Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy: The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), the U.K. fertility regulator, recently confirmed that less than five children have been born using mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). In 2015, the United Kingdom became the first country to regulate mitochondrial replacement therapy (MRT). Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) is a new form of reproductive in-vitro […]

Fomalhaut : NASA NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope uncovered a complex and fascinating dusty structure around the young star Fomalhaut. Fomalhaut is located 25 light-years from Earth It was one of the first exoplanets ever discovered in visible light by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in 2004. Exoplanets are the planets that orbit around stars other […]

Restrictions On Gay And Bisexual Men From Donating Blood Ended: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ended the longstanding restrictions on gay and bisexual men from donating blood. The prohibition was first implemented during the HIV/AIDS crisis in the 1980s and has been long decried as discriminatory by the LGBTQI+ community and its […]

State Robotics Framework: Telangana has become the first state in the country to launch a state robotics framework with a vision to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem. It intends to leverage robotics technology in key domains, including agriculture, healthcare, industrial automation, and consumer robotics. The ultimate goal of the framework is to become a leader […]

iDrone Initiative: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has successfully conducted a trial run of delivery of blood bags by drones under its iDrone initiative. The trial run has been undertaken for the first time in the country by the ICMR; Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC); Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida; […]

Large Lithium Reserves Identified : Geological Survey Of India The Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently termed media reports saying large lithium reserves being identified in Rajasthan as “baseless.” Geological Survey of India (GSI) was set up in 1851primarily to find coal deposits for the Railways. Objective is providing objective, impartial and up-to-date geological expertise […]

Bovine Viral Diarrhoea: Scientists have recently created the first gene-edited calf with resistance to the bovine viral diarrhoea virus (BVDV). Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) is an infectious disease, globally distributed endemic to cattle and other ruminant populations. It is caused by the Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV). It can cause of respiratory and reproductive issues […]

Space Science And Technology Awareness Training (START): ISRO announced a new introductory-level online training programme called Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START). Space Science and Technology Awareness Training (START), is launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is an introductory-level training program for students. Objective is To provide students with introductory-level training […]

Scary Barbie : Recently Discovered Black Hole Scientists named the recently discovered black hole “Scary Barbie,” after a beloved children’s character. Scary Barbie is a supermassive black hole that is devouring a star with a thousand times the brightness of a supernova. It was first observed in 2020 and named ZTF20abrbeie. It is one of […]

G20 TechSprint: The RBI and Bank for International Settlements (BIS) launched the G20 TechSprint. G20 TechSprint is a global technology competition. The fourth and 2023 TechSprint is a joint initiative between the BIS Innovation Hub and the Reserve Bank of India. It will focus on three problem statements on cross-border payments formulated by the RBI […]