Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

African Swine Fever : Outbreak in kerala An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious disease affecting pigs, has been reported in Kerala’s Kottayam district. Authorities have initiated culling measures and declared infected zones to contain the disease’s spread.ASF is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa but has spread globally to regions like Asia and […]

GenCast Model: According to a research paper published in the journal Nature by Google DeepMind researchers, a new machine-learning weather prediction model called GenCast can outperform the best traditional forecasting systems in at least some situations. GenCast Model is a new machine-learning weather prediction model. It uses a diffusion model approach similar to Artificial Intelligence […]

Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia: Indian scientists have developed a novel gene therapy for haemophilia A, offering a one-time treatment to replace frequent clotting factor injections.In a trial at Christian Medical College, Vellore, five patients have been free of bleeding episodes for over a year.Haemophilia A is a genetic disorder caused by insufficient Factor VIII, […]

Cow Milk Production: Cow protection and welfare have always been a key focus in Uttar Pradesh, especially under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, both as the Chief Minister and the Peethadheeshwar of Gorakshapeeth. The state has seen significant efforts to promote indigenous cow breeds, enhance milk production, and provide welfare to cows.

Bharat Antariksha Station: India is poised to reach new heights in space exploration with ambitious plans to establish the Bharat Antariksha Station by 2035 and land an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Space, Jitendra Singh, unveiled this roadmap during a press conference, emphasizing the […]

Hyperloop test track: IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward futuristic transport systems. Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation system in which pods, functioning as pressurised vehicles, travel at incredible speeds through low-pressure tubes. The Hyperloop concept was originally popularised by Elon Musk in 2012. These […]

Willow Chip : Google Google has announced a significant advancement in quantum computing as it unveiled its next-generation chip called ‘Willow’. Willow Chip is a new state-of-the-art quantum computing chip developed by Google. The components of the chip include single and two-qubit gates, qubit reset, and readout that have been engineered and integrated to ensure […]

Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer : NASA NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) has revealed the structures in a newly discovered X-ray binary system designated as Swift J1727.8-1613, or Swift J1727 in short. Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) is a NASA Small Explorer Mission in collaboration with the Italian Space Agency (ASI). IXPE was launched aboard […]

Ghost Guns and 3D Printing: Ghost guns are untraceable firearms assembled at home, often using kits or 3D-printed parts.These weapons lack serial numbers, making them difficult for law enforcement to track.Printing Enable Ghost Guns: In the context of firearms, 3D printers can produce components like receivers, barrels, or grips using materials such as plastic or […]

Directorate of Revenue Intelligence: The Smuggling in India Report 2023-24 by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) sheds light on evolving narcotics smuggling routes and the major drug hubs impacting India.Major Narcotics Hubs:The Death Crescent (Afghanistan, Iran, Pakistan) as a primary heroin source. The Death Triangle (Myanmar, Laos, Thailand) for synthetic drugs and heroin, affecting […]