Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Four New Lichen Species: Researchers recently discovered four new lichen species, enhancing biodiversity understanding in the Western Ghats. The newly identified species – Parmotrema sahyadricum (discovered from Wayanad), Solenopsora rhizomorpha (from Eravikulam and Mathikettanshola National Parks), Buelloa ghattensis (Mathikettanshola National Park) and Pyxine janakiae (Mathikettanshola National Park) – have been published in international scientific journals. […]

Batten Disease: Researchers recently have found that male and female brains show different responses as the Batten Disease progresses and have found a model of the disease that could transform future treatments It is a very rare genetic disorder that affects the brain and nervous system. Batten disease is a congenital, progressive, and terminal neurological […]

ReALCRaft Portal: Government notified rules for “Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the Exclusive Economic Zone” and an Access Pass required for mechanized and large-sized motorized vessels can be obtained through the online ReALCRaft portal. The Registration And Licensing of Fishing Craft (ReALCRaft) portal is developed as a national online platform under open source technology. It […]

India AI Governance Guidelines: MeitY has released the India AI Governance Guidelines—a national, pro-innovation framework to enable safe, trusted AI adoption across sectors. A four-part governance blueprint that balances rapid AI adoption with safety, trust, and accountability—without a heavy, one-size-fits-all law. Published by Drafted for the Ministry of Electronics & IT (MeitY) by a committee […]

UNESCO Adopts Global Standards on Neurotechnology: UNESCO has adopted the world’s first global ethical standards on neurotechnology, addressing privacy, human rights, and data protection amid the rapid rise of AI-driven brain–computer interfaces.An international framework issued by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) to guide the ethical development, use, and governance of neurotechnology—devices and […]

Alprazolam: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has busted a clandestine factory manufacturing alprazolam in Valsad under “Operation White Cauldron”. Alprazolam is a psychotropic substance under the Narcotics, Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act 1985. This drug falls under the benzodiazepines class of drugs, and is a tranquillizing agent used in the treatment of anxiety […]

Project Suncatcher: Google announced a new research initiative called Project Suncatcher It is a research initiative exploring how constellations of solar-powered satellites could host data centres in space. It is an initiative of Google. Google aims to deploy high-performance AI accelerators in space and build a space-based infrastructure. Project Suncatcher will build modular satellite arrays […]

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide According to the World Health Organization, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth-leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021. It is a condition caused by damage to the lungs that results in breathing difficulties. The damage, which is inflammation and […]

PM Modi Launches NexCAR19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched NexCAR19, India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy, aimed at revolutionizing cancer treatment. Developed through a collaborative effort between ImmunoACT, IIT Bombay, and Tata Memorial Hospital, with support from DBT (Department of Biotechnology) and BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), NexCAR19 positions India firmly on the […]

China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier ‘Fujian’: China has officially commissioned its third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, touted as its most advanced and modern warship to date. The induction ceremony, held at Sanya Port in Hainan Province, was attended by President Xi Jinping and kept under tight security. What sets the Fujian apart is its incorporation […]