Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines: The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML), adding new treatments for various types of cancer, diabetes, and obesity associated with comorbidities WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines acts like a register of minimum medicine needs for every health-care system. It […]

International Earth Science Olympiad: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology felicitated the student winners comprising the Indian team at the 18th “International Earth Science Olympiad” (IESO-2025) held at Jining, China. The International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO), established in 2003 by the International Geoscience Education Organization (IGEO). It aims to generate […]

Stellar Parallax: Astronomers have demonstrated a pioneering technique using stellar parallax to navigate spacecraft in deep space without relying on Earth-based beacons. s the earth orbits the sun, a star’s position relative to other stars might seem to shift. This is because every six months, the earth is on opposite sides of the sun, providing […]

Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya for prisoners: The Chhattisgarh government has introduced Yoga and Sudarshan Kriya across all district jails as part of a prison reform initiative, aiming to rehabilitate inmates through mental peace, self-discipline, and positivity.Yoga: An ancient Indian practice combining physical postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama), and meditation for holistic well-being.  A rhythmic breathing […]

Monkeypox is no longer a Public Health Emergency: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared that mpox (monkeypox) is no longer a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) due to sustained decline in global cases and deaths.Mpox (Monkeypox) is a viral zoonotic disease caused by the monkeypox virus (MPXV). Belongs to the Orthopoxvirus genus […]

Alia Bhatt Becomes Global Brand Ambassador for Levi’s: Levi’s has announced Bollywood star Alia Bhatt as its new global brand ambassador. This collaboration is not just about celebrity endorsement but marks a strategic shift in denim fashion, reflecting how younger generations want to express themselves through style-led and comfort-first fits.The partnership comes at a crucial […]

Russia Unveils Colon Cancer Vaccine: Russia’s Federal Medical Biological Agency (FMBA) has announced that its vaccine for colon cancer is now ready for use, following successful completion of preclinical trials. This development, unveiled at the 10th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok, marks a major step in cancer immunotherapy, especially for colorectal cancer, one of […]

HealthAI Global Regulatory Network: India joined Health AI Global Regulatory Network (GRN) to strengthen oversight of AI in healthcare. HealthAI Global Regulatory Network is a Geneva-based, independent nonprofit organization that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. It is a global network of health regulators dedicated to the safe and effective use of artificial intelligence […]

P-47 Protein: Researchers at the S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences (SNBNCBS) highlighted protein p47’s unexpected ability to act as a “mechanical chaperone.” P-47 Protein is a cofactor protein usually known as a helper for the cellular machine p97 (it is a powerhouse involved in moving and degrading proteins). It was long thought […]