Water ATM Initiative: Innovative mine-water reuse projects in Jharkhand and Maharashtra — including Water ATMs by ACIC IIT-ISM Dhanbad and mine-water fisheries initiatives are transforming coal mine discharge into clean drinking water and sustainable livelihoods.Water ATMs are automated water-vending machines that purify and dispense treated mine water for public use at nominal costs, providing affordable […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Quantum Echoes Algorithm
Quantum Echoes Algorithm: Google announced that its quantum processor “Willow” has achieved the first-ever verifiable quantum advantage using a new algorithm called Quantum Echoes, running 13,000 times faster than the world’s best supercomputers.Quantum Echoes is an advanced quantum algorithm based on the principle of out-of-time-order correlators (OTOC). It is designed to study how information spreads, […]
Ayushman Bharat and Universal Health Coverage
Ayushman Bharat and Universal Health Coverage: The National Health Authority’s (NHA) Annual Report 2024–25 has revealed that under the Ayushman Bharat–Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) while government hospitals make up the majority of empanelled institutions, most beneficiaries are actually availing treatment in private hospitals, often at higher costs. Key Findings Regarding the AB-PMJAY: hj […]
GPS Spoofing : In News
GPS Spoofing : In News An Air India flight operating from Vienna to Delhi was forced to divert after a suspected GPS signal spoofing over the Middle East disrupted its navigation. The spoofing of signals caused severe degradation of the aircraft’s flight control systems, including failures in autopilot, autothrust, flight director, and autoland functions. It […]
Onset of the northeast monsoon
Onset of the northeast monsoon: The timely onset of the northeast monsoon in October 2025 has brought much-needed relief to Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh, regions that rely heavily on it for both agriculture and water security. Northeast Monsoon (October to December): As the southwest monsoon (June to September) begins to fade, the northeast monsoon […]
11th India International Science Festival to Be Held in Chandigarh
11th India International Science Festival to Be Held in Chandigarh: The India International Science Festival (IISF) is India’s flagship science outreach initiative that brings together scientists, students, innovators, and the public. The 11th edition of IISF is scheduled from 6 to 9 December 2025 in Chandigarh, with the theme “Vigyan se Samruddhi: For Atma Nirbhar […]
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis: A recent study on the impact of the indigenous rotavirus vaccine in India found marked reductions in rotavirus-based gastroenteritis in sites across the country. Gastroenteritis is an inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines. It is usually not serious in healthy people, but it can sometimes lead to dehydration or cause severe […]
LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans
LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new insurance plans—Jan Suraksha Plan (880) and Bima Lakshmi Plan (881). These are the first policies introduced by LIC under the new GST regime, reflecting its efforts to expand financial protection across diverse income and gender […]
Zombie Deer Disease : In News
Zombie Deer Disease : In News Health officials in Florida recently have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” Zombie Deer Disease known scientifically as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), it is a progressive and fatal neurological disease which primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It affects the central nervous […]
Nafithromycin : First indigenously discovered antibiotic
Nafithromycin: First indigenously discovered antibiotic The Union Science and Technology Minister informed that India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin. Nafithromycin is an antibiotic which has been developed with the support of “Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council” (BIRAC). It has been brought to market under the trade name “Miqnaf”. It is the first […]
