Project 200: Bengaluru-based startup Bellatrix Aerospace unveiled “Project 200,” an innovative satellite designed to operate at Ultra-Low Earth Orbit (180-250 km) during the Bengaluru Space Expo 2024. This orbit could revolutionize satellite capabilities, enhancing applications like high-resolution Earth observation and telecommunications. The startup’s breakthrough propulsion technology will allow satellites to operate at this low altitude […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Walkie-Talkie Blasts in Lebanon
Walkie-Talkie Blasts in Lebanon: Several people were killed and hundreds injured in Lebanon following explosions of hand-held radios like walkie-talkies and pagers used by Hezbollah at multiple locations. These pagers, chosen by Hezbollah to evade detection through cell phones, were covertly modified with Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN).
Neuralink’s Blindsight Implant
Neuralink’s Blindsight Implant: The US Food and Drug Administration granted “breakthrough device” status to Elon Musk’s Neuralink’s Blindsight.This designation aims to speed up the development and review of innovative medical devices that address severe conditions. Blindsight is an experimental vision-restoring implant. It could help individuals who have lost both eyes and their optic nerve regain […]
Venus Orbiter Mission : Approved
Venus Orbiter Mission : Approved The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Venus Orbiter Mission (VOM). Venus Orbiter Mission is envisaged to orbit a scientific spacecraft […]
Next Generation Launch Vehicle : Approved
Next Generation Launch Vehicle : Approved The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India has approved the development of Next Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV). Next Generation Launch Vehicle will have 3 times the present payload capability with 1.5 times the cost compared to LVM3, and will also have reusability resulting in low-cost access […]
MVA-BN vaccine
MVA-BN vaccine: The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified the Danish MVA-BN vaccine, making it the first approved vaccine to combat mpox. This prequalification facilitates broader and faster access to the vaccine, particularly for high-risk populations, aiming to reduce transmission and contain outbreaks. The MVA-BN vaccine, developed by Bavarian Nordic A/S, shows 76% effectiveness with […]
What Is Open Science?
What Is Open Science? UNESCO urged the application of open science principles to AI, noting that AI’s “black-box” nature and dominance by private companies limit open science. Open Science is an inclusive approach that aims to make scientific research and data openly available, accessible, and reusable for everyone. It encompasses sharing research outputs, methodologies, […]
Cellulitis Disease
Cellulitis Disease: Cellulitis disease, which used to affect a few people during the rainy season, is now widespread in the erstwhile Karimnagar district, Telangana. Cellulitis Disease is a serious deep infection of the skin caused by bacteria. It most commonly affects the lower part of your body, including your legs, feet, and toes. However, it […]
Pink Bollworm (PBW) Attack
Pink Bollworm (PBW) Attack: Haryana has seen an overall fall in acreage under cotton cultivation to 4.76 lakh hectares (lh) this kharif season from 6.65 lh in 2023. The reduction in the cotton area — also reported in neighbouring Rajasthan and Punjab — has been attributed mainly to PBW infestation. The pink bollworm first appeared […]
Semicon India 2024 And ITSI Fund
Semicon India 2024 And ITSI Fund: The Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Semicon India industry conference and highlighted India’s growing partnerships with countries like the US, Japan and Singapore. In another development, the US and India collaborated under the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund to promote the development of a secure global […]
