Kavach Anti-Collision System : Appreciation The Supreme Court appreciates steps taken by Railways to roll out Kavach anti-collision system. The KAVACH is an indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system by the Research Design and Standards Organisation (RDSO) in collaboration with the Indian industry. It is a state-of-the-art electronic system with Safety Integrity Level-4 (SIL-4) […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant
World’s First ‘Miss AI’ Beauty Pageant: The World AI Creator Awards (WAICAs) has announced the world’s first ‘Miss AI’ beauty pageant, featuring AI-generated models competing in a unique event that blends traditional beauty pageantry with the world of AI creators. Contestants will be judged on beauty, tech, and social media influence, with a focus on […]
Kerogen : Hydrocarbon
Kerogen : Hydrocarbon The primary source of hydrocarbons in the rocky underground is called kerogen: lumps of organic matter. Kerogen is the portion of naturally occurring organic matter that is non-extractable using organic solvents i.e. it is insoluble in solvents. It represents about 90% of the organic carbon in sediments. It occurs in source rock […]
Satellite Calls
Satellite Calls: Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first satellite that enables smartphones to make direct calls through it, bypassing mobile towers. This innovation aims to address communication challenges during emergencies, such as natural disasters. The satellite, part of the Tiantong Project, symbolizes China’s commitment to enhancing communication resilience. The Tiantong-1 series, involving three satellites, […]
Import Restrictions On Solar PV Cells
Import Restrictions On Solar PV Cells: Recent government orders on attempts to increase local sourcing of solar modules to support India’s renewables manufacturing ecosystem has been widely reported in the media as import restrictions. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE), on March 29 ordered to re-implement its 2021 notification of an ‘Approved List of […]
Men5CV : Meningitis Vaccine
Men5CV : Meningitis Vaccine Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (Men5CV) recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) to protect against five strains of the meningococcus bacteria. The vaccine is funded by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, which supports lower-income countries with routine vaccination against meningitis. Nigeria […]
World Chagas Disease Day 2024
World Chagas Disease Day 2024: The World Health Organization designated April 14 as World Chagas Disease Day to raise awareness of the disease and its impact on global health. The theme for 2024, ‘Tackling Chagas disease: detect early and care for life,’ emphasizes the importance of early detection and treatment to prevent the progression of […]
Sustainable Hydrogel
Sustainable Hydrogel: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a sustainable hydrogel to address the issue of microplastic pollution in water. Microplastics, posing significant threats to human health and the environment, can enter our bodies through water consumption. The three-layer polymer hydrogel, consisting of chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyaniline, forms an interpenetrating […]
Venomous Jellyfish : Bloom Across The Visakhapatnam Coast
Venomous Jellyfish : Bloom Across The Visakhapatnam Coast A bloom of venomous jellyfish was reported across the Visakhapatnam coast. The species, Pelagia noctiluca, also known as the mauve stinger or purple-striped jellyfish, has a painful sting and causes different degrees of illnesses such as diarrhoea, extreme pain, vomiting and anaphylactic shock and can be life-threatening. […]
Hubble Tension
Hubble Tension: In a study published recently, scientists from Germany and the U.K. led a radical explanation for the Hubble tension. Hubble Tension refers to a discrepancy between the measurements of the rate of expansion of the universe, known as the Hubble constant. The Hubble constant, denoted as H0, describes the rate at which galaxies […]
