Sunbird : Nuclear Fusion-Powered Rocket Sunbird is a nuclear fusion-powered rocket being developed by Pulsar Fusion, a British startup, to revolutionise interplanetary travel. Sunbird could potentially reach speeds of up to 805,000 km/h, which is faster than the Parker Solar Probe (692,000 km/h), currently the fastest human-made object. This technology could enable missions to Pluto […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Legionnaires’ Disease
Legionnaires’ Disease: Health authorities in New South Wales (NSW) have issued a public alert following a spike in Legionnaires’ disease cases in Sydney, prompting concerns over possible contaminated air conditioning systems. Legionnaires’ disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria commonly found in freshwater environments like lakes or streams but can also […]
Thorium-based Small Modular Reactor
Thorium-based Small Modular Reactor: Maharashtra signed an MoU with Russia’s ROSATOM to jointly develop a thorium-based Small Modular Reactor (SMR) — a first-of-its-kind initiative by an Indian state in nuclear energy.A Small Modular Reactor (SMR) is a compact, scalable nuclear reactor designed for safe, efficient, and flexible power generation.Thorium-based SMRs utilise Thorium-232, a fertile material, […]
rt-LAMP Assay
rt-LAMP Assay: Researchers from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, have successfully developed a novel, indigenous, real-time LAMP (rt-LAMP) assay for the early detection of Tuberculosis (TB). The rt-LAMP assay is a molecular diagnostic tool similar to GeneXpert and Truenat, providing high sensitivity and specificity. It can detect TB DNA […]
Bullet Curtain
Bullet Curtain: China’s state-run defence firm Norinco recently said that it has developed the world’s first close-in anti-drone barrage weapon, dubbed the Bullet Curtain. It is the world’s first close-in anti-drone barrage weapon. It is capable of countering a broad range of low-flying aerial threats including rockets, helicopters, missiles, and most notably, drone swarms. It […]
Kavach 5.0 To Boost Mumbai Local Train Services by 30%
Kavach 5.0 To Boost Mumbai Local Train Services by 30%: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the implementation of Kavach 5.0, the next-generation Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system. This advancement aims to increase the frequency of trains by 30%, providing relief to nearly 80 lakh daily commuters. Kavach not only enhances train safety during inclement […]
Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre
Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre: India has inaugurated the Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre at Nathatop, Jammu & Kashmir, marking a major milestone in global climate science. Himalayan High Altitude Atmospheric and Climate Research Centre is located at an altitude of 2,250 meters above sea level in Nathatop, chosen […]
Matter and Anti-matter : New Study
Matter and Anti-matter : New Study Physicists at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider beauty (LHCb) experiment reported confirmed evidence of Charge-Parity (CP) violation in a class of particles called baryons. This is the first statistically significant confirmation of CP violation in baryons, marking a potential breakthrough in understanding the matter-antimatter asymmetry in the universe. Matter is […]
World’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida city
World’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida city: Japan’s West Japan Railway Company unveiled the world’s first 3D-printed train station in Arida city. The new Hatsushima station was built in under six hours, showcasing cutting-edge construction innovation.3D Printing or Additive Manufacturing is a technique of creating three-dimensional objects by layering materials based on a digital […]
India Skills Accelerator Initiative
India Skills Accelerator Initiative: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has partnered with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch the India Skills Accelerator.A national-level public-private platform focused on future-ready skilling and inclusive workforce development.Aims to be a systemic change enabler by improving coordination among stakeholders, updating policy frameworks, and creating scalable skilling […]
