Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Black Hole Triple System: A recent study has discovered the first black hole triple system, located 8,000 light-years away, differing from typical black holes , usually found as isolated entities or in binary systems. A light year is the distance light travels in a year, 5.9 trillion miles (9.5 trillion km). A black hole triple […]

PPP plus PPP’ Model: On World Diabetes Day, Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh introduced the innovative ‘PPP plus PPP’ model, aimed at addressing India’s diabetes epidemic through collaborative efforts between domestic and international stakeholders. ‘PPP plus PPP’ model is adual-layered collaboration model combining Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) within India with international PPP collaborations. […]

Operation Dronagiri: The Operation Dronagiri, launched under the National Geospatial Policy 2022 by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aims to integrate geospatial technologies into key sectors like agriculture, livelihoods, and logistics. Launched by: Department of Science and Technology (DST).Date: November 13, 2024. Objective: Demonstrate the applications of geospatial technologies to improve citizens’ quality […]

Walking Pneumonia: Doctors have reported cases of “walking pneumonia,” a mild yet persistent lung infection that can mimic symptoms of a common col. Walking Pneumonia is a type of atypical pneumonia most commonly caused by the bacteria Mycoplasma pneumoniae, but other bacteria or viruses can also cause it. It often presents symptoms similar to those […]

Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome: An unhealthy lifestyle and the influence of globalisation are silently shaping a major global health issue called Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic (CKM) syndrome. Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic Syndrome is defined as a health disorder attributable to connections among obesity, diabetes, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD), including heart failure, atrial fibrillation, […]

Titan Arum Flower: The Titan Arum flower, one of the world’s largest flowers, bloomed in Australia. It grows over 10 feet tall and blooms once a decade.It has a tall, pale yellowish phallic structure rising from the centre. The base of the flower has a ‘corm’ which is an underground energy-storing structure that supports its […]

Know Your Medicine’ App Launched to Promote Clean Sports: Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, has launched a nationwide call to action to strengthen the fight against doping in sports, urging athletes, coaches, and the entire sporting community to adopt the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) India’s ‘Know Your Medicine (KYM)’ app.

Comb Jellies : New Study Comb jellies, also known as ctenophore Mnemiopsis leidyi, can defy age and revert to younger versions of themselves, according to a study published recently. Comb Jellies are transparent, gelatinous invertebrates that drift through the waters of our global ocean. They are one of the oldest multicellular phyla in the animal […]

Voyager 2 Spacecraft : Update NASA’s Voyager 2 spacecraft made its historic flyby of Uranus, scientists have uncovered new revelations about the ice giant’s peculiar magnetic field. Voyager 2 Spacecraft is an unmanned space probe launched by NASA on August 20, 1977, just a few weeks before its sister craft, Voyager 1. Its mission was […]

NISAR Satellite : Planning To Launch New Satellite ISRO and NASA are planning to launch a new satellite called NISAR in early 2025 that will help keep track of Earth’s surface on land and ice-covered areas. NISAR Satellite is a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) observatory jointly developed by NASA and ISRO. It will be launched […]