Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Sora : GenAI Model OpenAI has introduced Sora, a new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) model capable of converting text prompts into videos up to a minute long with maintained visual quality and adherence to user instructions. Sora can create complex scenes with multiple characters, accurate details, and vibrant emotions. It still faces challenges with more […]

Cholera Hit Zambia: India on Saturday sent medical and material assistance to Zambia as the southern African country. Zambia has been reeling under an outbreak of cholera over the past few weeks which had prompted a closure of schools in the country. Zambia has been asking for more medical help to deal with the situation […]

Magnetoelectric Multiferroics: Researchers have identified a unique mechanism of electric polarisation via magnetic ordering in a novel mineral named “MnBi2S4”, which can be useful for energy-efficient data storage. Magnetoelectric multiferroics are a special class of materials popular among the research fraternity for their rarity and unique properties. These materials can exhibit both magnetism and ferroelectricity […]

GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS Mission: The Indian Space and Research Organisation (ISRO) is all set to launch its GSLV-F14/INSAT-3DS mission on 17th February 2024, with the aim of enhancing weather forecasting and disaster warning capabilities. INSAT-3DS will be launched aboard the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle F14 (GSLV F14). GSLV-F14 is a three-stage launch vehicle. The first stage (GS1) […]

Young Scientist Programme: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to conduct its special ‘Young Scientist Programme’ or ‘YUVIKA’ for school children. Young Scientist Programme (YUVIKA) is a learning and awareness-creating programme of the ISRO to impart basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science, and Space Applications to younger students with a preference for […]

Diphtheria : Clinical Guidelines World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday published the guidelines on the clinical management of diphtheria. New recommendations of WHO: In patients with suspected or confirmed diphtheria, WHO recommends using macrolide antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin) in preference to penicillin antibiotics. In patients with suspected or confirmed diphtheria, WHO recommends not to perform routine […]

Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has unveiled the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ initiative. Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative is a Proof of Concept (PoC) distributed in two stages to be conducted in one of the major cities of India. The first stage is exploratory for clarity of horizon and creative exploration to unleash […]

Micellar Water : Uses Micellar water is a popular product for removing makeup and sunscreen due to its effective cleansing properties. It contains micelles, clusters of molecules that are adept at removing oily substances. Micellar water, a product found in supermarkets, chemists and bathroom cabinets around the world, is a very effective cleanser and many […]

UPI Services In Sri Lanka And Mauritius:   The Prime Minister of India along with the President of Sri Lanka, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Mr Pravind Jugnauth jointly inaugurated the launch of Unified Payment Interface (UPI) services in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, and also RuPay card services in Mauritius. RuPay […]

Cassini Spacecraft : New Findings Findings from data collected by NASA’s Cassini spacecraft reveal the presence of a vast ocean beneath the icy surface of Saturn’s moon Mimas. Cassini-Huygens was a joint NASA, European Space Agency and Italian Space Agency space mission to Saturn. It was launched on October 15, 1997. The mission consisted of […]