Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam Takes Over as NIScPR Director: Dr. Geetha Vani Rayasam has officially taken charge as the Director of CSIR–National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (NIScPR) on September 9, 2025. In her inaugural address, she emphasized a future-ready vision for science communication, agile Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) policies, and global […]

U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB): The U.K. India Infrastructure Financing Bridge (UKIIFB), launched in September 2024, marked its first anniversary with a report in London recommending policy changes to de-risk investments in India’s infrastructure sector.A bilateral initiative between India and the U.K. to mobilise global private capital for India’s sustainable infrastructure projects. Launched in: […]

Unified Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) Portal: The Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs recently launched the Unified Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016 (RERA) portal —rera.mohua.gov.in— at the 5th meeting of the Central Advisory Council in New Delhi. RERA, introduced in 2016, was designed to tackle project delays and protect […]

Phosphate Rock: The Union Environment Ministry’s Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) has given its nod to carry out an environment impact assessment study for Birmania Rock Phosphate mine proposed in the potential Great Indian Bustard (GIB) area in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. It is the natural source of phosphorus, an element that provides nutrients to plants for their […]

Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India, observes World Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Day every year on 7th September. It is a rare genetic disorder which is characterized by progressive muscle degeneration and weakness. It is caused by a genetic problem in producing dystrophin, a protein that protects muscle fibers […]

Indian Healthcare League: The Indian Healthcare League (IHL), launched by cricketer Cheteshwar Pujara, brings together doctors from leading hospitals to play cricket and raise cancer awareness. It is awellness and awareness initiative modeled on the IPL format, featuring doctors from AIIMS, Fortis, Max, and other leading hospitals. There are Six regional franchises (Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan, […]

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): The rising vulnerability of passwords has led to the adoption of Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) worldwide. Popular apps like Google Authenticator now use TOTP-based codes that refresh every 30 seconds to enhance digital security.It is a security mechanism that requires users to verify identity using two different factors  something they know (password) and […]

Notifiable Disease : New Recommendation An eminent New York-based oncologist welcomes a recent parliamentary committee recommendation to declare cancer a notifiable disease in India. A notifiable disease is any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities. Effective notification allows the authorities to monitor the disease and provides early warning of […]

Missile Technology Control Regime: The U.S. President is expected to unilaterally reinterpret the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) agreement it signed in 1987 to sell sophisticated “Reaper” style and other advanced military drones abroad, according to U.S. officials. Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) is an intergovernmental organization whose members implement voluntary export controls on missiles […]

WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines: The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated editions of its Model Lists of Essential Medicines (EML), adding new treatments for various types of cancer, diabetes, and obesity associated with comorbidities WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines acts like a register of minimum medicine needs for every health-care system. It […]