Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Electrokinetic Mining : Eco-Friendly Method For Extracting Rare Earth Elements A research team developed electrokinetic mining (EKM), an eco-friendly method for extracting rare earth elements. Electrokinetic Mining is a novel mining technique which uses Electrokinetic i.e the application of a direct or alternating electric field to accelerate the migration of movable species, such as metals, […]

Pixxel and Digantara Launch Satellites for Earth and Space Monitoring: India’s private space sector, two Indian start-ups, Pixxel and Digantara, launched their satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket. These pioneering missions are aimed at addressing pressing global challenges such as agriculture, defence, and space sustainability. Pixxel’s launch introduces a constellation of satellites for advanced Earth observation, […]

India-Spain Declare 2026 as ‘Dual Year’ for Culture, Tourism, and AI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India and Spain will commemorate 2026 as a ‘dual year’ focusing on culture, tourism, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote mutual understanding between the two nations.

Zombie Deer Disease: Scientists express concern over the possibility of the deadly and incurable ‘zombie deer’ disease affecting humans. Zombie Deer Disease scientifically as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), it is a progressive and fatal neurological disease which primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It is caused by infectious proteins called prions. Prions are misfolded […]

India’s Genomic Data Set: India achieved a historic milestone at the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi with the launch of the Indian Genomic Data (IGD) Set under the GenomeIndia Project (GIP) and frameworks like the Framework for Exchange of Data Protocols (FeED) and the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) Portals.These initiatives position India […]

Nobel Winning Research on C. Elegans: The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans has played a pivotal role in numerous Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, shedding light on fundamental biological processes.Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun (2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine): Discovered microRNAs and their crucial role in gene expression control. Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie, and Roger Tsien (2008 […]

First Private Satellite Constellation: India’s space industry marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first private satellite constellation by Google-backed Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup.A private satellite constellation of six hyperspectral imaging satellites launched by Pixxel, backed by Google.Developed by Pixxel, with collaboration from SpaceX, which facilitated the launch. Launch location: Vandenberg Space […]

India to Host 28th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in 2026: India is set to host the 28th Conference of Speakers and Presiding Officers of Parliaments of Commonwealth Countries (CSPOC) in January 2026. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced this during the CSPOC Standing Committee Meeting in Guernsey. The conference will focus on the integration of artificial […]

Small Language Models: Big Tech firms that announced large language AI models also released Small Language Models subsequently. SLMs represent a specialized subset within the broader domain of artificial intelligence, specifically tailored for Natural Language Processing (NLP). They are AI models designed to process and generate human language. They are called “small” because they have […]

Mission Mausam: Ready To Launch Prime Minister will launch ‘Mission Mausam’ during the 150th foundation day celebration of the India Meteorological Department. Mission Mausam aims to boost India’s weather- and climate-related science, research, and services and make India a ‘Weather-ready and Climate-smart’ nation. The ambitious programme, with an outlay of Rs 2,000 crore over two […]