Semiconductor Partnership with Singapore: During his recent visit to India, the President of Singapore announced plans to explore initiatives such as semiconductor manufacturing and developing a semiconductor ecosystem in India apart from participating in the creation of a new generation of technological solutions. Singapore’s semiconductor sector contributes about 8% to its GDP. It produces around […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak
Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak : Outbreak A suspected outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Tanzania’s Kagera region has raised alarm after claiming 8 lives.MVD is a deadly hemorrhagic fever caused by the Marburg virus, characterized by high fatality rates of 89% and the absence of approved treatments.The virus causes severe symptoms, including fever, headache, […]
SCOT Mission
SCOT Mission: The Prime Minister recently lauded the Indian space startup Digantara at the success of Mission SCOT. SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking) is Digantara’s (an Indian space startup)inaugural mission dedicated to space surveillance. It is one of the world’s first commercial Space Situational Awareness (SSA) satellites. It was launched aboard SpaceX’s Transporter-12 mission. […]
Gravity Energy Storage
Gravity Energy Storage: Gravity Energy Storage is emerging as an innovative and cost-effective solution to address a key challenge of renewable energy. It is also acting as a promising alternative to traditional battery energy storage.It is an innovative technology designed to store energy by leveraging the force of gravity.
Twigstats
Twigstats: The new genetic analysis tool, Twigstats, has significantly improved the precision of tracing individual-level ancestry using ancient Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) samples from northern and Central Europe, dating from 500 BC to 1000 AD.Twigstats is an advanced analytical tool developed for genetic studies, particularly focused on ancestry analysis with high precision.It is designed to enhance […]
Odisha-Singapore MoU: Launch of FinTech Hub in Bhubaneswar
Odisha-Singapore MoU: Launch of FinTech Hub in Bhubaneswar The Government of Odisha’s Electronics and IT Department has partnered with Singapore’s Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to establish a Global Competency Centre in Bhubaneswar. This collaboration aims to foster innovation in InsureTech and related areas, aligning with India’s vision of “Insurance for All” by 2047.
Huntington’s Disease : New Research
Huntington’s Disease : New Research New Research uncovers delayed effects of genetic mutation in Huntington’s Disease development. Huntington’s Disease (HD) is a genetic condition that affects the cells in the brain. It affects the cells in parts of the brain that regulate voluntary movement and memory. A genetic mutation of the HTT gene causes Huntington’s […]
Intravenous Fluids (IV Fluids) : Incident In West Bengal
Intravenous Fluids (IV Fluids) : Incident In West Bengal The West Bengal government recently suspended 12 doctors for “medical negligence” following the death of a woman and a newborn due to the alleged administration of expired intravenous fluid at Medinipur Medical College and Hospital. IV fluids are specially formulated liquids that are injected into a […]
ISRO’s Third Launch Pad : Approved
ISRO’s Third Launch Pad : Approved The Union Cabinet approved the establishment of the Third Launch Pad (TLP) at Satish Dhawan Space Centre of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. The Third Launch Pad project envisages the establishment of the launch infrastructure at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh for the Next Generation Launch Vehicles […]
Siachen Glacier : 4G and 5G service
Siachen Glacier : 4G and 5G service The Siachen Glacier was equipped with 4G and 5G service by a private telecom firm of India. Siachen Glacier is a piedmont glacier located in the Karakoram Range. It lies in the heavily glaciated Himalayan region known as the “Third Pole,” because mountain glaciers in this region contain […]
