Mann Ki Baat: 16th Episode Of ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Inspiring Stories Of Youth, Culture, And Environmental ConservationThis comprehensive speech from Mann Ki Baat touches upon various inspiring themes, initiatives, and the spirit of collective efforts in India.The PM emphasized the transformative impact of NCC on youth, instilling discipline, leadership, and service.
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Gwalior Unveils India’s First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with a State-of-the-Art CBG Plant
Gwalior Unveils India’s First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with a State-of-the-Art CBG Plant: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala in Laltipara, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The gaushala, named Adarsh Gaushala, houses a state-of-the-art Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant, marking a major milestone in India’s journey toward achieving sustainable development and promoting green energy solutions. This […]
IISc Introduces STRONG for Nanopore Research
IISc Introduces STRONG for Nanopore Research: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have introduced a groundbreaking language called STRONG (STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry), which encodes the shape and structure of nanopores. This new tool is set to revolutionize nanopore research by enabling machine learning (ML) models to predict their properties accurately. Published […]
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a significant collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to support India’s first crewed spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. On November 20, 2024, the two space agencies signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module […]
VISION Portal
VISION Portal: Union Minister launched the VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network) to democratize startup skills and innovation among underprivileged children.Inaugurated on November 21, 2024. Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
MeerKAT Radio Telescope
MeerKAT Radio Telescope: An international team of astronomers has employed the MeerKAT radio telescope to investigate giant radio galaxies in the field of the Cosmological Evolution Survey (COSMOS). MeerKAT is a connected array of radio telescopes located in the Northern Cape province of South Africa. It was originally known as the Karoo Array Telescope (KAT), […]
AroTrack
AroTrack: Scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have developed a water-pollutant detecting device called ‘AroTrack’. AroTrack accurately detects harmful aromatic xenobiotic pollutants such as phenol or benzene, xylenols. It uses proteins typically found in bacteria living in heavily polluted environments to effectively identify multiple aromatic pollutants in water. This protein undergoes […]
Biofloc Technology : Aquaculture
Biofloc Technology : Aquaculture India’s aquaculture sector has increasingly adopted Biofloc Technology (BFT) and Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). Biofloc Technology is a closed tank-based fish farming approach which cleans the water in fish tanks by using beneficial bacteria. Heterotrophic bacteria (commonly Bacillus, Pseudomonas, Nitrosomonas, Nitrobacter, Acinetobacter, and Alcaligenes) are used to convert organic waste (such […]
Bhu-Neer Portal
Bhu-Neer Portal: The Hon’ble Minister of Jal Shakti, digitally launched the newly developed “Bhu-Neer” portal during the concluding ceremony of India Water Week 2024. Bhu-Neer Portal is an advanced portal developed by Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC). It is for improved […]
Waves OTT Platform
“Waves” OTT Platform: Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster, launched its OTT platform “Waves” during the opening ceremony of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2024. Waves OTT Platform developed by Prasar Bharati, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Inaugurated at IFFI 2024. Tagline: “Waves – Family Entertainment Ki Nayi Lehar.” It Offers content […]
