Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

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, […]

Cathepsin B: Researchers at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB) found that reducing the activity of a cellular protein called ‘Cathepsin B’ (Cat B) helps preserve the ovarian reserve. Cathepsin B is a lysosomal cysteine protease. It is primarily localized within subcellular endosomal and lysosomal compartments. It is involved in the turnover of intracellular […]

NeVA Digital Platform Launched in Puducherry: Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting & Parliamentary Affairs inaugurated the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) platform for the Puducherry Legislative Assembly.NeVA is a workflow-based digital platform launched under the “One Nation, One Application” initiative to digitise legislative functioning in a paperless, efficient, and transparent manner.It is funded […]