Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Greater Flamingo: Greater flamingos, usually found in coastal wetlands, have been recently spotted at Veeranam Lake in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, in a rare occurrence that researchers say could be linked to altered rainfall patterns. Greater Flamingo is the most widespread and largest species of the flamingo family. Scientific Name: Phoenicopterus roseus The Greater flamingo […]

What is Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)? An initiative launched by the Keralam government to make the treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) accessible to more patients is now courting controversy. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a group of inherited neuromuscular disorders cause certain muscles to become weak and waste away. It is a progressive disorder […]

India’s Immersive Technology: According to figures cited in a government backgrounder, India’s immersive technology market generated revenue of about $1.26 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach approximately $7.82 billion by 2030. Immersive technologies are an emerging suite of technologies that create interactive, engaging and realistic digital experiences. These can combine the physical and […]

Hydroseeding: Tata Steel has introduced hydroseeding technology at its West Bokaro Division in Jharkhand. Hydroseeding is a modern technique for sowing seeds by spraying a slurry mixture of seeds, water, fertilizers, mulch, and soil stabilizers onto the soil surface using specialized equipment. It aims to stabilise dump slopes, prevent soil erosion and accelerate green restoration […]

Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory: Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences inaugurated the world’s first- of -its-kind ‘Air Pollution Analysis’ facility for Delhi NCR known as ‘Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL). Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory is a specialised facility […]

Narcotics Control Bureau: In News The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched ‘Operation Trident’ striking various locations simultaneously across Assam, Mizoram, and Manipur. Narcotics Control Bureau is the nodal drug law enforcement and intelligence agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. It was constituted under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic […]

Melioidosis : Study A study published in The Lancet Global Health, assessed high-risk hospitalised adults at 15 Indian tertiary-care centres between 2023 -2025 and confirmed melioidosis was found in 262 of 2,953 patients, of those diagnosed, 50 (19.1%) died in hospital. Melioidosis is an infectious disease caused by the environmental Gram-negative bacterium Burkholderia pseudomallei. Burkholderia […]

Biomarkers (Chemical Signatures) and Early Disease Detection: Scientists have emphasised the growing potential of chemical signatures (commonly known as biomarkers) in revolutionising early disease diagnosis, particularly for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. However, despite their promise, integrating these diagnostic tools into routine clinical practice remains hindered by significant hurdles related to accuracy, cost, and […]

Advanced Emergency Braking System: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently proposed making Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) mandatory for all new car models from October 1, 2030, to help reduce road accidents. AEBS is an active vehicle safety technology designed to prevent collisions or reduce their severity. It is a combination of […]

Girdling: In News In an attempt to save over 500 trees, which were girdled allegedly by encroachers in Karka village deep inside the Udanti Sitanadi Tiger Reserve (USTR) recently, the Chhattisgarh forest department is seeking expert help – in the form of a “surgery” or bridge-grafting technique. Girdling is a commonly used habitat and forest […]