Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Gastroenteritis: A recent study on the impact of the indigenous rotavirus vaccine in India found marked reductions in rotavirus-based gastroenteritis in sites across the country. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe […]

LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new insurance plans—Jan Suraksha Plan (880) and Bima Lakshmi Plan (881). These are the first policies introduced by LIC under the new GST regime, reflecting its efforts to expand financial protection across diverse income and gender […]

Zombie Deer Disease : In News Health officials in Florida recently have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” Zombie Deer Disease known scientifically as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), it is a progressive and fatal neurological disease which primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It affects the central nervous […]

Nafithromycin: First indigenously discovered antibiotic The Union Science and Technology Minister informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin. Nafithromycin is an antibiotic which has been developed with the support of “Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council” (BIRAC). It has been brought to market under the trade name “Miqnaf”. It is the first […]

Telangana Leads India in Mobile Phone Recovery via CEIR: Telangana has emerged as the top-performing state in India for recovering lost and stolen mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. As of October 16, 2025, the state has successfully traced and recovered over 1 lakh mobile phones, making it a national leader […]

Crew Escape System: ISRO has developed a cost-effective, single-stage Test vehicle powered by the Vikas engine to validate the crew escape system (CES). Crew Escape System is an emergency escape measure designed to quickly pull the crew module along with the astronauts to a safe distance from the launch vehicle in the event of a […]

Fare se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme: The Minister of Civil Aviation inaugurated the ‘Fare Se Fursat’ Fixed Airfare Scheme. Fare se Fursat Fixed Airfare Scheme is aimed at giving passengers freedom from the stress of fluctuating airfares and promoting ease of flying in the country. Objective is to address this long-standing challenge by introducing transparency […]

Naying Hydroelectric Project: An environmental public hearing for the 1000MW Naying hydroelectric project is scheduled for November 12. Naying Hydroelectric Project is a proposed 1,000 MW hydropower project planned on the Siyom (Yomgo) river/basin in Arunachal Pradesh. It will be implemented by the North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (NEEPCO). The project includes the construction of […]

Google’s AI Hub in Visakhapatnam: Google is establishing India’s first gigawatt-scale data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) hub in Visakhapatnam, expected to significantly transform Andhra Pradesh’s digital and economic landscape. This investment of approximately USD 15 billion over five years (2026–2030) marks Google’s largest investment in India to date and aligns with the Government of […]

Limestone Classified as a Major Mineral: The Ministry of Mines has issued a notification, classifying limestone entirely as a major mineral, removing its dual classification as both a major and minor mineral.Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mainly of calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), widely used in cement, steel, fertilizer, sugar, and chemical industries. It is also […]