Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Delhi Government Partnered With IIT-Kanpur To Conduct Cloud Seeding: The Delhi government partnered with IIT-Kanpur to conduct cloud seeding experiments to combat rising post-monsoon air pollution. However, experts from the Ministry of Earth Sciences have cautioned that the absence of rain-bearing clouds during the post-monsoon season makes the timing scientifically unsuitable, casting doubt on the […]

Reliance and Meta Launch ₹855 Crore AI Joint Venture: Reliance Industries and Meta Platforms have announced a ₹855 crore joint venture to build enterprise-grade AI products. The new entity, named Reliance Enterprise Intelligence Limited (REIL), will develop and scale AI solutions for business clients in India and selected global markets. This collaboration is seen as […]

Mahe- Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft: The Mahe Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) was delivered to the Indian Navy. It is the first of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Crafts (ASW SWC). It was built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) Kochi. It was named after the historic port town in the Union Territory […]

Network Survey Vehicle: The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced that it will deploy Network Survey Vehicles (NSVs) in 23 states. Network Survey Vehicle is a specialized infrastructure management tool comprising vehicles equipped with advanced sensors and data acquisition systems. These vehicles systematically collect data on road inventory and condition of National Highways. […]

Flipkart and Pine Labs have launched the Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card: Flipkart, India’s leading e-commerce company, has partnered with fintech firm Pine Labs to introduce the Flipkart Bharat Yatra Card — a new digital prepaid card that makes paying for public transport faster and easier. Designed to work with India’s National Common Mobility Card (NCMC) […]

Calcium Carbide: More than 60 people, primarily children, were hospitalized in Bhopal following severe injuries sustained from the use of makeshift “calcium carbide guns” during Diwali celebrations. Calcium Carbide is a compound with the chemical formula CaC2. It is a grayish-black lump or crystalline powder with a garlic-like odor. It is manufactured by heating a […]

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia condition is often misunderstood, but it is real and is believed to affect 2 to 3% of the population globally. Fibromyalgia is a long-term (chronic) health condition that causes pain and tenderness in the muscles and soft tissues of the body. It is often accompanied by fatigue, sleep disturbances, memory issues and mood […]

Intrusion Detection System: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has successfully completed trial works of the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) in four key sections. The IDS initiative aims to strike a balance between operational efficiency and environmental protection. It is designed to protect wildlife and maintain operational efficiency, especially in areas where railway lines pass through […]

Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma: Fiji became the 26th country to eliminate trachoma as a public health problem. Trachoma is a bacterial infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis which affects the eyes. It is contagious; spreading through contact with the eyes, eyelids, nose or throat secretions of infected people, if left […]