Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Perylene diimide: A team of researchers integrated amino acid (aspartic acid) with a light-absorbing organic molecule, perylene diimide (PDI) and allowed the molecules to spontaneously organize themselves through supramolecular self-assembly. Perylene diimide is a derivative of perylene. It initially synthesized and explored as an organic dye, has since gained significant recognition for its outstanding optical […]

Endometriosis: A latest study by the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute for Research on Women’s Health (ICMR-NIRWoH), Mumbai, has found that genetic factors contribute to a woman’s risk of developing endometriosis. Endometriosis is a complex disease where tissue lining the uterus overgrows outside it. It is caused by a mix of genetics, hormones, environment, […]

Atherosclerosis : New Study A new study in mice and patients shows that atherosclerosis meets the criteria for an autoimmune disease. Atherosclerosis is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries. Arteries are blood vessels that carry oxygen-rich blood to organs and tissues throughout your body. Plaque is a sticky substance made up […]

TRISHNA Mission: Scheduled To Launch Next Year The PSLV is scheduled to launch the Indo-French TRISHNA mission next year which is a collaborative endeavor between ISRO and CNES. The TRISHNA (Thermal Infra-Red Imaging Satellite for High-resolution Natural Resource Assessment) mission, is a collaborative endeavor between the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the French Space […]

The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU): Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, a senior Indian Postal Service (IPoS) officer, was re-elected unopposed as the Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term (2027–2030). An intergovernmental organisation comprising 32 member countries across the Asia-Pacific region, functioning as a Restricted Union (regional union) under Article […]

Nicotine Pouches: An ICMR study found nicotine pouches rapidly entering Indian urban markets through e-commerce, delivery platforms and hookah shops, raising WHO-backed concerns over regulatory and enforcement gaps.They Are Small, tobacco-free, permeable sacks containing pharmaceutical or synthetic nicotine, food-grade plant fibers, water, and flavorings. Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where […]

Cell Broadcast System: Resumed The Cell Broadcast System (CBS) has been resumed in India, by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT). Cell Broadcast System is a telecom-enabled public warning system that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices within a defined area. It is indigenous technology developed by the Centre for […]

The El Alamein International Airshow:   The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow. A premier international aerospace, defence, and commercial aviation exhibition serving Africa and the Middle East, showcasing static and flying aircraft displays alongside high-level industry conferences. Host: […]

Consensus on Defining Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS): 128 countries reached a consensus in Geneva under the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) on a text defining Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), or “killer robots.” The non-binding agreement marks an important step towards developing international regulations or a future treaty on autonomous weapons. Defining […]

What is MatsyaMetri? The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), headquartered in Kochi, Keralam, has claimed to have developed a smartphone application that can measure the length and width of fish without physically handling them. MatsyaMetri is a smartphone application developed by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). It can measure the length and […]