Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

SAGAR SAMPARK : Inaugurated The Indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways inaugurated the indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS) ‘SAGAR SAMPARK. SAGAR SAMPARK is an indigenous Differential Global Navigation Satellite System (DGNSS). The Differential Global Navigation Satellite System is a terrestrial based enhancement system which corrects […]

Beginning Of Anthropocene epoch : Evidence Geologists recently said sediments at Crawford Lake in Canada’s Ontario have provided evidence of the beginning of the Anthropocene epoch. Anthropocene epoch is a proposed epoch that denotes the present geological time interval, in which the Earth’s ecosystem has gone through radical changes due to human impact. The word […]

Osteo HRNet : AI-Based Framework Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have developed an AI-based framework called Osteo HRNet. This framework aims to revolutionize the assessment of Knee Osteoarthritis (OA) severity through the automatic analysis of X-ray images. The Osteo HRNet framework developed by the researchers at IIT Guwahati utilizes deep learning […]

Brucellosis Disease : Girl From Kerala Gets Affected A seven-year-old girl from Kerala was recently affected by the contagious Brucellosis disease mostly found in cattle breeds. Brucellosis Disease is a bacterial infection that spreads from animals to people. It is caused by various Brucella species, which mainly infect cattle, swine, goats, sheep and dogs. Worldwide, […]

Guillain-Barré Syndrome : Peru Has Declared a State Of National Emergency Peru has declared a state of national emergency amid a surge in patient suffering from Guillain-Barré syndrome. Guillain-Barre syndrome is a rare autoimmune disorder where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the peripheral nerves. It is more common in adults and males, but it […]

First Live Culture Of Candida Auris: Scientists from Delhi University and McMaster University in Canada have made a significant discovery by isolating and studying the first live culture of Candida auris from the ear canals of stray dogs in Delhi. Candida auris is a multi-drug resistant fungus that is capable of causing invasive infections in […]

PBW RS1 : New Variety Of Wheat The Ludhiana-based institution has developed a new variety of wheat called PBW RS1. PBW RS1 contains high amylose starch content. Resistant starch (RS) won’t cause an immediate and rapid rise in glucose levels. The high amylose and resistant starch, instead, ensure that glucose is released more slowly into […]

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 […]