Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Plastic Ice VII: Researchers have directly observed a strange phase of water known as Plastic Ice VII, which is believed to exist deep within the interiors of icy planets and moons, such as Neptune, Europa, and Titan. Plastic Ice VII is a hybrid phase of water that displays the dual characteristics of both a solid […]

WHO and IDF jointly hosted a hybrid event titled “Bridging gaps: Integrated strategies to address TB and diabetes” during the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok: World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) jointly hosted a hybrid side event at the IDF World Diabetes Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Themed “Bridging gaps: Integrated […]

China has suspended exports of critical components: China has suspended exports of critical components such as rare earth magnets used in cars, drones, robots, and missiles at several of its ports.Rare earth magnets are high-performance permanent magnets made primarily from rare earth elements such as Neodymium (Nd), Samarium (Sm), and Dysprosium (Dy).China controls over 80% […]

Space Tourism: Pop star Katy Perry and an all-female crew flew to space via Blue Origin, reigniting debates on space tourism’s costs and environmental impact.Space tourism involves recreational, leisure, or business travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere, offered by private companies like Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX. Unlike government-led space missions, it caters to civilians, albeit […]

Kyasanur Forest Disease: Surging Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), or ” is currently surging in Karnataka’s Shivamogga and Chikkamagaluru districts recently. KFD, also referred to as Monkey Fever, is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease, which can be fatal to humans and other primates. It is mostly found in southern India. The disease was first reported from […]

Electroreception: Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara have discovered that fruit fly larvae possess the ability to detect and respond to electric fields, a sensory ability known as electroreception. Electroreception is the biological ability to detect weak electrostatic fields in the environment. It allows animals to sense electric fields generated by other living […]

BatEchoMon: India’s First Automated Bat Monitoring and Detection System was created by the Indian Institute for Human Settlements (IIHS), Bengaluru. BatEchoMon stands for “Bat Echolocation Monitoring”. It is India’s first automated, real-time bat monitoring and detection system. The system was developed by bat biologist Kadambari Deshpande and engineer Vedant Barje under the guidance of Jagdish […]

ESA’s Biomass Mission: The European Space Agency (ESA) is preparing to launch a landmark space mission called the Biomass Mission, which will provide the first-ever comprehensive global measurements of forest biomass. The European Space Agency (ESA) is launching a pioneering mission called the Biomass Mission, scheduled for April 29, 2025. The satellite will be launched […]

Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma: A team of Indian scientists has developed novel analytical methods to study and potentially treat Rare Colorectal Cancer (SRCC) more effectively. Signet Ring Cell Carcinoma (SRCC) is a rare and aggressive subtype of colorectal cancer (CRC) that originates in the colon or rectum. It is named for the signet ring-like appearance […]