Pigment Purpurogallin: A team of scientists from the UK and Canada traced the evolution of purple glacier algae, revealing their significant impact on glaciers and challenging traditional evolutionary theories. These algae, which thrive in extreme glacier environments, have evolved to produce a purple pigment, purpurogallin, that protects them from UV and visible light, aiding in […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
KAVACH : In News
KAVACH : In News The accident involving the Sealdah Kanchanjunga Express on June 17, which claimed 10 lives, has brought to the fore once again the delay in installing Kavach, an indigenously developed automatic train protection (ATP) system, across the country’s rail network. Experts, including former Railway Minister and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, […]
Casimir Effect
Casimir Effect: Scientists recently discovered how to control the Casimir Effect and supercharge tiny machines. The Casimir effect is a physical phenomenon that occurs in quantum field theory where two uncharged conducting plates, positioned very closely, experience an attractive force known as the Casimir force. This force arises from the quantum vacuum fluctuations of the […]
e-Shram Portal : Showcased During International Labour Conference
e-Shram Portal : Showcased During International Labour Conference The Indian delegation to the 112th International Labour Conference (ILC) led by Secretary, Ministry of Labour & Employment showcased the e-Shram portal and its present integrations and achievements during the sidelines of the ILC at Geneva, Switzerland. It was launched by the Ministry of Labour and Employment […]
World’s Most Valuable Company : Nvidia
World’s Most Valuable Company : Nvidia Nvidia is a well-known technology company that makes graphics processing units (GPUs). This new development is a big deal in the tech business. Nvidia has now surpassed tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. Nvidia’s market value reached an all-time high of $3.326 trillion on June 18, when its stock […]
Mifepristone
Mifepristone: The US Supreme Court rejected a petition from anti-abortion groups aiming to overturn the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval of an abortion pill “mifepristone”. Mifepristone is a medication used to end pregnancies by blocking the hormone progesterone and dilating the cervix. It is typically taken with misoprostol to induce contractions and end a […]
5G Intelligent Village And ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm
5G Intelligent Village And ‘Quantum Encryption Algorithm: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two significant calls for proposals to stimulate innovation and technological advancement in the telecommunications sector. These initiatives aim to promote indigenous R&D, IP creation, and inclusive digital growth across India under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme. Initiative 5G Intelligent […]
Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study
Aedes Albopictus Mosquito : Study Warmer conditions are helping the Aedes albopictus mosquito, which transmits dengue, chikungunya and Zika viruses thrive, said the EU health agency. Climate change is expected to significantly impact the spread of dengue in Europe. Rising temperatures and increased rainfall create more favorable conditions for the spread of the disease, particularly […]
Matsya 6000
Matsya 6000: India set to be the 6th country to have its own Deep Sea Mission; 1st Stage of harbor trail (40-50m) deep of deep sea mission planned by September 2024; The Mission has the potential to contribute greatly to the overall growth of Indian economy The Matsya 6000 is a three-person submersible that will […]
New Supernova : SN 2023adsy
New Supernova : SN 2023adsy Using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), astronomers recently discovered a new supernova, designated SN 2023adsy, the most distant Type Ia supernova so far detected. Supernova is the name given to the cataclysmic explosion of a massive star. Supernovas are the largest explosions that take place in space. A star […]