C-FLOOD Platform: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform. C-FLOOD Platform is a Unified Inundation Forecasting System. It is collaboratively developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
DengiAll
DengiAll: India’s efforts to develop a safe and effective dengue vaccine have taken a significant leap forward, with its first indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, reaching 50% enrolment in Phase 3 clinical trials. It is developed by Panacea Biotec under a licensing agreement with the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), targeting all four dengue […]
Darknet
Darknet: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently said its Kochi zonal unit busted “India’s most prolific darknet drug syndicate” operating under the name “Ketamelon”. Darknet refers to a segment of the internet that is accessible only through advanced protocols designed to provide user anonymity and security. Unlike the surface web, which can be easily accessed […]
RailOne App
RailOne App: The Union Railway Minister recently launched a new app, RailOne, in New Delhi. RailOne App is a new super app designed to serve as a one-stop platform for all railway-related queries and passenger needs. The app has been conceived by the Railways’ Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). […]
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose: The pharma unit of Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad, which makes microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), was the scene of a lethal accident recently, with the toll rising to 36. Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is a free-flowing powdery substance extracted as a pulp from fibrous plant material called refined wood pulp. It is a purified, partially depolymerized […]
GOSAT-GW Satellite
GOSAT-GW Satellite: Japan launched the GOSAT-GW Satellite from the Tanegashima Space Centre. The Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW) is a Japanese Earth observation satellite . It was launched by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It is carrying two instruments onboard: the Total Anthropogenic and Natural emissions mapping SpectrOmeter-3 (TANSO-3), […]
Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange
Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange: In fast-paced corporate environment, efficient and integrated communication is essential for productivity, and Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange (EPABX) systems serve as a critical infrastructure enabling seamless internal and external connectivity in offices.EPABX is a telephone switching system used in businesses to manage both internal and external communication, allowing multiple […]
10 Years of The Digital India Initiative
10 Years of The Digital India Initiative: India celebrated 10 years of the Digital India initiative on July 1. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted its transformation from a governance scheme into a people-driven movement.Digital India launched: 1st July 2015 by the Prime Minister of India. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).Vision: To transform India […]
Backdoor Layoffs
Backdoor Layoffs: Google has initiated a Voluntary Exit Programme (VEP) and new hybrid work mandates, sparking debate over ‘backdoor layoffs’ amid ongoing workforce restructuring across global tech giants.Backdoor layoffs are indirect methods used by companies to reduce workforce without formal termination notices, often avoiding regulatory scrutiny and public backlash.Employees are offered severance pay to resign […]
Space-Based Surveillance-III Programme
Space-Based Surveillance-III Programme: The Union Government recently ordered the fast-tracking of the launch of 52 dedicated surveillance satellites under the SBS-III programme. Space-Based Surveillance-III Programme (SBS-III) was approved in October 2023, by the Prime Minister-led Cabinet Committee on Security to develop next-generation satellites over the next decade. It involves the construction and launch of 21 […]
