Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Watermarking On AI Generated Content: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI developed a tool to detect whether its AI (Artificial Intelligence) chatbot has been used to write essays, research papers, or generate photos. To address issues concerning the authenticity and ownership of such content, leading technology companies like OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, Google, and Adobe are developing and implementing watermarking […]

First Case Of The mpox Clade I Variant: Sweden has confirmed its first case of the mpox Clade I variant, marking the first occurrence of this more dangerous strain outside Africa. The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for enhanced surveillance, data sharing, and international cooperation to manage and control the outbreak

New AI-Based Surveillance System To Manage Pests: The Union Government on August 15, launched the AI-based National Pest Surveillance System (NPSS) that will help farmers to connect with agriculture scientists and experts on controlling pests using their phone.

BHEL Wins 1,600 MW Thermal Power Project from DVC: State-owned Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has been awarded a significant contract by Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) to set up a 1,600 MW thermal power project. This project, known as the Koderma Supercritical Thermal Power Project (STPP), will be implemented on an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction […]

Sandeep Poundrik Assumes Role as Secretary of the Ministry of Steel: Shri Sandeep Poundrik has officially taken over as the Secretary of the Ministry of Steel, succeeding in his role at Udyog Bhawan. A 1993-batch IAS officer from the Bihar cadre, Poundrik was welcomed by senior officials of the Ministry upon his appointment.

Dysbiosis: The overuse and misuse of antibiotics pose significant dangers, particularly to the microbiome, the complex community of microorganisms in the human body. While antibiotics are vital for treating infections, they also indiscriminately kill beneficial bacteria, leading to a disruption known as dysbiosis. Dysbiosis can have severe and long-lasting effects on health, contributing to conditions […]

Xerogel : Study Researchers have developed a porous composite xerogel dressing incorporating Silica Nanoparticles and calcium that can help blood clot rapidly and provide relief for uncontrolled hemorrhage. Xerogel is a solid form of a gel obtained by drying it with unhindered shrinkage. The drying process of xerogels involves solvent evaporation under standard conditions using […]

Canine Distemper: Stray dogs in villages within a two-kilometre radius of the Corbett Tiger Reserve’s boundaries in Uttarakhand will be vaccinated against the canine distemper virus. Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious disease caused by the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV). The virus attacks the respiratory, gastrointestinal and nervous systems of dogs. All dogs are […]

SCTIMST Signs MoU With WHO To Enhance Medical Device Production: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Science and Technology (SCTIMST) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), within the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the World Health Organisation (WHO) at a ceremony held in Indian […]

Amazon India And Gentari Partner To Expand EV Delivery Fleet: Amazon India and Gentari Green Mobility India have announced a strategic partnership aimed at significantly boosting Amazon’s electric vehicle (EV) fleet for last-mile deliveries. This collaboration aligns with Amazon’s goal of scaling up its EV adoption across more than 400 cities in India and increasing […]