Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

FASTag Annual Pass Scheme: The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways announced a FASTag-based annual pass of Rs 3,000 for “hassle-free-highway travel”. FASTag is an electronic toll collection system managed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). A FASTag was launched in 2014 as a […]

India’s First 3nm Chip Design Centres: The Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology launched India’s first 3-nanometre (3nm) chip design centres in Noida and Bengaluru, positioning the country among a select few nations at the forefront of chip technology. the Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a display driver chip manufacturing unit in […]

Delhi Artificial Rain Project: The Delhi Government has launched its first ₹3.21 crore artificial rain pilot project in collaboration with IIT-Kanpur and IMD to reduce air pollution through cloud seeding technology.Artificial rain refers to the technique of inducing rainfall by dispersing substances into moisture-laden clouds — aimed at improving air quality in Delhi. Uses cloud […]

Russell’s Viper: Studies carried out in mice have demonstrated that two approved drugs — varespladib and marimastat — were effective in countering systemic and lethal effects of Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) venom either individually or in combination. Highlight of the study: Phospholipase A2(PLA2), and Snake Venom Metalloproteinase (SVMPs) are two main components of Russell’s viper […]

Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy: Atmospheric science experts from across the world congregated at Nainital, Uttarakhand discussed the the importance of Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy-based observations from ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions for studies on the topic. Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy is also known as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy. It is a powerful analytical tool […]

PM-WANI Scheme : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently prescribed a cap on tariffs charged to Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme, in order to keep public Wi-Fi affordable. The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in December 2020. The scheme aims […]

Hydraulics: Worldwide, hydraulics constitute a $45-50 billion market and is growing steadily. A hydraulics system is based on the simple principle of Pascal’s law, named for the 17th century French scientist Blaise Pascal. The law states that when pressure is applied to an incompressible fluid, it is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid. […]

Lac Insect : New Study Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unravelled the mystery behind how the lac insect produces laccaic acid that is used to make lac pigment. Researchers have found that the colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside […]

India’s First Mobile-Based e-Voting System : Bihar The Bihar State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the rollout of a mobile-based e-voting system, making Bihar the first Indian state to adopt such a modern and inclusive voting process. The new system will be launched during the municipal and urban body polls scheduled for 28th June, as […]