Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

DNA Identification And Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash:   After the Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad, authorities are using DNA analysis to identify the remains of those killed in the accident. DNA identification is the gold standard for identifying human remains, especially after mass fatality events in which bodies might not […]

Agentic AI: India’s first agentic AI, Kruti, was launched by Krutrim start up. Agentic AI is a more advanced GenAI tool. This intelligent system goes beyond analysis, acting autonomously on behalf of individuals and organisations to manage complex tasks, make decisions, and solve problems. It uses sophisticated reasoning and iterative planning to autonomously solve complex, […]

India’s First Solar Waste Playbook: The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) released draft guidelines on June 4, 2025, for managing solar photovoltaic (PV) waste under the E-Waste (Management) Rules, 2022.Solar waste refers to end-of-life solar PV modules, panels, or cells discarded from use or manufacturing, now classified as CEEW 14 under e-waste rules. -India may […]

Y-Break protocol for workplace wellness: Union Ayush Minister highlighted the Modi government’s success in institutionalizing Yoga globally, with special mention of the Y-Break protocol for workplace wellness.Y-Break is a 5-minute guided Yoga module developed by the Ministry of Ayush to promote well-being and productivity in workplace settings. Aims to help working professionals de-stress, refresh, and […]

Sun Pharma Appoints Kirti Ganorkar as MD: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd, India’s largest pharmaceutical company, has appointed Kirti Ganorkar as its Managing Director, effective September 1, 2025. The move marks the culmination of a carefully planned succession process, with founder Dilip Shanghvi transitioning to the role of Executive Chairman. While Ganorkar will oversee day-to-day business […]

Statins : Recent Study Recent study has found that Statins could lower the death rate by nearly 40 per cent for critically ill patients with sepsis. Statins are medications that lower cholesterol levels by blocking an enzyme in the liver that helps produce cholesterol. They are prescribed to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases like […]

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB): A tragic Air India aircraft crash near Ahmedabad airport has prompted the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to launch a formal probe, following global ICAO standards. Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is a statutory investigative body responsible for probing aircraft accidents and serious incidents in Indian airspace. Headquarters: New Delhi […]

Khankhuuluu Mongoliensis: Scientists have confirmed that Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, dubbed the “Dragon Prince”, lived around 86 million years ago—approximately 20 million years before T. rex. Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, whose name translates to “Dragon Prince of Mongolia,” roamed the Earth approximately 86 million years ago during the Cretaceous period. The fossils of this new species were actually found […]

Tourette syndrome: Tourette syndrome affects an estimated 0.3% to 1% of the global population. Tourette syndrome is a neurological disorder that causes sudden, involuntary movements or vocal sounds known as It typically emerges between ages 2 and 15, with the average onset around six. It affects an estimated 0.3% to 1% of the global population, […]