Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP): After the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently sought an audit of users accessing the Centre’s logistics portal following complaints that multiple apps and websites were selling vehicle information, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) rejected the allegations of its misuse. Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) is a […]

Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026: During his address at the inauguration of the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) 2026, the Prime Minister of India called on India’s scientists to create innovations that strengthen self-reliance and benefit humanity. Emerging Science, Technology, and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC) is India’s premier STI platform, bringing […]

Macrophages : Study Emerging evidence indicates that macrophage behavior emerges from the coordinated integration of ontogenetic imprinting, environmental sensing, metabolic rewiring, and epigenetic remodeling. Macrophages are specialised white blood cells (WBCs) that play an important role in the body’s immune system by engulfing and destroying pathogens, dead cells, and cellular debris. Most macrophages develop from […]

International Convention against Doping: Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports chaired the third formal meeting of the COP10 Bureau and the fourth formal meeting of the Fund’s Approval Committee for 2026–27 under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport in New Delhi. International Convention against Doping is a UNESCO multilateral treaty by which […]

What are SGLT2 Inhibitors? New research uncovers the potential benefits and risks of sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors for adults aged 80 years or older with chronic kidney disease (CKD). SGLT2 (Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter-2) inhibitors are a class of medications primarily used to treat Type 2 diabetes (T2D). T2D, the most common type of diabetes, is […]

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 […]