Operation WHITE STRIKE: The Operation WHITE STRIKE led to the seizure of 349 kg of high-grade cocaine worth ₹1,745 crore in the Mumbai logistics corridor. A large-scale anti-narcotics operation conducted by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) targeting an international cocaine trafficking syndicate operating through India’s logistics networks. Aim: To dismantle organized narcotics supply chains and […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Prasoon Joshi Named Chairman of Prasar Bharati in Media Leadership Shift
Prasoon Joshi Named Chairman of Prasar Bharati in Media Leadership Shift: The Government of India has appointed Mr. Prasoon Joshi as the new Chairman of the Prasar Bharati. This appointment was announced on 2nd May, 2026 and it can be seen as step towards creativity and innovation into the India’s public broadcasting system. He has […]
Allele : Study
Allele : Study A study from South Africa finds that while protective HLA-B alleles once aided survival and reduced HIV transmission before Antiretroviral therapy, widespread ART use has significantly slowed this natural selection-driven genetic shift. An allele is a variant form of a gene. Some genes have a variety of different forms, which are located […]
Spinal Muscular Atrophy : In News
Spinal Muscular Atrophy: Persons living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and parents have written to Prime Minister of India seeking urgent intervention to ensure nationwide access to generic Risdiplam under the National Policy for Rare Diseases (NPRD). It is a rare and progressive neuromuscular disorder that leads to muscle weakness and can cause life-threatening complications. […]
Fiber Optic Drones
Fiber Optic Drones: It was observed that the Hezbollah is using Fiber Optic Drones against Israel. Fiber optic drones are specialized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that integrate fiber optic technology. Fiber optic drones operate by using optical fiber cables instead of traditional wireless systems. These are operated while connected to the ground through a fiber […]
AI in National Security Bureaucracy
AI in National Security Bureaucracy: In the context of national security, AI integration refers to the use of machine learning, large language models (LLMs), and predictive analytics to manage the cognitive load of statecraft.It involves moving beyond simple automation to creating second brains that can search institutional memory, draft complex legal communiqués, and simulate geopolitical […]
Leprosy : Notifiable Disease
Leprosy : Notifiable Disease Leprosy will be declared a notifiable disease under the Delhi Epidemic Diseases Act, making it mandatory for all healthcare providers to report every new case of leprosy to the District Leprosy Officer, the government recently. Leprosy, also known as Hansen’s disease, is an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria […]
DAMPE Satellite
DAMPE Satellite: China’s DAMPE space telescope recently made an observation on the acceleration of cosmic rays, such as nuclei of hydrogen, helium, etc., and found that the intensity of the cosmic radiation decreases more rapidly upon reaching a specific high-energy threshold. DAMPE (Dark Matter Particle Explorer), also known as “Wukong”, is China’s first astronomical satellite. […]
Hepatitis
Hepatitis: According to the WHO’s Global Hepatitis Report 2026 India remains among the countries bearing the highest burden of hepatitis-related deaths. It is an inflammation of the liver that is caused by a variety of infectious viruses and non-infectious agents. It is commonly the result of a viral infection, but there are other possible causes […]
Cauvery Water Management Authority
Cauvery Water Management Authority: The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has reaffirmed the 2018 Supreme Court verdict by directing Karnataka to ensure the timely release of water to Tamil Nadu for the month of May 2026. The Central Government, in June 2018, established two key bodies under the Cauvery Water Management Scheme 2018, i.e., the […]
