Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis: Indian Immunologicals (IIL) has launched India’s first indigenously developed glycoprotein E (gE) deleted DIVA marker vaccine against infectious bovine rhinotracheitis (IBR). It is endemic in India and caused by Bovine Herpes Virus (BHV-1). BoHV-1 is a member of the genus Varicellovirus in the subfamily Alphaherpesvirinae. It is a disease of domestic and […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Desert ‘Soilification’ Technology
Desert ‘Soilification’ Technology: Wheat has been successfully grown in the arid desert land of western Rajasthan using an innovative ‘desert soilification technology’. Desert soilification technology is a biotechnological method that converts barren desert sand into a soil-like material capable of sustaining agricultural activities. It utilizes bioformulations and polymers to bind loose sand particles, enhance soil […]
Swachh Shehar Jodi Initiative
Swachh Shehar Jodi Initiative: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative. It is a structured mentorship and collaborative action program involving 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities. Based on their recent performance in the Swachh Survekshan rankings, top-performing cities have been identified as mentor […]
Siphon-Powered Desalination
Siphon-Powered Desalination: Indian Institute of Science (IISc) researchers have developed a siphon-powered desalination system that converts seawater into clean drinking water faster and cheaper. Siphon-Powered Desalination A thermal desalination system that uses the principle of siphonage to continuously draw, evaporate, and condense seawater into potable water. Developed by: Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. Produces […]
Lecanemab Drug
Lecanemab Drug: Australia approved Lecanemab drug for early stage Alzheimer’s diseases. Lecanemab Drug is a monoclonal antibody drug to treat early stages of Alzheimer’s It is designed to slow early Alzheimer’s progression by targeting amyloid proteins in the brain. It was developed to tackle the causes of Alzheimer’s disease rather than only relieving the symptoms. […]
India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line
India’s First Private Helicopter Assembly Line: The Tata Group, in partnership with Airbus, is launching India’s first private-sector helicopter Final Assembly Line (FAL) at Vemagal in Karnataka to produce the Airbus H125 helicopter. This initiative marks a significant milestone for India’s aerospace industry, as the facility will assemble, test, and deliver both civil and military […]
Ethambutol Hydrochloride
Ethambutol Hydrochloride: India recently launched an anti-dumping investigation on imports of tuberculosis drug Ethambutol Hydrochloride from China and Thailand. Ethambutol Hydrochloride is an antibacterial prescription medicine used for the treatment of tuberculosis (TB). It is a synthetic, water soluble, heat stable It is specifically effective against actively growing microorganisms of the genus Mycobacterium including tuberculosis. […]
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Norms
Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) Norms: India has proposed to significantly revamp its key vehicle emissions rules, called the Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms, and has introduced a draft of the third iteration of the key standards. Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms are government-mandated standards that require auto manufacturers to meet a fleet-wide […]
AstroSat : Completed A Decade
AstroSat : Completed A Decade India’s first dedicated Space Astronomy Observatory, AstroSat completed a decade of operations. AstroSat is the first dedicated Indian astronomy mission. It was launched by PSLV-C30 (XL) rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on September 28, 2015. The minimum useful life of the AstroSat mission was around 5 years […]
BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G Network Stack
BSNL’s Swadeshi 4G Network Stack: Prime Minister of India launched BSNL’s fully indigenous 4G network stack and commissioned ~98,000 mobile towers. This makes India the fifth country globally to build and deploy its own telecom stack, reinforcing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.It is India’s first fully indigenous 4G telecom stack, developed under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat mission.It […]
