Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Algorithmic Trading: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has mandated stock exchanges to empanel algorithmic trading providers and has also defined rules for using application programming interfaces (APIs). Algorithmic Trading is a method of executing trading orders by providing a predefined set of rules to a computer program. This helps in placing share […]

Bombay Blood Group: In a rare and complex medical procedure, a 30-year-old woman with the extremely rare ‘Bombay’ (hh) blood group underwent a successful kidney transplant in India. The Bombay, also known as HH, blood group is a rare blood group first discovered in Mumbai in 1952 by Y.M. Bhende. The Bombay blood group lacks […]

Nokia Names Intel’s AI Chief Hotard as New CEO: Nokia has announced a leadership transition, with Justin Hotard set to take over as CEO on April 1, 2025, replacing Pekka Lundmark. Hotard, currently Intel’s Executive Vice President and General Manager of Data Center & AI Group, brings vast expertise in artificial intelligence (AI) and data […]

Government Initiatives to Support Women Employees and Entrepreneurs in India: The Government of India has launched several initiatives aimed at promoting gender equality in the workplace and supporting women entrepreneurs. These initiatives focus on creating a safe, secure, and non-discriminatory environment for women employees while also fostering women-owned enterprises. Through legislative measures and various programs, […]

Pakistan Joins China’s Chang’e-8 Lunar Mission: Pakistan’s space program, the Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has partnered with China National Space Administration (CNSA) for the upcoming Chang’e-8 lunar mission, scheduled for launch in 2028. This marks Pakistan’s first major involvement in a lunar exploration mission and signifies a significant step in its space […]

World’s First Kangaroo Embryos Created via IVF: Researchers have successfully created kangaroo embryos through in vitro fertilization (IVF) for the first time. This achievement could revolutionize the conservation of endangered marsupial species, helping to protect them from extinction.The study, published in the journal Reproduction, Fertility and Development, was led by scientists at the University of […]

Navigation with Indian Constellation: ISRO recently faced a setback in its mission to position the NVS-02 satellite in the desired orbit due to thruster failure, but is working on alternative strategies to utilise the satellite in its current elliptical orbit for the NavIC navigation system. It is India’s regional navigation satellite system designed to provide […]

SARAT Version 2 Tool: Union Minister for Science and Technology announced the launch of SARAT Version 2, an advanced tool enhancing the efficiency of Indian search-and-rescue agencies with improved accuracy, faster response times, and better visualization capabilities. SARAT is a specialized tool developed to assist search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. Ministry: […]

Zomato Board Approves Name Change To Eternal Ltd, Unveils New Logo: Food and delivery giant Zomato has announced a major corporate rebranding, renaming itself “Eternal”, effective February 6, 2025. The rebranding marks a significant shift in the company’s vision, consolidating its diverse business verticals under one umbrella.This move comes more than two years after Zomato […]

Bryospilus bharaticus: A new species of water flea was discovered from moss growth found on walls of Korigad Fort near Pune and named it as Bryospilus (Indobryospilus) bharaticus n. sp. Bryospilus bharaticus is a species of water flea belongs to Bryospilus genus. This recent discovery from western India is the first for the whole of […]