Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Tiangong Space Station: In News Pakistan is set to send its first astronaut into space under a cooperation programme with China, with one of two Pakistani candidates expected to join a short-duration mission aboard China’s Tiangong space station as a payload specialist. The Tiangong Space Station, translating to ‘Sky Palace’, is a Chinese-owned and operated […]

National Digital Tourism Stack: The Ministry of Tourism on World Tourism Day 2026 launched the National Digital Tourism Stack and the National Mission for Alternative Destinations -Dekho Apna Desh Campaign 2.0. National Digital Tourism Stack is an open digital public infrastructure initiative aimed at making tourism offerings more discoverable, accessible and trustworthy. It is being […]

Polylactic Acid: The Union minister for Science and Technology launched the commercial use of bio-based biodegradable plastic based on Polylactic Acid (PLA). Polylactic Acid is a biodegradable, thermoplastic polymer derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugarcane. It is synthesized through the fermentation of glucose to produce lactic acid, which is then polymerized. […]

Livestock Insurance Portal: The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying will launch the Livestock Insurance Portal in New Delhi. Livestock Insurance Portal will provide a single, integrated digital platform for livestock insurance. It is aimed at making livestock insurance services more transparent, efficient, accessible and technology-driven. It will strengthen risk protection for livestock farmers and […]

International Whaling Commission: India has reaffirmed its commitment to the conservation of whales and other cetaceans at the 70th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC-70) held in Hobart, Australia. India’s Stand: India emphasized that cetacean conservation requires science-based approaches, international cooperation and practical measures to address threats faced by whales, dolphins and other related […]

Pashudhan Bima Portal: Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying launched the Pashudhan Bima Portal in New Delhi. A centralized, single-window e-governance portal designed to digitize and manage the entire lifecycle of livestock insurance—ranging from farmer application submission and policy underwriting to grievance redressal, claim verification, and payout processing. Developed and administered by the […]

Steel Industry Safety Council: The Ministry of Steel has decided to establish the Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) as an apex-level industry safety body to strengthen safety standards, accident prevention and safety culture across India’s steel industry.The Steel Industry Safety Council (SISC) will function under the administrative control of the Ministry of Steel and will […]

What is PFOS? PFOS, a widespread industrial ‘forever chemical’, weakens the body’s ability to fight viral infections, a study has found recently. PFOS (Perfluorooctane Sulfonate or Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid) is a synthetic chemical used to make products resistant to stains, grease, soil, and water. It is an organic perfluorinated compound, consisting of an eight-carbon backbone […]

OneSCD: India co-hosted the launch of OneSCD on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 81) in New York. OneSCD is a global partnership to advance equity and transform Sickle Cell Care. It is a multilateral coordination mechanism designed to strengthen and support existing country led Sickle Cell Disease […]

Gulbarga Tur Dal: The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) flagged off a shipment of 1 metric tonne of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Gulbarga Tur Dal to the Maldives. Gulbarga Tur Dal, associated with the Kalaburagi region of Karnataka. It has received the Geographical Indication (GI) registration in 2019. The product is recognised […]