Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

India Ranked Second for Cyberattacks in 2024: India became the second most targeted nation globally for cyberattacks, with 95 entities falling victim to data theft, according to CloudSEK’s ThreatLandscape Report 2024. The United States topped the list with 140 attacks, while Israel ranked third with 57 attacks.The finance and banking sectors were the most affected, […]

Abdali Missile: Amid rising tensions in India-Bangladesh relations, Dhaka is reportedly mulling to purchase the Abdali Short Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBMs) aka the Hatf 2 missiles, from Pakistan. Abdali (Hatf 2) is a short-range, road-mobile, solid propellant ballistic missile. Developed by Pakistan’s Space Research Commission (SUPARCO), the Abdali missile system is designed for quick-reaction battlefield […]

KM3NeT Project: Scientists are deploying two telescopes which are part of the Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope or KM3NeT to detect high-energy neutrinos, also known as ghost particles, under the Mediterranean Sea. KM3NeT Project is a research infrastructure housing the next generation neutrino telescopes with a volume of at least one cubic kilometre. It uses Cherenkov […]

Cowpea : Germinated During ISRO Mission ISRO recently said the cowpea seeds it had sent to space onboard the PSLV-C60 POEM-4 platform have germinated under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. Cowpea (Vigna unguiculata) is an annual plant within the pea family (Fabaceae). It is a leguminous crop having long […]

First Meteor Shower Of The Year: The world is all set to witness the first meteor shower of the year i.e Quadrantid Meteor in this month. It occurs every year in early January. It is among one of the most intense annual meteor displays, and has a brief peak lasting only a few hours. The […]

Rabbit Fever : Report As per a recent report ‘rabbit fever’ has witnessed more than 50 per cent rise in the US in recent years also known as tularemia Rabbit Fever is a rare and sometimes deadly infectious disease is seen in children between the 5-9 years age group, older men, and American Indians or […]

Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is using Open Data Kit (ODK) platform a new digital tool to improve transparency and accountability in public spending. Open Data Kit (ODK) Platform is a digital platform which allows the CAG to collect and manage data securely. It is used for designing, collecting, […]

HMPV : Concern China is undergoing an upsurge in respiratory diseases, with human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is emerging as a key concern. Human Metapneumovirus is a respiratory virus that causes mild infections similar to that caused by a common cold. It was first identified by scientists in 2001 which belongs to the Pneumoviridae family, of which […]

Blue Baby Syndrome: High nitrate levels have been found in the groundwater of 440 districts across India, which can cause health issues like blue baby syndrome in infants and are unsafe for drinking.Blue baby syndrome, also called cyanosis, is a condition in babies in which their skin appears blue or purple tinged. The baby takes […]

Mission ShakthiSAT: ISRO has brought together about 12,000 talented girls from 108 countries for an all-girls flight to the lunar orbit, Mission ShakthiSAT. An all-girls lunar mission involving the design, build, and launch of a satellite to the lunar orbit, showcasing global talent in space exploration. Expected Launch: Scheduled for September 2026, to be launched […]