WHO Pharmacovigilance: Union Health Minister announced that India has risen to 8th position globally in contributions to the WHO pharmacovigilance database, from 123rd a decade ago.WHO pharmacovigilance refers to the global system for monitoring, detecting, assessing, and preventing adverse effects of medicines and vaccines, coordinated through international data-sharing mechanisms.It Ensure patient safety by early identification […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
PathGennie
PathGennie: The Ministry of Science and Technology has developed new open-source software called PathGennie. It is a novel computational framework developed by scientists can significantly accelerate the simulation of rare molecular events. It is open source software developed for fast tracking of drug discovery by accurately tracking molecular unbinding pathways. It addresses a long-standing challenge […]
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024: Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps).he Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024, showing a net improvement in groundwater status with higher recharge and lower long-term extraction compared to 2017. Key trends of […]
BSNL launches Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi)
BSNL launches Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi): BSNL has launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services nationwide across all telecom circles, enabling calls and messages over Wi-Fi.Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) is a technology that allows users to make and receive voice calls and SMS over a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile tower. It works using IMS […]
Gaganyaan and Artemis-II
Gaganyaan and Artemis-II: The year 2026 is expected to be a defining moment for global space exploration. India and the United States are preparing two major human spaceflight missions. While India’s Gaganyaan will test indigenous crewed spaceflight systems, NASA’s Artemis-II will take humans beyond the Moon after more than five decades, shaping the future of […]
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service
Vande Bharat Sleeper Train Cleared for Service: Indian Railways is set to usher in a new era of long-distance rail travel with the successful trial and certification of the Vande Bharat Sleeper Train. Designed for overnight journeys, this next-generation train promises high speed, modern amenities and affordable fares, marking a major leap in passenger comfort […]
AI ecosystem
AI ecosystem: India is expanding its AI ecosystem through the IndiaAI Mission with over ₹10,300 crore outlay and 38,000 Graphics Processing Units (GPUs) deployed, strengthening indigenous computing infrastructure, startups, skilling, datasets and responsible AI governance. IndiaAI mission marks a defining step to position India as a global leader in Artificial Intelligence under the vision ‘Making […]
HAL Launches Dhruv NG for Civil Aviation
HAL Launches Dhruv NG for Civil Aviation: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) conducted the maiden flight of the Dhruv–New Generation (NG) in Bengaluru, marking its formal push into the civil and export helicopter markets.The Dhruv Civil NG is being projected as a cost-effective indigenous alternative to imported twin-engine helicopters, with lifecycle support spanning manufacturing, maintenance, and […]
Ban on 10-minute deliveries
Ban on 10-minute deliveries: Gig workers from platforms like Swiggy, Zomato, Blinkit and Zepto went on nationwide strikes on Christmas and New Year’s Eve, demanding a ban on 10-minute delivery models.The 10-minute delivery model promises ultra-fast doorstep delivery of food and groceries through algorithm-driven task allocation.It relies on dense dark-store networks, real-time tracking, and high-speed […]
Nimesulide
Nimesulide: The Union Government has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral formulations of Nimesulide above 100 mg with immediate effect under Section 26A of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) used for the treatment of acute pain and fever. It acts by inhibiting chemical mediators responsible for […]
