Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Lyme Disease : New Study Scientists have discovered that the enzyme BbLDH is crucial for the survival and infectivity of the Lyme disease bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection can lead to problems with the skin, heart, brain, and joints. It’s transmitted (spread) to humans through a […]

Samarth Incubation Program: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has launched the ‘Samarth’ Incubation Program to foster innovation in Telecom and IT sectors by startup collaboration and attracting investments. It aims to support DPIIT- recognized startups developing next-generation technologies in Telecom Software, Cyber Security, 5G/6G, AI, IoT, and Quantum Technologies. It will provide sustainable […]

India’s First Indigenously Developed MRI Scanner: AIIMS New Delhi is set to install India’s first indigenously developed MRI scanner for clinical evaluation.The initiative aims to reduce dependency on imported medical devices and promote ‘Make in India’ innovation.The first fully indigenously developed 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner designed for advanced medical imaging and clinical trials. Developed by […]

Dare2eraD TB Initiative: The Department of Biotechnology has completed sequencing 10,000 TB genome samples under the Dare2eraD TB initiative.Data-Driven Research to Eradicate TB (Dare2eraD TB) is a flagship program using genome sequencing to tackle drug-resistant tuberculosis in India launched on World TB Day, March 24, 2022. Led by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under Ministry […]

World Tuberculosis Day 2025: Theme March 24 is observed as World Tuberculosis (TB) Day to raise awareness about TB and efforts to eliminate it. The 2025 theme is “Yes, We Can End TB: Commit, Invest, and Deliver.” The President of India commended the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP) for its public awareness initiatives and significant […]

DNA fingerprinting: DNA polymorphisms, through STR analysis and PCR, enable forensic breakthroughs in justice (exonerations, crime-solving) and historical revelations via ancient DNA extraction. DNA fingerprints are widely used in forensic science, ancestry tracing, and biological research. A DNA fingerprint is a unique genetic profile based on STR variations. It is created using Capillary Electrophoresis: DNA […]

Expansion of Jan Aushadhi Kendras Under Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana: A total of 15,057 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) have been opened across India under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP) as of February 28, 2025. This information was shared by Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a […]

SwaYaan Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Drone Federation of India launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Research (NIDAR) under the SwaYaan initiative. National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR) Part of SwaYaan – Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) initiative under Ministry […]

Hemavati River : Two Youth Drowned Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati River near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently. Hemavati River is an important tributary of the Kaveri The river begins its journey in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1219 m above sea level, near Ballala Rayana Durga in […]