Mission ShakthiSAT: ISRO has brought together about 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries for an all-girls flight to the lunar orbit, Mission ShakthiSAT. An all-girls lunar mission involving the design, build, and launch of a satellite to the lunar orbit, showcasing global talent in space exploration. Expected Launch: Scheduled for September 2026, to be launched […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby
India Welcomes Its First Generation Beta Baby: As the year 2025 brought upon the world the ‘Generation Beta’, India got its first baby of this gen on New Year’s day, January 1, in Mizoram’s Aizawl. The baby, named Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, is recognized as India’s first child from the so-called Generation Beta. Born at 12:03 […]
In Flight Internet
In Flight Internet: Air India, part of the Tata Group, has become the first Indian airline to offer in-flight Internet on domestic flights.In-flight Wi-Fi provides passengers with Internet connectivity during flights, enabling access to online services like browsing, streaming, and messaging. Two primary systems are Air-to-Ground (ATG) and Satellite-Based Connectivity. ATG: Uses antennae under the […]
Injectable Hydrogel
Injectable Hydrogel: Researchers from IIT-Guwahati and Bose Institute, Kolkata, have developed an advanced injectable hydrogel for localized cancer treatment.A water-based polymer network designed to release anti-cancer drugs precisely at the tumour site, sparing healthy cells. Developed by: Researchers from IIT-Guwahati and Bose Institute, Kolkata.
Tinnitus
Tinnitus: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an affordable device to diagnose and manage tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of sound that does not have an external source, meaning only the affected individual can hear it. It is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an […]
Belly Landing
Belly Landing: As many as 179 people were killed when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 made a belly-landing in South Korea. Also known as gear-up landing, it is an emergency landing technique that involves an aeroplane landing without extending its landing gear. It is a last resort for pilots who are unable to deploy their landing […]
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Outbreak in China: China is currently experiencing a significant increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, leading to concerns about a potential health crisis reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports indicate that hospitals are becoming overcrowded, with suggestions of multiple viruses, including HMPV, influenza A, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and COVID-19, contributing to the situation.
Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurgaon
Blinkit Launches 10-Minute Ambulance Service in Gurgaon: Blinkit CEO Albinder Dhindsa announced the launch of an instant ambulance service, where residents of Gurgaon can book an ambulance through the Blinkit app and have it arrive within 10 minutes. This initiative aims to address the critical need for quick emergency medical transport in urban areas.
Pegasus Spyware And Surveillance Concerns
Pegasus Spyware And Surveillance Concerns: The Pegasus spyware has stirred controversy worldwide, including India, over its misuse for surveillance, raising serious privacy and fundamental rights concerns. Recently, a US court ruled that Pegasus spyware violated the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, 1986 by surveilling 1,400 WhatsApp users, including 300 from India. Pegasus is a spyware […]
Deep State : Controversy
Deep State : Controversy The controversy over an alleged transnational deep state to destabilize governments in different countries raises critical questions. Deep State refers to a shadowy hybrid network of governmental, corporate, and non-governmental elites who wield enormous power, control policymaking, undermine elected politicians, and thwart the interests of common people. Foreign governments selectively pursue […]
