Facciolella smithi: Indian scientists recently discovered a new deep-sea eel species, Facciolella smithi (Smith’s witch eel), in the Arabian Sea. Facciolella smithi (Smith’s witch eel) is a new species of deep-sea eel. It was discovered by the scientists at the ICAR–National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources, Lucknow. The specimen was collected at a depth ranging […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Genome
Genome: Researchers recently sequenced the first whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago — the oldest DNA sample from Egypt to date. A genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic information. A genome includes all of the hereditary instructions for creating and maintaining life, as well as […]
Terbium
Terbium: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early — using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium. Terbium is a rare-earth metal of the lanthanide series of the periodic table. It occurs in many rare-earth minerals but is […]
C-FLOOD Platform
C-FLOOD Platform: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform. C-FLOOD Platform is a Unified Inundation Forecasting System. It is collaboratively developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal […]
DengiAll
DengiAll: India’s efforts to develop a safe and effective dengue vaccine have taken a significant leap forward, with its first indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, reaching 50% enrolment in Phase 3 clinical trials. It is developed by Panacea Biotec under a licensing agreement with the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), targeting all four dengue […]
Darknet
Darknet: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) recently said its Kochi zonal unit busted “India’s most prolific darknet drug syndicate” operating under the name “Ketamelon”. Darknet refers to a segment of the internet that is accessible only through advanced protocols designed to provide user anonymity and security. Unlike the surface web, which can be easily accessed […]
RailOne App
RailOne App: The Union Railway Minister recently launched a new app, RailOne, in New Delhi. RailOne App is a new super app designed to serve as a one-stop platform for all railway-related queries and passenger needs. The app has been conceived by the Railways’ Public Sector Undertaking (PSU), the Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). […]
Microcrystalline Cellulose
Microcrystalline Cellulose: The pharma unit of Sigachi Industries in Hyderabad, which makes microcrystalline cellulose (MCC), was the scene of a lethal accident recently, with the toll rising to 36. Microcrystalline Cellulose (MCC) is a free-flowing powdery substance extracted as a pulp from fibrous plant material called refined wood pulp. It is a purified, partially depolymerized […]
GOSAT-GW Satellite
GOSAT-GW Satellite: Japan launched the GOSAT-GW Satellite from the Tanegashima Space Centre. The Global Observing SATellite for Greenhouse gases and Water cycle (GOSAT-GW) is a Japanese Earth observation satellite . It was launched by the Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). It is carrying two instruments onboard: the Total Anthropogenic and Natural emissions mapping SpectrOmeter-3 (TANSO-3), […]
Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange
Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange: In fast-paced corporate environment, efficient and integrated communication is essential for productivity, and Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange (EPABX) systems serve as a critical infrastructure enabling seamless internal and external connectivity in offices.EPABX is a telephone switching system used in businesses to manage both internal and external communication, allowing multiple […]
