Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Rabies : Data According to a paper published in One Health, of the 59,000 rabies-mediated human deaths in the world every year, India represents a third, around 20,000, and more than any other country.Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, viral disease.It is caused by the Rabies virus (RABV) which affects the central nervous system.It infects mammals, […]

Buccal Mucosa Cancer: Alcohol consumption, even in small amounts, significantly increases the risk of Buccal Mucosa Cancer (BMC), a common and aggressive form of oral cancer in India, according to a recent study. It refers to a type of oral cancer that originates in the inner lining of the cheeks, called the buccal mucosa. It […]

Nitrate: According to a submission by Central Groundwater Board, over 20% of groundwater samples collected in Delhi in 2023 had nitrate levels exceeding the permissible limit of 45 mg/l.Nitrate is a compound of nitrogen and oxygen. It is naturally found in air, soil and water. Plants and animals require nitrates for their survival and growth, […]

ISRO Plans Third Launch Pad at Shriharikota: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced plans to develop a third launch pad at Shriharikota. The new facility is expected to be commissioned within four years. This step is crucial for launching heavier satellites and advanced launch vehicles.ISRO is developing a third launch pad at the […]

Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis: A new monoclonal antibody treatment has shown promising results for a rare liver disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC). It is a rare, long-term disease of the liver caused by inflammation of tubes in the liver called bile ducts. These ducts carry bile (a fluid that helps to digest fats) from the […]

India’s Largest Circular Stone Labyrinth: Archaeologists recently discovered a remarkable circular stone labyrinth in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra, identified as the largest of its kind ever recorded in India. India’s Largest Circular Stone Labyrinth was discovered in the Boramani grasslands of Solapur, Maharashtra. It is formed from small stone blocks. The rings guide […]

Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant: IIT Delhi researchers recently developed an AI- Agent AILA- Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant. Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant (AILA) is an AI agent which can independently run complex scientific experiments, analyse results, and make decisions in real time. It was developed by IIT Delhi researchers in collaboration with scientists from Denmark and […]

Superkilonova: The study by an international research team, including scientists from IIT Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, reports the possible discovery of a superkilonova, a rare and powerful cosmic explosion. Kilonova: When two neutron stars collide, they eject heavy radioactive elements such as gold, platinum and neodymium, whose decay produces optical and […]

Raccoon Roundworm : New Study Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries. The raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is the common large roundworm or ascarid found in the small intestinal tract of raccoons. It infects raccoons in parts of […]

Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD): Concerns over space debris safety resurfaced after orbital debris damaged a window of China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft. The incident has renewed global attention on protecting astronauts and spacecraft from Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD).Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) refers to a combined threat from naturally occurring space particles and human-made […]