Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Goods Trade Barometer: Indian merchandise exports could likely improve in the second half of the year, as the World Trade Organization (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer indicated an upturn in global trade volume. Goods Trade Barometer was formerly known as the World Trade Outlook Indicator. It is developed by the World Trade Organization and provides “real-time” […]

WHO Global Framework For Pathogen Origins: WHO Launches First Global Framework For Understanding the Origins Of New Or Re-Emerging Pathogens It is Developed by SAGO (Scientific Advisory Group for the Origins of Novel Pathogens) Established by WHO in 2021; consists of global independent experts Key Principles is to Aligns with International Health Regulations (IHR) and […]

State Mission Director for the National Health Mission: Dr. Vinay Goyal has officially assumed the role of State Mission Director for the National Health Mission (NHM). He succeeds K. Jeevan Babu, who has moved to the Kerala Water Authority as Managing Director.

Sugamya Bharat App: More than 1,400 complaints related to accessibility have been lodged through the Sugamya Bharat mobile application since its launch in 2021, with approximately 75 percent of those resolved, according to official data. Sugamya Bharat App is an initiative of the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice […]

BepiColombo Spacecraft: The BepiColombo spacecraft gave scientists their first clear view of Mercury’s south pole. BepiColombo spacecraft is a joint European Space Agency (ESA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) mission to Mercury. The mission was named after Giuseppe “Bepi” Colombo, an Italian mathematician and engineer who made significant contributions to the understanding of Mercury’s […]

First Indian President of Olympic Council of Asia: Randhir Singh, a veteran sports administrator, was elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). This momentous event took place during the 44th General Assembly of the continental body in New Delhi.

Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics: Scientists recently found that FP 100 (Hygromycin A), a first-in-class, small molecule, narrow-spectrum antibiotic, successfully eradicates Fusobacterium nucleatum without harming the oral or gut microbiomes. Narrow-Spectrum Antibiotics are classified as “narrow-spectrum” or “broad-spectrum” depending on the range of bacterial types they affect. Narrow-spectrum antibiotics are active against a selected group of bacterial types. […]

Food Recovery To Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) Methodology: According to estimates based on data from a new methodology termed as Food Recovery to Avoid Methane Emissions (FRAME) each food bank reduces the same volume of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions as removing 900 gasoline-powered cars from the road for a year. Food Recovery to Avoid Methane […]

Micronutrient Intake : Study A study published in Lancet Global Health highlighted the global inadequacy of micronutrient intake, particularly for iodine, vitamin E (tocopherol), calcium, iron, riboflavin (vitamin B2), and folate (vitamin B9) across different regions and age groups. As the first global estimate based on dietary intake data, it underscores the need for nutritional […]

Valley Fever: Valley fever, a fungal disease endemic to the western United States, is seeing a significant rise in cases across California, prompting concerns among health officials and researchers. Valley Fever also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus lives in soil in some areas, including the southwestern United States […]