Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Russell’s Viper: Studies carried out in mice have demonstrated that two approved drugs — varespladib and marimastat — were effective in countering systemic and lethal effects of Russell’s viper (Daboia russelii) venom either individually or in combination. Highlight of the study: Phospholipase A2(PLA2), and Snake Venom Metalloproteinase (SVMPs) are two main components of Russell’s viper […]

Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy: Atmospheric science experts from across the world congregated at Nainital, Uttarakhand discussed the the importance of Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy-based observations from ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions for studies on the topic. Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy is also known as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy. It is a powerful analytical tool […]

PM-WANI Scheme : The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently prescribed a cap on tariffs charged to Public Data Offices (PDOs) under the PM-WANI scheme, in order to keep public Wi-Fi affordable. The Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in December 2020. The scheme aims […]

Hydraulics: Worldwide, hydraulics constitute a $45-50 billion market and is growing steadily. A hydraulics system is based on the simple principle of Pascal’s law, named for the 17th century French scientist Blaise Pascal. The law states that when pressure is applied to an incompressible fluid, it is transmitted equally in all directions throughout the fluid. […]

Lac Insect : New Study Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have unravelled the mystery behind how the lac insect produces laccaic acid that is used to make lac pigment. Researchers have found that the colourful pigment extracted from the lac insect may actually be produced by a symbiotic yeast-like organism living inside […]

India’s First Mobile-Based e-Voting System : Bihar The Bihar State Election Commission (SEC) has initiated the rollout of a mobile-based e-voting system, making Bihar the first Indian state to adopt such a modern and inclusive voting process. The new system will be launched during the municipal and urban body polls scheduled for 28th June, as […]

Axiom Mission 4 Rescheduled: The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), featuring Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, has been rescheduled to June 22, 2025, as announced by Axiom Space. This adjustment follows NASA’s evaluation of ongoing maintenance in the Russian segment of the International Space Station (ISS). The mission, which includes astronauts from India, Poland, Hungary, and the […]

Synthetic Aperture Radar: NASA said the NASA-ISRO SAR mission had arrived at ISRO’s spaceport in Sriharikota. Synthetic Aperture Radar is a type of active data collection where an instrument sends out a pulse of energy and then records the amount of that energy reflected back after it interacts with Earth. SAR imagery is created from […]

Valley Fever : New Study A new study suggests dogs could play a surprising role in public health by helping detect the early spread of Valley fever. Valley fever, also known as acute coccidioidomycosis, is a fungal infection caused by coccidioides organisms. Two coccidioides fungi species cause valley fever. These fungi are commonly found in […]

Rinderpest: India has secured a prestigious position in global animal health with the designation of the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD) in Bhopal as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility (RHF). Rinderpestis also known as cattle plague, is a contagious viral disease affecting cloven hoofed animals (mainly cattle and buffalo). It is […]