Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

myCGHS App: The secretary of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the myCGHS app myCGHS app is designed to enhance access to Electronic Health Records, information and resources for Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries. It is developed by the technical teams of the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Himachal Pradesh and NIC Health […]

Marine Products Export Development Authority: Officials asserted that the entire value chain for India’s shrimp exports is certified by the Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) and there is no scope for abusive conditions at shrimp farms. Marine Products Export Development Authority is a statutory body entrusted with the primary task of promotion of export […]

Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria : Behaviors Similar To Organelles Researchers have discovered nitrogen-fixing symbiotic organisms exhibiting behaviors similar to organelles. Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are prokaryotic microorganisms that are capable of transforming nitrogen gas from the atmosphere into “fixed nitrogen” compounds, such as ammonia, that are usable by plants. There are two main types of nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Symbiotic or […]

PRATUSH Telescope: Astronomers are looking forward to posting high-resolution telescopes on the moon and in orbit around it, including one from India called PRATUSH. Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen (PRATUSH) is a radio telescope to be sited on the moon’s far side. It is being built by the Raman Research Institute […]

USSD-Based Call Forwarding: The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed telecom operators to halt USSD-based call forwarding from April 15 due to misuse, requiring subscribers to activate it through alternative methods. Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) is a protocol used in GSM networks for sending short text messages. It facilitates instant messaging without storing messages […]

Punnett Square : Way To Predict The Possible Genetic Outcomes Punnett square is named after British geneticist Reginald Punnett. Along the top and side of the grid, the possible genetic traits of one parent on one side and the other parent on the other side is listed. Then, you fill in the squares by combining […]

OptiDrop Platform: The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) in Bengaluru has developed a new platform called OptiDrop. OptiDrop Platform is an innovative microfluidic chip-based platform that simplifies and reduces the cost of studying single cells. It employs a novel approach that enables precise and cost-effective analysis of single cells encapsulated in droplets. The […]

Mother Of Dragons Comet: A rare, formerly-horned comet that astronomers have dubbed the “Mother of Dragons” is now visible after dusk in the Northern Hemisphere. Mother of Dragons comet is officially known as Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks. It is a ‘Halley-type’ comet with an orbital period of roughly 71 years and a nucleus approximately 30 km wide. […]

Havana Syndrome : Surge There has been a noticeable surge in interest in the Havana Syndrome, particularly concerning its occurrence among US diplomats. Havana Syndrome is a mysterious illness causing a range of neurological problems. It was first reported by the US Embassy staff in Havana, Cuba in 2016, when they began experiencing extreme headaches […]

Atomic Clocks: India is deploying atomic clocks nationwide to synchronize all digital devices with Indian Standard Time, enhancing uniformity and national security. An atomic clock is a highly accurate timekeeping device that combines a quartz crystal oscillator with an atom, typically caesium or hydrogen, to measure time precisely. It uses the consistent frequency of atoms […]