Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

The Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU): Dr. Vinaya Prakash Singh, a senior Indian Postal Service (IPoS) officer, was re-elected unopposed as the Secretary-General of the Asian-Pacific Postal Union (APPU) for a second consecutive four-year term (2027–2030). An intergovernmental organisation comprising 32 member countries across the Asia-Pacific region, functioning as a Restricted Union (regional union) under Article […]

Nicotine Pouches: An ICMR study found nicotine pouches rapidly entering Indian urban markets through e-commerce, delivery platforms and hookah shops, raising WHO-backed concerns over regulatory and enforcement gaps.They Are Small, tobacco-free, permeable sacks containing pharmaceutical or synthetic nicotine, food-grade plant fibers, water, and flavorings. Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where […]

Cell Broadcast System: Resumed The Cell Broadcast System (CBS) has been resumed in India, by the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT). Cell Broadcast System is a telecom-enabled public warning system that enables authorities to broadcast simultaneous, geo-targeted alerts to mobile devices within a defined area. It is indigenous technology developed by the Centre for […]

The El Alamein International Airshow:   The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team reached Egypt to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow. A premier international aerospace, defence, and commercial aviation exhibition serving Africa and the Middle East, showcasing static and flying aircraft displays alongside high-level industry conferences. Host: […]

Consensus on Defining Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS): 128 countries reached a consensus in Geneva under the UN Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) on a text defining Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), or “killer robots.” The non-binding agreement marks an important step towards developing international regulations or a future treaty on autonomous weapons. Defining […]

What is MatsyaMetri? The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), headquartered in Kochi, Keralam, has claimed to have developed a smartphone application that can measure the length and width of fish without physically handling them. MatsyaMetri is a smartphone application developed by the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI). It can measure the length and […]

What is a Virtual Private Network? Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda recently ordered a complete ban on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) across the district for two months, citing concerns over cyber security, unlawful activities and maintaining public order. Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a service that creates a secure, encrypted connection […]

EOS-05 Mission : Successfully Launched The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the Earth Observation Satellite-05 (EOS-05) aboard the GSLV-F17 launch vehicle from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. This marks a major milestone as it is India’s first dedicated imaging satellite designed to operate from a geosynchronous orbit. EOS-05 Mission dubbed the “Eye […]

Hall Effect : New Study Scientists recently discovered an unexpected form of the Hall effect, overturning the long-held assumption that this electrical response only appears when a magnetic field points perpendicular to a material. Recent Findings: For a long time, people thought the Hall effect only worked when the magnetic field was applied perpendicular to […]

Vitamin B6 : Study Vitamin B6 poisoning is extremely rare, but cases have increased by about 40% in the last decade, according to reports from America’s Poison Centers. Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is a water-soluble vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins dissolve in water so the body cannot store them. It is found naturally in many foods, as well […]