Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Diphtheria: After decades of being largely under control, diphtheria — a serious but vaccine-preventable disease — is making an unexpected return in parts of Australia. Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that can attack the upper respiratory tract and less often the skin. It is caused by strains of bacteria called Corynebacterium diphtheriae that […]

Atlas Drone Swarm System: The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) unveiled its new Atlas drone swarm system (atelasi). It is a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large numbers of drones from a single command point. The system is manufactured by China Electronic Technology Group Corporation (CETC), a state-owned defence electronics conglomerate working […]

Tornado : Oklahoma, USA A large tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, USA. It is a vertical, land-based column of violently rotating air that forms from the base of a thunderstorm to the ground. It is characterised by a rapid cyclonic circulation and is often seen as a cloud-filled condensation funnel extending from the […]

1st Structured Pulse Procurement in Bihar: The Government of India has strengthened Minimum Support Price(MSP)-based procurement under PM-AASHA, expanding operations in Chhattisgarh and launching Bihar’s first structured pulse procurement initiative under the Atmanirbhar Pulses Mission to support farmers and enhance self-reliance.Bihar Pulse Procurement Initiative: Organised procurement of masoor (lentil) initiated in Bihar led by the […]

Soul Threads: The Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) has launched its first heritage designer collection, Soul Threads, marking a major step in its revival and cultural promotion strategy.Soul Threads is the inaugural heritage designer collection launched by the Central Cottage Industries Corporation of India (CCIC) to celebrate and promote India’s artisanal legacy through […]

Artemis Accords : In News Jordan signed the Artemis Accords at NASA Headquarters. It was launched in 2020. The Artemis Accords are a non-binding set of principles designed to guide civil space exploration It provides a common set of principles to enhance the governance of the civil exploration and use of outer space. It was […]

Malaria : Study The World Health Organization announced that it had given prequalification approval to a malaria treatment for newborns and infants for the first time. Malaria is a life-threatening febrile illness caused by Plasmodium parasites. It is transmitted through the bites of infected female Anopheles mosquitoes. It is not contagious, but can be spread […]