Beta’, India got its first baby of this gen on New Year’s day, January 1, in Mizoram’s Aizawl. The baby, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, is recognized as India’s first child from the so-called Generation Beta. Born at 12:03 […]
In Flight Internet
In Flight Internet: Air India, part of the Tata Group, has become the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Internet on domestic flights.In-flight Wi-Fi provides passengers with Internet connectivity during flights, enabling access to online services like browsing, streaming, and messaging. Two primary systems are Air-to-Ground (ATG) and Satellite-Based Connectivity. ATG: Uses antennae under the […]
Injectable Hydrogel
Injectable Hydrogel: Researchers from IIT-Guwahati and Bose Institute, Kolkata, have developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for localized cancer treatment.A water-based polymer network designed to release anti-cancer drugs precisely at the tumour site, sparing healthy cells. Developed by: Researchers from IIT-Guwahati and Bose Institute, Kolkata.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an affordable device to diagnose and manage tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of sound that does not have an external source, meaning only the affected individual can hear it. It is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an […]
Belly Landing
Belly Landing: As many as 179 people were killed when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 made a belly-landing in South Korea. Also known as gear-up landing, it is an emergency landing technique that involves an aeroplane landing without extending its landing gear. It is a last resort for pilots who are unable to deploy their landing […]
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China: China is currently experiencing a significant increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, leading to concerns about a potential health crisis reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that hospitals are becoming overcrowded, with suggestions of multiple viruses, including HMPV, influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, contributing to the situation.
