Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Chile Eliminate Leprosy: The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) officially verified Chile as the first country in the Americas—and the second globally—to have eliminated leprosy. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by the slow-growing bacterium Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, the peripheral nerves, mucosal surfaces of […]

Indonesia Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Announced: Indonesia has announced the major social media ban for children under 16. This path marking a significant step toward protecting minors from harmful online content. The government confirmed that the regulation will prevent children below sixteen from creating accounts on major digital platforms. This Indonesia social […]

Broadcast Audience Research Council: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting recently asked the Broadcast Audience Research Council (BARC) to suspend publication of Television Rating Points (TRPs) for TV news channels for four weeks or until further direction. It is a joint industry company founded by stakeholder bodies that represent Broadcasters, Advertisers and Advertising & Advertising […]

What is Dark Oxygen? Scientists exploring the Pacific Ocean seafloor have reported the presence of what they describe as “dark oxygen” in an environment where sunlight does not reach. It is the oxygen that is being produced thousands of feet below the ocean surface, without any light or photosynthesis. The phenomenon was first observed in […]

Denmark Eliminates Mother-to-Child Transmission of HIV and Syphilis: Denmark has been certified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as the first country in the European Union to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV and syphilis.Mother-to-Child Transmission (MTCT) is the spread of infections like HIV and syphilis from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, childbirth, […]

Karnataka’s Proposal to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16: Karnataka Chief Minister announced in the 2026–27 Karnataka State Budget that the state plans to ban social media use for children below 16 years.The Karnataka government has proposed a policy restriction on access to social media platforms for children below the age of 16. The […]

Cushing’s Syndrome: Recent studies have reported expanding treatment options for Cushing’s syndrome. It is a disorder that occurs when the body makes too much of the hormone cortisol over a long period of time. Cortisol is produced by the adrenal glands and helps control blood pressure, metabolism, immunity, and the body’s response to stress. The […]

Cassava Brown Streak Disease: A study warns that more than a third of Africa is at risk of Cassava Brown Streak Disease. It is a devastating disease that causes loss of cassava root (tuber) production and quality. It is caused by two types of virus, Cassava Brown Streak Virus (CBSV) and Ugandan Cassava Brown Streak […]

Oleum: A major leak of hazardous oleum gas at a chemical unit in Maharashtra’s Palghar district recently led to the evacuation of over 2,600 people. Oleum is a powerful chemical solution composed of sulfur trioxide (SO₃) dissolved in sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄). Though oleum and sulfuric acid are closely related, they differ significantly in composition and […]

Moonshot Project: The Indian Institute of Science has launched a Moonshot project on brain co-processors in partnership with the Pratiksha Trust.The Moonshot Project is an advanced research initiative to develop brain co-processors—devices that interface with the human brain to decode neural signals, process them using AI, and stimulate the brain to restore lost functions.It combines […]