Tetrachloroethylene: Researchers have identified Tetrachloroethylene commonly used in dry cleaning and household items that could lead to increased risk of liver diseases. It appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having an ether-like odor. It is noncombustible and insoluble in water. Other names for tetrachloroethylene include perchloroethylene, PCE, perc, tetrachloroethene, and perchlor It breaks down […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Viscose Staple Fibre
Viscose Staple Fibre: The Central Government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect. It is a natural and biodegradable fiber which has characteristics that are similar to cotton. It is produced by regenerating natural materials, such as cotton linter or wood pulp. It is made by […]
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework: UNESCO issued the first global normative framework on the ethics of neurotechnology, aiming to balance innovation with human rights by protecting the brain and neural data from misuse.The move comes as neurotech rapidly expands, offering major medical benefits but also raising concerns about privacy, autonomy, and manipulation. Neurotechnology refers to devices […]
BvS10 Sindhu
BvS10 Sindhu: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) and BAE Systems recently bagged a contract from the Indian Army for supply of BvS10 Sindhu – a specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle, according to a regulatory filing. The BvS10 is a well-known articulated all-terrain vehicle used by several European militaries. The BvS10 is already in service […]
BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy
BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology launched India’s first indigenous “CRISPR” based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and named it BIRSA 101. BIRSA 101 is India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, designed to treat Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The therapy has been named Birsa-101 in […]
Vitamin K
Vitamin K: Vitamin K, often overlooked, is vital for blood clotting, bone strength, and heart healthIt is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms. The main type is called phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale, and spinach. The other type, menaquinones (Vitamin K2), are found in some animal […]
Sentinel-6B Satellite
Sentinel-6B Satellite: The Sentinel-6B was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency. It is an ocean-tracking satellite which will measure the rising sea levels and its impacts on the planet. Sentinel-6B is set to carry forward […]
10th Anniversary of Amrit Pharmacies
10th Anniversary of Amrit Pharmacies: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) inaugurated AMRIT (Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment) Pharmacy’s 10th Anniversary Celebrations at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. AMRIT was launched in 2015 by the MoHFW and implemented by HLL Lifecare Limited, a Mini Ratna Public Sector Enterprise under the […]
Quantum Clock
Quantum Clock: A 2025 study in Physical Review Letters has uncovered that in a quantum clock, the energy required to read the time is far greater than the energy required to make the clock tick, offering new perspectives in quantum physics, thermodynamics, and precision metrology.A quantum clock measures time using the behaviour of quantum particles, […]
India Joins Global Research on Dolphin–Fisher Mutualism
India Joins Global Research on Dolphin–Fisher Mutualism: The University of Kerala, in collaboration with international researchers, has launched a multi-year research project (2024–2028) to study the rare cooperative fishing behaviour (mutualism) between Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins and artisanal fishers in Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala.Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins (Sousa plumbea) signal dense fish shoals with tail-slaps or rolls, helping […]
