Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Rajmarg Saathi: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched ‘Rajmarg Saathi’, a modernized Route Patrolling Vehicle (RPV) system to enhance highway safety, emergency response, and road maintenance efficiency.Rajmarg Saathi is Upgraded Route Patrolling Vehicles (RPVs) designed for efficient highway patrolling and incident management.

Tata Institute of Social Sciences: A permanent Vice-Chancellor is set to be appointed in Mumbai-based Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), with the selection committee slated to conduct in-person interviews with 10 shortlisted candidates Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) is a multi-campus, public-funded research university in Mumbai, India. TISS is Asia’s oldest institute for […]

CE20 Cryogenic Engine: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully carried out the sea level hot test of its CE20 cryogenic engine. CE20 Cryogenic engine s the indigenous engine developed by the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO. It is powering the upper stage of the LVM3 launch vehicle and has been qualified to […]

Dharini : 3D Image Of Foetal Brain The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) released highly detailed 3D images of a foetal brain named, Dharini. It is now the largest publicly accessible digital dataset of the human foetal brain and is freely available to researchers worldwide. The dataset provides detailed insights into brain development from the […]

African Swine Fever : Outbreak in kerala An outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), a highly contagious disease affecting pigs, has been reported in Kerala’s Kottayam district. Authorities have initiated culling measures and declared infected zones to contain the disease’s spread.ASF is endemic to sub-Saharan Africa but has spread globally to regions like Asia and […]

GenCast Model: According to a research paper published in the journal Nature by Google DeepMind researchers, a new machine-learning weather prediction model called GenCast can outperform the best traditional forecasting systems in at least some situations. GenCast Model is a new machine-learning weather prediction model. It uses a diffusion model approach similar to Artificial Intelligence […]

Gene Therapy Treatment for Haemophilia: Indian scientists have developed a novel gene therapy for haemophilia A, offering a one-time treatment to replace frequent clotting factor injections.In a trial at Christian Medical College, Vellore, five patients have been free of bleeding episodes for over a year.Haemophilia A is a genetic disorder caused by insufficient Factor VIII, […]

Cow Milk Production: Cow protection and welfare have always been a key focus in Uttar Pradesh, especially under the leadership of Yogi Adityanath, both as the Chief Minister and the Peethadheeshwar of Gorakshapeeth. The state has seen significant efforts to promote indigenous cow breeds, enhance milk production, and provide welfare to cows.

Bharat Antariksha Station: India is poised to reach new heights in space exploration with ambitious plans to establish the Bharat Antariksha Station by 2035 and land an Indian astronaut on the Moon by 2040. Union Minister of State for Science & Technology and Space, Jitendra Singh, unveiled this roadmap during a press conference, emphasizing the […]

Hyperloop test track: IIT Madras has completed a 410-meter Hyperloop test track, marking a significant milestone in India’s journey toward futuristic transport systems. Hyperloop is a high-speed transportation system in which pods, functioning as pressurised vehicles, travel at incredible speeds through low-pressure tubes. The Hyperloop concept was originally popularised by Elon Musk in 2012. These […]