Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

BioE3 Policy : Biotechnology For Economy, Environment, And Employment The Union Cabinet approved the BioE3 Policy (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) to drive a biotech manufacturing revolution, akin to the IT sector’s transformation in the 1990s. The BioE3 Policy aims to revolutionize biotechnology in India by boosting sustainable bio-manufacturing across sectors like healthcare, agriculture, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit To Ukraine: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ukraine on August 23, 2024, was largely seen as a diplomatic balancing act rather than a significant peace effort. Key Highlights of the Visit: Cooperation in agriculture and food industry. Humanitarian grant assistance for community development projects. Cultural cooperation and agreement on […]

Sonoluminescence: It is a fascinating phenomenon where small gas bubbles in a liquid emit a brief flash of light when exposed to intense sound waves. This phenomenon was first observed in 1934 by two German engineers studying sonar, a method of using sound waves for navigation similar to how bats operate. The process begins when […]

National Quantum Mission : India’s First Quantum Computer Set For Launch India’s first quantum computer set for launch under National Quantum Mission. The National Quantum Mission is set to advance India’s quantum technologies across four key verticals: quantum computing, communication, measurement and sensing. The mission has been allocated nearly ₹6,000 crore, with plans to establish […]

National Medical Register (NMR) Portal: The Union Health Minister recently launched the National Medical Register Portal in New Delhi. National Medical Register (NMR) Portal is a portal of the National Medical Commission (NMC) for the registration of all MBBS doctors eligible for registration in India. The NMR is mandated under Section 31 of the National […]

Polaris Dawn Mission: It aims to revolutionise commercial spaceflight with a high-orbit mission and the first-ever private spacewalk by non-professional astronauts. Polaris Dawn Mission will be the first non-governmental mission to conduct a spacewalk, reaching an unprecedented altitude of approximately 700 kilometres (435 miles) above Earth. It will also orbit Earth through regions of a […]

Macrophages : New Study In a new paper published recently, a team of scientists describes the complex interplay between diseased liver cells and macrophages. Macrophages are a type of white blood cellthat plays an important role in the human immune system. They carry out various functions, including engulfing and digesting microorganisms, clearing out debris and […]

Quantum Nonlocality: Scientists have demonstrated that a universal standard for measuring and quantifying non-local quantum correlations is not possible. While classical physics assumes locality, the principle of nonlocality is a feature of many interpretations of quantum mechanics. Nonlocality describes the apparent ability of objects to instantaneously know about each other’s state, even when separated by […]

State Of Healthcare In Rural India 2024: The “State of Healthcare in Rural India, 2024” report was released by NGO Transform Rural India and Development Intelligence Unit. The survey covered 21 States including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Tamil Nādu, and Uttar Pradesh. The sample achieved included 52.5% male respondents and 47.5% female respondents. Key Highlights […]

Jan Poshan Kendras: The Indian government has launched a pilot project to rename and transform 60 Fair Price Shops (FPS) across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh into “Jan Poshan Kendras.” This move aims to enhance the nutritional offerings available to beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana (PMGKAY). The project also includes […]