Surrogate Advertising: The Union Health Ministry recently asked both the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to bring in measures to prevent surrogate advertisement of tobacco and or alcohol related products by sportspersons. Surrogate Advertising refers to a form of advertisement that duplicates the brand image […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bank Operations
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Bank Operations: A ransomware attack severely disrupted the operations of at least 150-200 cooperative banks and Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has identified the attack, which has primarily affected banks serviced by C-Edge Technologies Ltd., a joint venture between Tata Consultancy Services Ltd. (TCS) […]
Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024
Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: The Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak is set to replace the British Era Aircraft Act 1934 The Act has been amended multiple times to enhance safety, and oversight, and align with international conventions, creating ambiguities and confusion for stakeholders. Important Provisions: Revised Aircraft Definition: Balloons and gliders were removed from the definition. Empowerment […]
mRNA Vaccine Development Against Human Avian Influenza (H5N1)
mRNA Vaccine Development Against Human Avian Influenza (H5N1): A new initiative to develop and distribute mRNA vaccines for human avian influenza (H5N1) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP). The project is part of the mRNA Technology Transfer Programme, established in 2021 […]
Genetic Testing In Sports
Genetic Testing In Sports: The emergence of genetic testing in sports has gained significant attention, especially with athletes utilising it for performance enhancement ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This trend has sparked debates about the potential benefits and ethical concerns surrounding athletic genetic screening. Genetic testing involves analysing an individual’s DNA to identify genetic […]
Zika Virus : Update
Zika Virus : Update The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare recently said the government of India has formulated an action plan for managing Zika virus Disease. Zika virus is a mosquito-borne virus, similar to dengue fever, yellow fever, and West Nile virus. It is a single-strand ribonucleic acid (RNA) virus. It […]
Ideas4LiFE Portal
Ideas4LiFE Portal: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched Ideas4LiFE at IIT Delhi. Ideas4LiFE portal was launched for inviting ideas related to products and services, which induce behavioral changes related to environment-friendly lifestyles. It aims to encourage and motivate students, faculty and research scholars to contribute their innovative ideas to the global […]
Nano-MIND Technology
Nano-MIND Technology: Researchers from the Korean Institute of Basic Science have developed a magnetogenetics technology named Nano Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics (Nano-MIND) which has been demonstrated on mice Nano-MIND (Magnetogenetic Interface for NeuroDynamics) technology, opens up new possibilities for understanding and manipulating complex brain functions such as cognition, emotion, and motivation. It allows for wireless, […]
Oropouche Fever : First Ever Death
Oropouche Fever : First Ever Death Brazil has reported its first-ever deaths from Oropouche fever, a mosquito-borne disease with symptoms similar to dengue, but severe cases are rare. The virus, first detected in Trinidad and Tobago in 1955, has spread to Latin America, the Caribbean, and recently to Europe, with Italy reporting its first case […]
Mekedatu Project : Karnataka Govt
Mekedatu Project : Karnataka Govt Karnataka Chief Minister(CM) has highlighted the Mekedatu balancing reservoir project as a key solution to address water-sharing issues with Tamil Nadu during monsoon distress years, asserting that the project would benefit both states, particularly in times of water scarcity. The Mekedatu multi-purpose project aims to build a balancing reservoir near […]
