Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Union Minister Pradhan Inaugurates Agritech Innovation Hub in Meerut: Union Minister for Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, along with Minister of State for Education and Skill Development, Shri Jayant Chaudhary, inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Agritech Innovation Hub and the Agritech Startup and Technology Showcase at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology (SVPUAT), Meerut, on […]

ISRO Successfully Conducts Hot Tests of Gaganyaan Propulsion System: the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully carried out two hot tests of the Gaganyaan Service Module Propulsion System (SMPS) at its Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. These tests mark a vital progression toward the realization of India’s first crewed space mission, the Gaganyaan Programme. […]

Sabih Khan Appointed as Apple’s Next Chief Operating Officer (COO): Tech giant Apple Inc. announced a key leadership transition: Sabih Khan, its long-serving Senior Vice President of Operations, has been appointed the company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). He succeeds Jeff Williams, who is stepping down this month and will retire later in the year.This move […]

National Biobank: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology inaugurated the state-of-the-art Phenome India “National Biobank” at the CSIR-Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology (IGIB). National Biobank will serve as the backbone of a nationwide cohort study, collecting comprehensive genomic, lifestyle, and clinical data from 10,000 individuals across India. It is […]

Equine Disease Free Compartment: India’s has established and secured global recognition for its first Equine Disease-Free Compartment (EDFC). Equine Disease-Free Compartment is a scientifically managed, globally recognized area that guarantees horses are free from certain equine diseases, enabling them to engage in international trade and competitions. The EDFC operates under comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) […]

Japonica Rice: Scientists at the Delhi-based National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR) have used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to increase phosphate uptake and transport in japonica rice varieties. Japonica is one of the two major eco-geographical races of O. sativa(O. sativa japonica), the other is Indica. It is a group of rice varieties from […]

Helgoland: Physicists treat Helgoland as the birthplace of quantum theory.Helgoland is a speck of red-sandstone cliffs lies in the German Bay (Deutsche Bucht) of the North Sea. It is barely a square kilometre in area, it was once a naval fortress. Physicists today treat Helgoland as the birthplace of quantum theory.Werner Heisenberg, 23 and tormented […]

Kerala’s First Skin Bank to Open in Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s first skin bank will be launched on July 15, 2025, at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital (MCH). This special facility will store donated skin and help treat burn victims. It is an important step to improve healthcare and offer better treatment to people with severe […]

Nipah virus (NiV): Kerala has launched a serological survey to investigate the recurring outbreaks of Nipah virus (NiV), especially in high-risk zones of northern Kerala, where the virus has reappeared for the eighth time in eight years.Nipah is a zoonotic virus that spreads from animals (mainly bats) to humans. It causes illnesses ranging from mild […]

Ham Radio: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla interacted with the country’s students using a ham radio from the International Space Station (ISS). Amateur radio, popularly known as ham radio, is a licensed radio service that relies on radio waves for establishing communication. Ham radio service is largely deployed for educational and knowledge purposes, for emergency or […]