Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

India’s Toy Ecosystem: India’s toy industry is gaining attention for its rapid growth in domestic manufacturing, exports and employment, supported by government initiatives and rising demand for indigenous, educational and sustainable toys. India’s toy industry is an emerging sunrise sector that combines cultural heritage, indigenous manufacturing, innovation and export competitiveness. Current Status of India’s Toy […]

Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli: Global healthcare giant Novo Nordisk announced the official launch of Awiqli in India, marking the country’s entry as only the seventh market in the world to introduce this drug. Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli (known generically as insulin icodec) is a long-acting background (basal) insulin analogue. It is the world’s first and […]

Neonatal Sepsis: Striking at the heart of antimicrobial resistance, the international NeoSep 1 trial to evaluate life-saving antibiotic combinations for newborns with sepsis has expanded to India, with the first baby being recruited at the JIPMER in Puducherry. Neonatal Sepsis is a life-threatening bloodstream infection that occurs in babies under 90 days old, often affecting […]

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER): The Vice-President of India recently addressed the 15th Graduation Ceremony of the National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER), Bhubaneswar. Established in 2006, NISER is an Autonomous Institute under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India. It is a residential institute about 20 km […]

Mission Drishti Loses Communication After Solar Storm: Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite lost communication after developing an anomaly caused by a geomagnetic solar storm. Preliminary analysis indicates that radiation from the storm affected a critical onboard system during the final stage of the Launch and Early Orbit Phase.Drishti was the world’s first satellite […]

Leucine: Researchers said that branched chain amino acids leucine acts like a protective shield and inhibits the premature degradation of outer mitochondrial membrane proteins. Leucine is an essential amino acid. It belongs to the family of branched chain amino acids (BCAA) such as isoleucine and valine. These are needed for the growth and functioning of […]

Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA): The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved a major milestone by linking over 104 crore health records with more than 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts. The mission is strengthening India’s digital health infrastructure by enabling paperless health records, reducing hospital waiting time, and connecting patients, hospitals, doctors and insurers […]

BHAVYA Industrial Parks Scheme: The Union Commerce and Industry Minister chaired the Board of Trade meeting in New Delhi and urged States to prioritise exports, fully utilise the BHAVYA Industrial Parks Scheme, and strengthen India’s export competitiveness through Centre-State-industry coordination. The Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA) is a Central Sector Scheme of the Department for […]

World Zoonoses Day: The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organized a National Multistakeholder Consultation in New Delhi on the occasion of World Zoonoses Day (6th July) to deliberate on the draft National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses, establishing a comprehensive strategic framework anchored in the One Health Approach.World Zoonoses Day […]

Establishment Of IIM Bangalore’s First Overseas Campus In Indonesia: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the establishment of IIM Bangalore’s first overseas campus in Indonesia during his visit to Jakarta.The campus, to be set up at the SinghasariSpecial Economic Zone (SEZ), will initially offer executive education programmes before expanding to degree courses.The IIM Bangalore (Singhasari) Campus […]