Down Syndrome and World Down Syndrome Day 2025: The 14th World Down Syndrome Day Conference will be hosted by the Down Syndrome International network at the United Nations headquarters in New York on 21 March 2025. Additionally, various events will be held from 20-22 March 2025 at the United Nations in Geneva to observe World […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Audible Enclaves : A New Sound Technology
Audible Enclaves: A New Sound Technology Audible Enclaves are small pockets of sound that are not disturbed by surrounding noise. They allow specific individuals to hear a sound privately, even in crowded environments. The technology is based on sound wave manipulation, ensuring that only intended listeners can hear the transmitted sound. Sound consists of waves […]
Melioidosis
Melioidosis: A recent study highlights how climate conditions, particularly monsoon-related factors, influence the spread of melioidosis. It is a bacterial infectious disease, linked to rainfall, temperature, and humidity. It is caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei and primarily acquired by inoculation, inhalation and/or ingestion of soil- and water-dwelling environmental saprophytes. South Asia (endemic to Bangladesh and Sri […]
Pi Day
Pi Day: 10-year-old Alberto Davila Aragon from Bristol, UK set a new world record by recalling 280 decimal places of Pi in one minute on Pi Day. Pi Day, or International Day of Mathematics, celebrated on March 14 every year, honours the mathematical constant Pi, recognising its significance in mathematics. Pi Day is celebrated by […]
4th Conference of Global Intelligence & Security Chiefs
4th Conference of Global Intelligence & Security Chiefs: The National Security Advisor (NSA) of India hosted the 4th Conference of Global Intelligence and Security Chiefs which was organized by India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), along with the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). The event witnessed the participation of intelligence officials […]
India has become the 4th country to demonstrate space docking
India has become the 4th country to demonstrate space docking: India has become the 4th country—after the US, Russia, and China—to demonstrate space docking and undocking capabilities.ISRO autonomously undocked two satellites i.e., SDX01 (the Chaser) and SDX02 (the Target) in space, reinforcing India’s ability to conduct complex orbital maneuvers essential for future space missions.Space Docking […]
Supersolid Light
Supersolid Light: Italian scientists have demonstrated that light can exist as a supersolid, combining solid-like structure with frictionless flow.Supersolid light is a rare quantum state where light exhibits both the rigid structure of a solid and the frictionless flow of a superfluid.Previously, supersolidity had only been observed in Bose-Einstein condensates(BECs) a state of matter that […]
Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected in Kolkata Woman
Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected in Kolkata Woman: A recent case of human coronavirus HKU1 has been reported in Kolkata, raising concerns among the public. However, medical experts clarify that HKU1 is not a new virus; it was first identified in 2005 and is generally linked to mild respiratory illnesses. Unlike Covid-19, this virus does not […]
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), replacing Professor Abhay Karandikar, who was previously acting as the CEO.The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary, Professor Abhay Karandikar, officially handed over […]
Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE
Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE: Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman. Dr. Lakshmi has been serving as a Director at TAFE and brings vast experience in farm mechanisation and the auto component sectors. Her appointment highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its […]
