Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Majorana Zero Modes : Quantum Computing Researchers at Microsoft have announced a breakthrough in creating Majorana zero modes, a type of particle that could greatly advance quantum computing. Majorana zero modes are unique particles that could make quantum computers less fragile and more computationally powerful. The particles, also known as Majorana fermions, were first proposed […]

Geocoding : Functionality Live For All States And Union Territories The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) made the geocoding functionality live for all states and union territories. There are concerns over fake registrations and fraudulent availment of input tax credit under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime. Geocoding converts an address or description […]

Enteroviruses : Rising Incidence The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned against the rising incidence of enterovirus infections in a few countries across Europe. Enterovirruse are a group of viruses that can cause various infectious illnesses and are responsible for annual epidemics. There are many kinds of enteroviruses, including coxsackieviruses, echoviruses, polioviruses, and the hepatitis […]

Whole-Genome Sequencing : In Newborns The use of rapid whole-genome sequencing (WGS) in newborns, including healthy newborns, has emerged as a revolutionary approach to diagnose and treat genetic diseases. By providing a comprehensive view of an infant’s genetic makeup, this technology enables healthcare workers to make fast and effective diagnoses, leading to improved outcomes and […]

Threads App : Meta Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has recently developed a new app called Threads to compete with Twitter. The launch of the app in the European Union (EU) has been postponed due to regulatory concerns. Meta’s Threads app, designed to provide a platform for discussions and community engagement. It is currently not […]

China’s OpenKylin : Open-Source Desktop Operating System China recently released its first open-source desktop operating system, named OpenKylin. OpenKylin is China’s first open-source desktop operating system (OS). It is a Linux-based operating system built by a community of about 4,000 developers. OpenKylin users have access to the software’s lines of code and can modify them […]

Peste Des Petits Ruminants : Contagious Animal Disease An outbreak of a highly contagious animal disease, Peste Des Petits Ruminants, has recently killed 60 sheep and goats and affected around 200 in the highland pastures of the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh Peste Des Petits Ruminants (PPR) is a highly contagious viral disease […]

Mosaic Viruses : Loss Of Yield Tomato growers in Maharashtra and Karnataka have blamed two different mosaic viruses for the loss of yields earlier this year. Tomato crop in Maharashtra was impacted by attacks of the cucumber mosaic virus (CMV), while in Karnataka and other South Indian states the farmers blaming tomato mosaic virus (TMV) […]

Chandrayaan III : Integrated With The GSLV Mark III Chandrayaan III spacecraft was integrated with the GSLV Mark III launch vehicle recently. The launch is planned between 12-19th July 2023. Chandrayaan-3 is the successor to the Chandrayaan-2 mission. Launch Vehicle Mark-III (LVM3). Launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It consists of […]