Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

YUVAi Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and IT has said that the program- ‘YUVAi- Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI’ will be featured at the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit. YUVAi Initiative is a collaborative initiative of National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India and […]

Gram Manchitra : Ministry Of Panchayat Raj The Ministry of Panchayati Raj introduced “Gram Manchitra,” a Geographic Information System (GIS) app. Additionally, the Ministry launched “mActionSoft,” a mobile-based solution for geo-tagging project assets. The primary goal of Gram Manchitra is to encourage spatial planning initiatives by Gram Panchayats, leveraging the capabilities of geo-spatial technology. The […]

LeadIT Summit 2023: At the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) Summit 2023 hosted by India and Sweden at the Conference of Parties (COP 28) in the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced the three pillars of the second phase of LeadIT (2.0). Key Highlights of the Second Phase […]

Training Launch Of Short-Range Ballistic Missile Agni-1: Training launch of Short-Range Ballistic Missile ‘Agni-1’ was carried out successfully from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The launch, carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command, successfully validated all operational and technical parameters. The Agni-1 is a Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) developed by India as […]

Fourth-Generation Nuclear Plant : China China has launched the world’s first commercial operations of a fourth-generation gas-cooled nuclear reactor power plant, the Shidao Bay plant in eastern Shandong province. This plant utilizes small modular reactors (SMRs), which are high-temperature reactors cooled by gas instead of pressurized water. SMRs are considered more efficient and cost-effective and […]

Potteromyces asteroxylicola : Old Fungus Fossil Researchers discover a 407-million-year-old fungus fossil, Potteromyces asteroxylicola in the Rhynie Chert, marking the oldest evidence of fungi causing diseases. Potteromyces asteroxylicola was found infecting the ancient plant Asteroxylon mackiei, showcasing a predator-prey interaction that occurred while the plant was alive. The unique reproductive structures of Potteromyces, known as […]

Syphilis : Cases Reported In US Cases of ocular syphilis has been recently reported in Michigan, US. Syphilis is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). It is caused by the bacteria, Treponema pallidum. After the infection happens, syphilis bacteria can stay in the body for many years without causing symptoms. But the infection can become active […]

Global Partnership On Artificial Intelligence : India To Host India is hosting the Annual Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit from December 12 – 14, 2023. Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence is a multi-stakeholder initiative which aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice on AI by supporting cutting-edge research and applied activities […]

DRESS Syndrome : Use Of Excess Of Painkiller The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has issued a drug safety alert for doctors and patients about the use of painkiller mefenamic acid can lead to Drug Reactions with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS) Syndrome DRESS Syndrome is a type of drug allergy that can occur as a […]

The JT-60SA : World’s Largest Nuclear Fusion Reactor The world’s largest nuclear fusion reactor, the JT-60SA in Japan’s Ibaraki Prefecture, has commenced operations, marking a significant step toward achieving clean energy. The joint project between the European Union and Japan aims to explore the viability of nuclear fusion as a sustainable and virtually limitless power […]