Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Pashu Aushadhi Kendras: The government of India will launch Pashu Aushadhi Kendras under the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) to provide affordable veterinary medicines to people engaged in animal husbandry and dairying.Pashu Aushadhi Kendras, modeled after Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs), provide “generic medicines” veterinary medicines to improve livestock health and reduce […]

India’s Pharma Industry: The Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance (IPA) has proposed zero customs duty on US medicine imports to prevent reciprocal US tariffs and maintain India’s dominance in the American pharmaceutical market.The US imports USD 9 billion worth of pharmaceutical formulations from India annually, making up one-third of India’s total pharma exports.India has minimized import duties […]

Overhauling the compliance framework: India’s business environment faces challenges from corruption, frequent compliance updates, and regulatory inefficiencies. Despite reforms like the Jan Vishwas Act (2023) and the proposed Jan Vishwas 2.0, businesses continue to struggle with complex compliance systems. Introducing a unified compliance identity system and ensuring predictable regulations is crucial for improving India’s investment […]

Pratibimb Module: The Pratibimb Module has led to the arrest of 6,046 accused, 17,185 linkages, and 36,296 cyber investigation assistance requests, the Lok Sabha was informed recently. It is a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based software launched by the Union Home Ministry’s Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). Objective is to help enforcement agencies, including state […]

POLG Disease: A 22-year-old young prince of Luxembourg, Prince Frederik, recently died from a rare genetic disease called POLG. POLG Disease is a genetic mitochondrial disorder that prevents the body’s cells from producing adequate energy, which in turn can cause multiple organ dysfunctions and failures. The disease affects multiple organs of the body, primarily the […]

Existence Of Fourth Form Of Water: Scientists have confirmed the existence of a fourth form of water, Plastic Ice VII, an exotic phase of ice that forms under extreme conditions. Under normal conditions, water exists in three phases: solid (ice), liquid (water), and gas (vapour or steam). Unlike ordinary ice, Plastic Ice VII allows water […]

World Spice Organisation: In News The Chairman of the World Spice Organisation (WSO) recently stated that India holds a meager 0.7% share in the global seasoning market, valued at $14 billion in 2024, compared to China’s 12% and the U.S.A.’s 11%. It is a not-for-profit organisation established in 2011 in Kochi, Kerala, the spice capital […]

Space Debris Crisis: A 500-kg metal object crashed in Kenya, sparking concerns over space debris and highlighting the increasing global issues of accountability and safety measures for debris reentries.According to the UN Committee on the Peaceful Uses of Outer Space (COPUOS) ‘Space debris is all man-made objects, including fragments and elements thereof, in Earth orbit […]

Gut Bacteria and Vitiligo: Research suggests that gut-friendly bacteria could play a crucial role in treating vitiligo.The treatment suppresses harmful T cells that attack pigment and boosts protective regulatory T cells.Vitiligo is a skin condition where the skin loses its pigment (melanin), leading to white patches. It is an autoimmune disorder.It results from melanocytes (pigment-producing […]

Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome: Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman recently died of heart disease a few days after his wife Betsy Arakawa’s death due to hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. It is a rare infectious disease that begins with flu-like symptoms and progresses rapidly to more severe disease. It can lead to life-threatening lung and heart problems. The disease […]