Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

NAKSHA Programme: The Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare is inaugurating the NAKSHA Programme at Raisen, Madhya Pradesh. The National Geospatial Knowledge-based Land Survey of Urban Habitations (NAKSHA) programme aims to create and update land records in urban areas to ensure accurate and reliable documentation of land ownership. This initiative will […]

Nuclear Fusion Reactor: China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) achieved a record 1,066 seconds of sustained plasma operation at nearly 70 million degrees Celsius in January 2025.EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) is a nuclear fusion research reactor designed to test and improve magnetic confinement for controlled fusion. It serves as a testbed for ITER, helping […]

Fecal Coliform: High levels of fecal coliform bacteria were detected in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh 2025, as per a CPCB report submitted to NGT.A subgroup of coliform bacteria that primarily originate from the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards have set […]

Colorectal Diseases: Medical experts have raised alarms over the rising incidence of colorectal diseases in India. Colorectal disease is a general term used to describe many digestive conditions that affect the colon and rectum. These diseases can be inflammatory, infectious, functional, or cancerous. These conditions can range from mild to severe. Colorectal diseases include colon […]

DNA Nano Rafts: A study published in Nature Materials has introduced a revolutionary technique using DNA Nanorafts to create Artificial Cells that can work like biological membranes.These programmable nanostructures can reshape membranes, form pathways, and react to surroundings, advancing medicine, biosensors, and artificial life research. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) nano-rafts are tiny, flat structures made from […]

Meta’s 50,000 km Cable to Boost India-US Digital Connectivity: Meta has launched an ambitious project named Project Waterworth, which will lay down a 50,000-kilometer undersea cable to improve digital connectivity between India and the United States. This initiative is expected to offer faster and more reliable internet services across multiple regions, not just between India […]

JioHotstar Merger: Uniting JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar Reliance Industries and Disney have joined forces to launch a game-changing streaming platform, JioHotstar, marking the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This move is aimed at consolidating India’s streaming landscape, offering a more comprehensive and diverse experience to users. By combining the strengths of both platforms, JioHotstar […]

Measles : Comeback Measles, a highly contagious virus, is making a comeback in the U.S., particularly in states like Texas due to lower vaccination rates and international travel. Measles is a highly contagious and serious airborne disease. It is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family, and is normally passed through direct contact and […]

TrailGuard AI System: Similipal Tiger Reserve is the first reserve where TrailGuard AI system has shown success as an ‘anti-poaching tool. TrailGuard AI System is an end-to-end, camera-based alert system designed for enhancing wildlife conservation and promoting human-wildlife coexistence in remote areas. The system combines durable outdoor hardware, on-the-edge AI algorithms, and real-time transmission capabilities, […]

Imagine a world with more women in science Campaign Launched By UNESCO: UNESCO has launched the “Imagine a world with more women in science” campaign to mark the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (February 11). The campaign emphasizes the positive impact of diverse perspectives in scientific fields and […]