Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

SIG 716 Rifle: The Union Ministry of Defence recently signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S., and deliveries are expected to be completed by end-2025. SIG 716 Rifle is an American-made automatic assault rifle. It is manufactured by the United States firearms maker, Sig Sauer. In India, the […]

Deepfakes: South Korea’s president recently ordered a crackdown on an epidemic of digital sex crimes targeting women and girls who become the unwitting victims of deepfake pornography. Deepfakes are synthetic media, including images, videos, and audio, generated by Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology that portray something that does not exist in reality or events that have […]

Leptospirosis : Outbreak A severe Leptospirosis outbreak has emerged as a major public health concern across Kerala. Leptospirosis, also known as “rat fever”, is a rare bacterial infection that affects people and animals. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans, or Leptospira. It is most common in tropical areas and warmer climates […]

Solar paraboloid technology: Solar paraboloid technology, a form of concentrating solar power (CSP), is emerging as a promising renewable energy solution.It uses parabolic mirrors to focus sunlight onto a receiver, generating high temperatures (up to 300°C) for electricity or industrial heat. This technology offers higher efficiency than traditional photovoltaic systems, potentially lowering electricity costs.

Reliance Industries’ 47th Annual General Meeting: During Reliance Industries’ 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced a groundbreaking development in the field of artificial intelligence. The company’s telecom arm, Reliance Jio, is set to launch a comprehensive suite of AI tools and applications called ‘Jio Brain’. J

Fixed-Dose Combination : Banned The Indian government has recently banned 156 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) drugs. Fixed-dose combination (FDC) drugs are medications that combine two or more Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) in a single dosage form, such as a pill, capsule, or injection. These drugs are often prescribed for conditions requiring multiple medications, such as tuberculosis, […]

SLIM Moon Mission: Japan’s space agency, JAXA, has concluded operations of its Moon lander, the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), also known as the “Moon Sniper,” after losing communication with it. This operation was halted after the failure of multiple attempts to establish connection with the SLIM spacecraft. SLIM is a small-scale lunar lander […]

Skull For The Humanoid On The Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Thiruvananthapuram unit has finalised the design of the skull for the humanoid on the Gaganyaan mission. It weighs 800 grams and measures 200 mm x 220 mm. It is made from a high-strength aluminium alloy that can endure pressure and vibration. […]

Bharat Biotech Unveils Oral Cholera Vaccine Amid Global Shortage: Bharat Biotech International Ltd has launched Hillchol (BBV131), a novel single-strain oral cholera vaccine (OCV) developed under license from Hilleman Laboratories. This launch is critical as global demand for OCVs exceeds 100 million doses annually, and there has been a deficit of approximately 40 million doses […]