Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

James Webb Space Telescope:   NASA’s new space telescope has captured its first starlight and even taken a selfie of its giant, gold mirror. All 18 segments of the primary mirror on the James Webb Space Telescope seem to be working properly a month-and-half into the mission. The telescope’s first target was a bright star […]

Lactobacillus Plantarum:   A team of scientists at the Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology, Guwahati, an autonomous institute of the Department of Science & Technology, have developed a next-generation probiotic that provides hope for longevity and healthy aging. A team of Indian Scientists has identified probiotic bacterium Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5 from a […]

Nuclear Fusion:   Scientists in the United Kingdom said they have achieved a new milestone in producing nuclear fusion energy, or imitating the way energy is produced in the sun. Energy by nuclear fusion is one of mankind’s long standing quests as it promises to be low carbon, safer than how nuclear energy is now […]

Drones:   The Government banned the import of drones with immediate effect, except for research and development, defence and security purposes. The move aims to promote made-in-India drones, a statement from the Ministry of Civil Aviation said. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry notified the Indian Trade Classification […]

mRNA Vaccine:   Data from human trials of India’s first homegrown mRNA vaccine against coronavirus are likely to be presented to authorities for evaluation by the end of the month, and company officials are aiming to roll out the product before April. The mRNA vaccine being developed by Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals is currently in phase […]

Geomagnetic Storm:   Elon Musk’s Starlink has lost dozens of satellites that were caught in a geomagnetic storm a day after they were launched. The satellites were designed to burn up on reentry into the Earth’s atmosphere, and did not create debris in space. However, the loss of 40 satellites — most of a launch […]

Unitary Digital Identity Framework:   India has agreed to provide a grant to Sri Lanka to implement a ‘Unitary Digital Identity framework’, apparently modelled on the Aadhaar card. The Rajapaksa government will “prioritise” the implementation of the Framework as a national level programme, Sri Lanka’s Cabinet decided. Under the proposed Unitary Digital Identity Framework, it […]

Semiconductors Shortage:   The European Union (EU) unveiled a plan to quadruple the supply of semiconductors in Europe by 2030, hoping to limit the bloc’s dependence on Asia for a key component used in electric cars and smartphones. The production of chips has become a strategic priority in Europe as well as the United States, […]

The Fairbank’s Disease:   The Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, informed Rajya Sabha about the Cases of Fairbank’s disease and Acromegaly in India. The Fairbank’s disease (Multiple epiphyseal dysplasia) patient usually requires management of pain and orthopedic procedures, for which facilities are available at tertiary care institutions in India. Another rare disorder, Acromegaly […]

Artificial Neural Network (ANN):   The global Artificial Neural Network (ANN) Market report was published. It is an information bank that delivers comprehensive information about the market ranging from the establishment to the predictable growth trend. As per the current report, ANN Market to Set Phenomenal Growth from 2021 to 2028. Artificial Neural Network is […]