Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

ISRO has successfully germinated black-eyed pea (lobia) seeds in space using its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a significant milestone in space agriculture by successfully germinating black-eyed pea (lobia) seeds aboard its Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS). This breakthrough underscores the potential for […]

Central Suspect Registry : In News Since the launch of the online ‘Central suspect registry’,the Centre has declined six lakh fraudulent transactions and saved Rs 1,800 crore. Central Suspect Registry is an initiative to strengthen cyberfraud risk management by creating a registry of identifiers. It was created based on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP). […]

Neuralink : Brain-Computer Interface Company Elon Musk announced that a 3rd person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company, Neuralink, to connect the nervous system to machines. Neuralink plans to expand its trials with the goal of implanting the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people in 2025. Brain-Computer Interface (BCI): BCI […]

Electrokinetic Mining : Eco-Friendly Method For Extracting Rare Earth Elements A research team developed electrokinetic mining (EKM), an eco-friendly method for extracting rare earth elements. Electrokinetic Mining is a novel mining technique which uses Electrokinetic i.e the application of a direct or alternating electric field to accelerate the migration of movable species, such as metals, […]

Pixxel and Digantara Launch Satellites for Earth and Space Monitoring: India’s private space sector, two Indian start-ups, Pixxel and Digantara, launched their satellites aboard a SpaceX rocket. These pioneering missions are aimed at addressing pressing global challenges such as agriculture, defence, and space sustainability. Pixxel’s launch introduces a constellation of satellites for advanced Earth observation, […]

India-Spain Declare 2026 as ‘Dual Year’ for Culture, Tourism, and AI: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that India and Spain will commemorate 2026 as a ‘dual year’ focusing on culture, tourism, and advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). This initiative aims to strengthen bilateral ties and promote mutual understanding between the two nations.

Zombie Deer Disease: Scientists express concern over the possibility of the deadly and incurable ‘zombie deer’ disease affecting humans. Zombie Deer Disease scientifically as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), it is a progressive and fatal neurological disease which primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It is caused by infectious proteins called prions. Prions are misfolded […]

India’s Genomic Data Set: India achieved a historic milestone at the Genome India Data Conclave in New Delhi with the launch of the Indian Genomic Data (IGD) Set under the GenomeIndia Project (GIP) and frameworks like the Framework for Exchange of Data Protocols (FeED) and the Indian Biological Data Centre (IBDC) Portals.These initiatives position India […]

Nobel Winning Research on C. Elegans: The roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans has played a pivotal role in numerous Nobel Prize-winning discoveries, shedding light on fundamental biological processes.Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun (2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine): Discovered microRNAs and their crucial role in gene expression control. Osamu Shimomura, Martin Chalfie, and Roger Tsien (2008 […]

First Private Satellite Constellation: India’s space industry marked a historic milestone with the launch of its first private satellite constellation by Google-backed Pixxel, a Bengaluru-based space-tech startup.A private satellite constellation of six hyperspectral imaging satellites launched by Pixxel, backed by Google.Developed by Pixxel, with collaboration from SpaceX, which facilitated the launch. Launch location: Vandenberg Space […]