Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release Of Torpedo (SMART) System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) tested a next-generation torpedo release system. Supersonic Missile-Assisted Release of Torpedo (SMART) System has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation. It was launched from a ground mobile launcher from the Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Salmonella Contamination
Salmonella Contamination: The United States has taken stringent measures in response to salmonella contamination in shipments from Mahashian Di Hatti Pvt Ltd (MDH). The situation underscores the importance of stringent quality control measures in food production and distribution. Authorities worldwide are closely monitoring such incidents to protect consumers and maintain food safety standards. Salmonella is […]
TacticAI
TacticAI: Google’s DeepMind developed and evaluated TacticAI in a multi-year research collaboration with experts from Liverpool Football Club. TacticAI is an AI system that can provide experts with tactical insights, particularly on corner kicks (football), through predictive and generative AI. It can be used by football team managers as an assistant for tactics. It is […]
Doordarshan Logo : Changed Colour
Doordarshan Logo : Changed Colour National broadcaster Doordarshan (DD) has changed the colour of its historic flagship logo from red to saffron. Political parties accused the public broadcaster of adopting a colour closely associated with the ruling political party, especially because the change was made in the middle of the election process. DD said the […]
Global Leaders Group On Antimicrobial Resistance
Global Leaders Group On Antimicrobial Resistance: The European Society for Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases and the Global Leaders Group (GLG) on AMR jointly organised a high-level event, ‘Forging partnerships between science and policy’. Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance consists of world leaders and experts from across sectors working together to accelerate political action […]
Project ISHAN
Project ISHAN: India has started the process of unifying its four airspace regions under Project Indian Single Sky Harmonized Air Traffic Management at Nagpur (ISHAN). This initiative is expected to enhance air traffic management, benefiting airlines and passengers by making operations more efficient and safer. Challenges include technological implementation, process changes, and retraining of staff. […]
Critical Minerals Summit
Critical Minerals Summit: The Ministry of Mines will hold a two day “Critical Minerals Summit: Enhancing Beneficiation and Processing Capabilities” in New Delhi. Critical Minerals Summit is organised by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, in collaboration with the Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation (Shakti), the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) and the […]
Opioids
Opioids: The US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s three-day visit to China spoke about the production and export of “synthetic opioid precursors”, specifically the drug fentanyl. Opioids are a class of drugs that derive from or mimic, natural substances found in the opium poppy plant. They activate an area of nerve cells in the brain […]
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic Syndrome: The use of fairness creams has been linked to nephrotic syndrome, with high levels of mercury found in the blood and urine of affected individuals. The study, published in Kidney International, reports 15 cases of nephropathy traced to the use of fairness creams. Nephrotic Syndrome is a kidney disorder characterized by excessive protein […]
Shenzhou-18 Mission : China
Shenzhou-18 Mission : China China launched the Shenzhou-18 spacecraft carrying a three-member crew to its orbiting Tiangong space station. The mission is part of China’s ambitious space program, which aims to put astronauts on the moon by 2030. The Shenzhou-18 spacecraft lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern China atop a Long […]
