Kyasanur Forest Disease : High Alert The Chikkamagaluru District health officials are on high alert to prevent Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), also known as monkey fever, in the district. KFD, also referred to as Monkey Fever, is a tick-borne viral haemorrhagic disease mostly found in southern India. The disease was first reported from the Kyasanur […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Methanol Poisoning : Six Tourists Lost Their Lives
Methanol Poisoning : Six Tourists Lost Their Lives Six tourists tragically lost their lives in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning which has raised global alarm. Methanol Poisoning is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition that arises when methanol, a type of alcohol widely used in industrial applications, is ingested, inhaled, or absorbed through the […]
GQ-RCP Platform
GQ-RCP Platform: Researchers at the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science and Technology, have developed a new technology for early and accurate detection of HIV.The newly developed GQ Topology-Targeted Reliable Conformational Polymorphism (GQ-RCP) platform, adapted from SARS-CoV-2 diagnostics, highlights the innovative capabilities of Indian research […]
Centrifugal Process & Uranium Enrichment
Centrifugal Process & Uranium Enrichment: Iran announced plans to launch advanced centrifuges in response to a censure resolution by the UN’s International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), escalating tensions over its nuclear program. Centrifuges spin uranium gas at high speeds to enrich uranium by increasing the concentration of the fissile isotope U-235.
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches VISION Portal to Empower Underprivileged Youth
Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches VISION Portal to Empower Underprivileged Youth: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network) on 21 November 2024 in New Delhi. Developed by the Utsav Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Gurugram, the portal aims to uplift underprivileged youth through education, […]
Mann Ki Baat
Mann Ki Baat: 16th Episode Of ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Inspiring Stories Of Youth, Culture, And Environmental ConservationThis comprehensive speech from Mann Ki Baat touches upon various inspiring themes, initiatives, and the spirit of collective efforts in India.The PM emphasized the transformative impact of NCC on youth, instilling discipline, leadership, and service.
Gwalior Unveils India’s First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with a State-of-the-Art CBG Plant
Gwalior Unveils India’s First Self-Sufficient Gaushala with a State-of-the-Art CBG Plant: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first modern, self-sufficient gaushala in Laltipara, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh. The gaushala, named Adarsh Gaushala, houses a state-of-the-art Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plant, marking a major milestone in India’s journey toward achieving sustainable development and promoting green energy solutions. This […]
IISc Introduces STRONG for Nanopore Research
IISc Introduces STRONG for Nanopore Research: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have introduced a groundbreaking language called STRONG (STring Representation Of Nanopore Geometry), which encodes the shape and structure of nanopores. This new tool is set to revolutionize nanopore research by enabling machine learning (ML) models to predict their properties accurately. Published […]
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission
ISRO and ASA Join Hands for Gaganyaan Mission: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has entered into a significant collaboration with the Australian Space Agency (ASA) to support India’s first crewed spaceflight program, Gaganyaan. On November 20, 2024, the two space agencies signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) to enhance cooperation on crew and crew module […]
VISION Portal
VISION Portal: Union Minister launched the VISION Portal (Viksit Bharat Initiative for Student Innovation and Outreach Network) to democratize startup skills and innovation among underprivileged children.Inaugurated on November 21, 2024. Ministry: Operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
