Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Nankai Trough: Japan’s meteorological agency said the likelihood of strong shaking and large tsunamis is higher than normal on the Nankai Trough. Nankai Trough is a “subduction zone” between two tectonic plates in the Pacific Ocean, where massive earthquakes have hit in the past. This underwater subduction zone (nearly 900 km long) is where the […]

Silicosis: Researchers warned that silicosis could become as big a health problem as exposure to asbestos. Silicosis is a respiratory disease which causes a hardening of the lungs. It is caused by silica dust or silica crystals, which are found in soil, sand, concrete, mortar, granite and artificial stone. It is common in construction, mining, […]

NEOWISE Telescope: Nasa’s Near-Earth Object Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (NEOWISE) has concluded its mission, marking the end of a journey spanning over a decade. NEOWISE Telescope was launched in 2009 by NASA as the Wide-Field Infrared Survey Explorer, or WISE. The space telescope was originally designed to survey the sky in infrared, detecting asteroids, stars […]

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar: The central government recently announced the full list of the first-ever Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2024 awardees. The ISRO-Chandrayan 3 Team will be awarded the Vigyan Team award for their contribution in the field of Space Science and Technology. Celebrated biochemist Govindarajan Padmanabhan has been selected as the first recipient of the […]

Eta Carinae: Astronomers are closely monitoring Eta Carinae, as it may be on the verge of a spectacular explosion. Eta Carinae is a hypergiant star with a mass approximately 100 times that of our Sun. It is located about 7,500 light-years away in the Carina Nebula, Eta Carinae is one of the most massive and […]

Neutron Stars: Astronomers recently discovered ten strange dead stars, or “neutron stars,” lurking near the heart of the Milky Way. Neutron Stars are extremely dense and compact celestial objects formed when a massive star runs out of fuel and collapses. The very central region of the star, ‘the core’, collapses, crushing together every proton and […]

Bluetongue Disease: Bluetongue disease has been confirmed in all 12 Dutch provinces, according to official data released recently. Bluetongue Disease is an infectious, non-contagious, vector-borne viral disease that affects wild and domestic ruminants such as sheep, goats, cattle, buffaloes, deer, most species of African antelope and camels. The bluetongue virus is transmitted by biting midges […]

Earth Observation Satellite-8 : ISRO ISRO’s Earth Observation Satellite-8 (EOS-8) is expected to be launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3 on August 15 from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. Earth Observation Satellite-8 will be launched by the Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)-D3. The primary objectives of the EOS-08 mission include designing and developing a […]

QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework: The Quality Council of India introduced the QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework to Drive Excellence in Key Sectors QCI Surajya Recognition & Ranking Framework is an empowering initiative designed to drive excellence among states to improve the quality of life of citizens for a Viksit Bharat. It aims […]

Sucralose : Recent Study A recent study from India examining the effects of replacing sucrose or table sugar with an artificial sweetener, sucralose, found no adverse impact on glucose or HbA1c levels and indicated a slight improvement in body mass index (BMI). Sucralose is a no-calorie sweetener that can be used to lower one’s intake […]