Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant: IIT Delhi researchers recently developed an AI- Agent AILA- Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant. Artificially Intelligent Lab Assistant (AILA) is an AI agent which can independently run complex scientific experiments, analyse results, and make decisions in real time. It was developed by IIT Delhi researchers in collaboration with scientists from Denmark and […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Superkilonova
Superkilonova: The study by an international research team, including scientists from IIT Bombay and the Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bengaluru, reports the possible discovery of a superkilonova, a rare and powerful cosmic explosion. Kilonova: When two neutron stars collide, they eject heavy radioactive elements such as gold, platinum and neodymium, whose decay produces optical and […]
Raccoon Roundworm : New Study
Raccoon Roundworm : New Study Europe is on alert after a new study revealed the raccoon roundworm, Baylisascaris procyonis, has firmly taken hold in wild raccoons across nine countries. The raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris procyonis) is the common large roundworm or ascarid found in the small intestinal tract of raccoons. It infects raccoons in parts of […]
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD)
Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD): Concerns over space debris safety resurfaced after orbital debris damaged a window of China’s Shenzhou-20 crewed spacecraft. The incident has renewed global attention on protecting astronauts and spacecraft from Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD).Micrometeoroids and Orbital Debris (MMOD) refers to a combined threat from naturally occurring space particles and human-made […]
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator : In News
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator : In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) recently said that the financial fraud risk indicator (or FRI) has prevented potential losses of ₹660 crore across the banking ecosystem within six months of the rollout of this initiative. It was launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT’s) Digital Intelligence Unit (DIU). […]
Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) Mission
Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN (MAVEN) Mission: NASA has lost contact with its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft, the Mars orbiter that has worked for more than a decade to study how the planet’s atmosphere is escaping into space. It is the first spacecraft mission dedicated to surveying the upper atmosphere of Mars. […]
Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System
Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System: The soil tests in Kuttanad paddy fields which are part of Kuttanad Wetland Agricultural System in Kerala showed increased level of aluminium concentrations in paddy fields. It is unique and the only system in India that favours rice cultivation below sea level. The Kuttanad system is a complex mosaic of […]
GhostPairing
GhostPairing: The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory about an active threat campaign which targets WhatsApp users by using a new technique called GhostPairing. GhostPairing is a type of WhatsApp attack where hackers secretly link their own device to a victim’s WhatsApp account. It gives hackers almost full access without the […]
The Government of India will set up a Bureau of Port Security
The Government of India will set up a Bureau of Port Security: The Central Government has decided to establish a Bureau of Port Security (BoPS). The new body will enhance security at ports and on vessels through better coordination, intelligence sharing, and risk-based security planning. The decision comes at a time when India’s ports are […]
Autophagy
Autophagy: Researchers have uncovered a surprising player in autophagy process that can pave the way for developing therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. It is a key biological process where cells clear out damaged and unwanted materials. The autophagy pathway, which removes damaged material and defends against infections, is disrupted in diseases […]
