Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Rubella: The World Health Organization recently announced Nepal has eliminated rubella as a public health problem. Rubella is a highly contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. It’s also called German measles or three-day measles. Rubella isn’t the same as measles, but the two illnesses share some signs and symptoms, such as […]

e-Jagriti Platform: Over two lakh users, including NRIs, have registered on the e-Jagriti platform since its launch. e-Jagriti is a flagship initiative by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. It is aimed at strengthening the consumer dispute redressal system across the country. The project focuses on the computerization and networking of all Consumer […]

Removable Solar Panel System: Indian Railways has commissioned the country’s first removable solar panel system installed between railway tracks. It is a 70-metre-long solar installation with 28 removable panels generating 15 KWp power. Placed between railway tracks, ensuring efficient use of space. Launched in: August 2025 at Banaras Locomotive Works, Varanasi by the Ministry of […]

Indian astronaut to land on moon in 2040: Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced in the Lok Sabha that an Indian astronaut will land on the Moon by 2040, while also outlining India’s broader space roadmap. India’s proposed crewed lunar mission by 2040 is part of a long-term vision to position India as a global space […]

Dubai introduces unified “One Freezone Passport” license system: Dubai has launched the “One Freezone Passport”, a unified licensing system enabling companies to operate across all of the emirate’s free zones under a single license. The reform, unveiled by the Dubai Free Zones Council, is expected to significantly lower costs, reduce bureaucracy, and accelerate business expansion.

Ambergris : Seized The Ahmedabad Rural Special Operations Group (SOG) recently seized 2.97 kg of ambergris, commonly known as sperm whale vomit, worth nearly ₹2.97 crore in the international market and arrested two people. Ambergris, also known as ‘whale vomit’ is a solid, waxy substance produced in the digestive system of sperm whales (Physeter macrocephalus). […]

Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis: Kerala’s health department has sounded an alert in Kozhikode district after three back to back cases of the rare Primary Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (PAM) were reported in the region. It is an infection of the brain and the membranes covering the brain. It is caused by Naegleria fowleri, known as the “brain eating […]

Polyvalent Antivenom: Experts at the Assam Snake Symposium 2025 in Guwahati called for region-specific antivenoms, highlighting the ineffectiveness of the current polyvalent serum in Northeast India. Polyvalent Antivenom is alife-saving serum therapy used to neutralize venom from snakebites. It Covers multiple snake species with a single antidote. Developed by: Indian manufacturers in collaboration with research […]

Sakura Science Programme: A group of 34 students from India has been flagged off to Japan to take part in the Sakura Science Programme 2025. It is a youth exchange initiative officially called the Japan-Asia Youth Exchange Program in Science. Implemented by the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). Launched in: 2014 by Japan. India […]

Escherichia coli : New Study Researchers have shown in a new study that genetically engineered Escherichia coli bacteria can be turned into self-powered chemical sensors that interface directly with electronics. It is commonly known as E. coli, is a type of bacteria that can be found in the intestines of humans and animals. It is […]