Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Footrot Disease: The footrot disease is killing the sheep and goats of Gaddi shepherds in Himachal Pradesh. Footrot Disease is a highly contagious disease affecting the interdigital (between the toes) tissue of ruminants. It is one of the most common causes of lameness in cattle and sheep and can result in serious economic loss. Once […]

Fifth LUPEX Mission: The National Space Commission, India’s apex body on space missions, cleared the fifth lunar mission, the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission. LUPEX Mission is a collaborative mission between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Objective is to explore the moon’s southern polar region, investigating the presence […]

DigiLocker Partners with UMANG App for Seamless Access to Government Services: DigiLocker, a secure cloud-based platform for document storage and verification, has integrated with the UMANG app to enhance access to various government services. This collaboration aims to simplify citizen interactions with the government, enabling users to manage multiple services through a single platform.

MACE Observatory : Inaugurated The MACE Observatory has been inaugurated by the Secretary DAE & Chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, at Hanle, Ladakh. The Major Atmospheric Cherenkov Experiment (MACE) Observatory is the largest imaging Cherenkov telescope in Asia. It is located at an altitude of ~4,300 m, at Hanle, Ladakh. It is Asia’s Largest […]

Trachoma: In News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared that the Government of India has eliminated Trachoma as a public health problem becoming the third country in the South-East Asia Region to achieve this milestone. Trachoma is a bacterial infection that affects the eyes. It is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis. It is […]

Global Digital Compact: The Global Digital Compact (GDC), adopted during the UN’s ‘Summit of the Future,’ focuses on harnessing digital technologies for the common good while promoting sustainable development and responsible data governance. It aims to address challenges like the digital divide, data privacy, and ethical AI use. The GDC is a non-binding diplomatic instrument […]

Emergency Use Listing : WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that it has listed the first mpox In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) under its Emergency Use Listing (EUL) procedure. Emergency Use Listing procedure is a risk-based procedure for assessing and listing unlicensed vaccines, therapeutics and in vitro diagnostics. It aims to expedite the availability of […]

ISRO Third Launch Pad: ISRO is expanding its space capabilities by establishing a third launch pad at Sriharikota, aiming to support new technologies like the New Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV), while enhancing redundancy for critical missions and future space endeavors. First launch pad (FLP): Designed for PSLV missions; located at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Second launch […]

Advanced Glycation End Products: A diet rich in Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) is among the leading causes of India being the world’s diabetic capital, notes a first-of-its-kind clinical trial finding published recently. Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs) are harmful molecules formed by the glycation and oxidation of lipids and proteins. Glycation is the process […]

microRNA: The 2024 Nobel Prize for Medicine has been awarded to scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun for their discovery of microRNA — tiny molecules which play a crucial role in how genes function. MicroRNAs, or miRNAs, are small, non-coding molecules of RNA. They are typically around 19-24 nucleotides long and play an important role […]