Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Human Coronavirus HKU1 Detected in Kolkata Woman: A recent case of human coronavirus HKU1 has been reported in Kolkata, raising concerns among the public. However, medical experts clarify that HKU1 is not a new virus; it was first identified in 2005 and is generally linked to mild respiratory illnesses. Unlike Covid-19, this virus does not […]

Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman Appointed as CEO of Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF): Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), replacing Professor Abhay Karandikar, who was previously acting as the CEO.The Department of Science and Technology (DST) Secretary, Professor Abhay Karandikar, officially handed over […]

Dr. Lakshmi Venu Appointed as Vice Chairman of TAFE: Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE) has appointed Dr. Lakshmi Venu as its Vice Chairman. Dr. Lakshmi has been serving as a Director at TAFE and brings vast experience in farm mechanisation and the auto component sectors. Her appointment highlights the company’s commitment to strengthening its […]

Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: Despite being a rare disease globally, Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis (SSPE) remains a serious health concern in Uttar Pradesh due to low measles vaccination coverage. It is a progressive and usually fatal brain disorder related to measles (rubeola) infection. SSPE tends to occur several years after a person has measles, even though the […]

Tuberculosis : Resurges Worldwide Tuberculosis resurges worldwide as Trump’s funding cuts disrupt global treatment programs, threatening progress and increasing infection rates. Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by bacteria that most often affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when people with TB cough, sneeze or spit. About a quarter of the global […]

CAR T-cell Therapy: The clinical trial results of India’s first CAR T-cell therapy, published in The Lancet, show that it worked for nearly 73 percent of patients. CAR T-cell therapy, or chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy, trains the body’s own immune cells to identify and destroy cancer cells. This treatment is designed for specific types […]

Supersolid : Study Researchers have successfully turned light into a “supersolid” for the first time ever. Supersolids are a strange state of matter defined by quantum mechanics where particles condense into an orderly, crystalline solid but also move like a liquid that has no viscosity. Usually, solids don’t move on their own, but supersolids change […]

Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID: Parents and activists worry that the Ministry of Education’s Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) ID for school students could become near impossible to opt out from, even though the programme is supposed to be voluntary. It is a specialized identification system designed for all students in India. […]

Ashwini Radar: The Union Ministry of Defence (MoD) recently signed a ₹2,906 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar, LLTR (Ashwini). LLTR (Ashwini) is active electronically scanned phased array radar based on state-of-the-art solid-state technology. It is capable of tracking aerial targets from high-speed fighter aircraft to […]

Mycelium Bricks : Innovative Research Ongoing climate change, the construction industry is seeking low-carbon alternatives, and mycelium bricks have emerged as a promising innovation. Mycelium Bricks created from fungal spores, husk, and sawdust, mycelium bricks form a lightweight, fibrous structure with a low environmental impact compared to traditional fired clay bricks, which emit nearly 300 […]