Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Sahkar Taxi: The government has announced the upcoming launch of ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at directly benefiting drivers.Sahkar Taxi is A government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform where drivers retain full profits without intermediary commission cuts. Inspired by app-based services like Ola and Uber, but driven by cooperative societies.  

West Bengal Police Launches Mobile App for Transparent Transfers: The West Bengal Police has introduced a mobile application designed to streamline the transfer process for its personnel, ensuring transparency and efficiency. This initiative aims to eliminate malpractices such as bribery and favoritism in transfer postings. The app, integrated with the e-HRMS software, will be used […]

Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) signed an MoU with BISAG-N to integrate remote sensing and GIS technologies into the audit process. BISAG-N: A national-level technical agency providing space and geo-spatial solutions for governance, planning, and development. Established in Originally founded as Remote Sensing and Communication Centre […]

BHIM 3.0: The NPCI BHIM Services Limited (NBSL), a subsidiary of National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has launched Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM) 3.0 app. BHIM 3.0 is an upgraded version of BHIM. BHIM Unified Payment Interface (UPI) was launched in 2016 to provide a simple, fast, and secure method for cashless payments using […]

Growth Of India’s Automobile Sector: India’s automobile sector under ‘Make in India’ initiative has witnessed record growth in 2023-24, with total vehicle production reaching 28 million units the sector is transforming into a global manufacturing hub, especially for Electric Vehicles (EVs). Growth Trajectory of India’s Automobile Sector: The automobile industry was de-licensed in 1991, and […]

Euclid Space Telescope : Released Data The European Space Agency’s Euclid mission released its first batch of survey data, including a preview of its deep fields. Euclid Space Telescope named After: Euclid of Alexandria, an ancient Greek mathematician known for his contributions to geometry. Part of ESA’s Cosmic Vision Programme, which aims to explore the […]

Parker Solar Probe: On March 22, 2025 the Parker Solar probe made another attempt to get within 6 million km of the sun, considered a very small distance to be from the star On March 22, 2025, NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approached the Sun more closely, reaching 6 million km from its surface. The probe, […]

Lyme Disease : New Study Scientists have discovered that the enzyme BbLDH is crucial for the survival and infectivity of the Lyme disease bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. Lyme Disease is caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. The infection can lead to problems with the skin, heart, brain, and joints. It’s transmitted (spread) to humans through a […]

Samarth Incubation Program: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) has launched the ‘Samarth’ Incubation Program to foster innovation in Telecom and IT sectors by startup collaboration and attracting investments. It aims to support DPIIT- recognized startups developing next-generation technologies in Telecom Software, Cyber Security, 5G/6G, AI, IoT, and Quantum Technologies. It will provide sustainable […]

India’s First Indigenously Developed MRI Scanner: AIIMS New Delhi is set to install India’s first indigenously developed MRI scanner for clinical evaluation.The initiative aims to reduce dependency on imported medical devices and promote ‘Make in India’ innovation.The first fully indigenously developed 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner designed for advanced medical imaging and clinical trials. Developed by […]