Wet and Dry Lease of Aircrafts: Wet and dry (aircraft sans crew) leases are increasingly being adopted by airlines in order to overcome the shortage of new aircraft globally that has grown acute since the pandemic because of supply chain challenges. In a wet lease, airlines acquire a fully operational aircraft along with a crew […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Vikram 3201
Vikram 3201: India unveiled its first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor, the Vikram 3201, at the Semicon India 2025 conference recently. Vikram 3201 is India’s first fully indigenous 32-bit microprocessor. Designed by the Vikram Sarabhai Space Center (VSSC), Vikram 3201 has been built by the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL) in Chandigarh. Unlike […]
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel: Doctors now believe that clopidogrel, a well-known antiplatelet medication, could be more effective than aspirin for long-term prevention of heart attacks—especially in those at high risk. Clopidogrel is a medication that belongs to the class of antiplatelet agents that prevent blood clots from forming. It is commonly prescribed to reduce the risk of heart […]
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System
Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System: The Indian Highways Management Company Limited (IHMCL), a company promoted by NHAI has signed an agreement with ICICI Bank to implement country’s first comprehensive Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) tolling system at Choryasi Fee Plaza in Gujarat on NH-48. Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System is a barrier-less tolling system […]
PRATUSH Radiometer
PRATUSH Radiometer: Scientists at the Raman Research Institute have proposed a pioneering mission called PRATUSH designed to unlock the Cosmic Dawn. Probing ReionizATion of the Universe using Signal from Hydrogen (PRATUSH) is a radio telescope to be sited on the moon’s far side. It is built by the Raman Research Institute(RRI) in Bengaluru with active […]
CEREBO : Indigenous Brain Tool
CEREBO : Indigenous Brain Tool CEREBO, an indigenous hand-held diagnostic device developed by ICMR with AIIMS Bhopal, NIMHANS Bengaluru, and Bioscan Research, has been launched to detect traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) within a minute. CEREBO – Indigenous Brain Tool is a hand-held, portable, non-invasive diagnostic device for brain injuries. It Uses near-infrared spectroscopy + machine […]
The World Liberty Financial tokens
The World Liberty Financial tokens: The World Liberty Financial tokens ($WLFI), linked to the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture, began trading on major exchanges like Binance, OKX, and Bybit. It is a cryptocurrency token ($WLFI) under the World Liberty Financial DeFi platform. Functions alongside a stablecoin issued by the venture. Initiated in 2024 by the Trump […]
Bordeaux Mixture
Bordeaux Mixture: Planters in the Chikkamagaluru and Hassan districts of Karnataka are gearing up to apply Bordeaux mixture for the third or fourth time this year, following earlier crop damage caused by unseasonal rainfall. Bordeaux mixture is a bactericide and fungicide made by mixing copper sulfate and lime (calcium hydroxide) with water. Discovered in the […]
Blue Sea Dragon
Blue Sea Dragon: Several beaches in Spain were forced to shut down after an unusual invasion of blue sea dragons. The blue dragon (Glaucus atlanticus) is a type of mollusk known as a nudibranch. They also are known as blue sea slugs, blue angels, and sea swallows. It can be found drifting on the surface […]
National Nutrition Week 2025
National Nutrition Week 2025: India will observe National Nutrition Week (NNW) 2025 from September 1 to 7, focusing on the theme “Eat Right for a Better Life.” The week-long campaign highlights the importance of balanced diets, mindful eating, and prevention of malnutrition and lifestyle-related diseases. Coordinated by the Ministries of Health & Family Welfare and […]
