Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Magnetoelectric Multiferroics: Researchers have identified a unique mechanism of electric polarisation via magnetic ordering in a novel mineral named “MnBi2S4”, which can be useful for energy-efficient data storage. Magnetoelectric multiferroics are a special class of materials popular among the research fraternity for their rarity and unique properties. These materials can exhibit both magnetism and ferroelectricity […]

GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission on 17th February 2024, with the aim of enhancing weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. INSAT-3DS will be launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV F14). GSLV-F14 is a three-stage launch vehicle. The first stage (GS1) […]

Young Scientist Programme: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conduct its special ‘Young Scientist Programme’ or ‘YUVIKA’ for school children. Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) is a learning and awareness-creating programme of the ISRO to impart basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science, and Space Applications to younger students with a preference for […]

Diphtheria : Clinical Guidelines World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday published the guidelines on the clinical management of diphtheria. New recommendations of WHO: In patients with suspected or confirmed diphtheria, WHO recommends using macrolide antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin) in preference to penicillin antibiotics. In patients with suspected or confirmed diphtheria, WHO recommends not to perform routine […]

Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative. Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages to be conducted in one of the major cities of India. The first stage is exploratory for clarity of horizon and creative exploration to unleash […]

Micellar Water : Uses Micellar water is a popular product for removing makeup and sunscreen due to its effective cleansing properties. It contains micelles, clusters of molecules that are adept at removing oily substances. Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists and bathroom cabinets around the world, is a very effective cleanser and many […]

UPI Services In Sri Lanka And Mauritius:   The Prime Minister of India along with the President of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and also RuPay card services in Mauritius. RuPay […]

Cassini Spacecraft : New Findings Findings from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft reveal the presence of a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn’s moon Mimas. Cassini-Huygens was a joint NASA, European Space Agency and Italian Space Agency space mission to Saturn. It was launched on October 15, 1997. The mission consisted of […]

Rare Human Case Of Bubonic Plague : US Officials in the US state of Oregon recently said they are dealing with a rare human case of bubonic plague that was likely transmitted by a pet cat. Plague is an infectious disease caused by a specific type of bacterium called Yersinia pestis, a zoonotic bacterium usually […]

National Generic Document Registration System: Secretary, Department of Land Resources, rolled out National Generic Document Registration System (NDGRS) throughout Assam along with the launch of Unique Land Parcel Identification Number (ULPIN) seeding of geo-referenced Cadastral Maps. National Generic Document Registration System is a project initiated by the Department of Land Resources, Ministry of Rural Development, […]