Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Phosphorus: Phosphorus accumulation in US farmland is causing significant water pollution. It is a highly reactive nonmetallic chemical element of the nitrogen family (Group 15 [Va] of the periodic table). It has the symbol P and atomic number 15. The two main forms of phosphorus are white phosphorus and red phosphorus. White phosphorus is a […]

Nipah Virus : Two Case In West Bengal India recently confirmed two Nipah virus cases in West Bengal since December, with health authorities containing the situation amid misinformation and heightened airport screenings in parts of Asia. Nipah virus (NiV) is a zoonotic virus (it is transmitted from animals to humans) and can also be transmitted […]

Deuteron: A new study out of the ALICE collaboration at CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (LHC) has explained how deuterons survive high-energy particle collisions. A deuteron is a stable isotope of hydrogen with a nucleus containing one proton and one neutron. It is denoted by the symbol “²H” or “D”. It is found in small amounts […]

WaSH Warriors: The Ministry of Jal Shakti honoured WaSH Warriors from across India at a special Samvad Samaroh in New Delhi in January 2026, recognising grassroots leadership in water and sanitation.WaSH Warriors are grassroots champions—individuals from rural communities—who lead efforts in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH), especially under the Jal Jeevan Mission and allied programmes.Aim […]

New Aadhaar App: The Government of India has launched the New Aadhaar App in January 2026, dedicated to the nation.This next-generation app, introduces a Privacy-First approach, allowing users to update mobile numbers from home.dhaar App is a secure, next-generation mobile platform designed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).It is significantly different from the […]

Maharashtra launches country’s first menopause clinics: Maharashtra has launched the country’s first dedicated menopause clinics across government hospitals and urban health facilities to address women’s physical and mental health needs.Dedicated menopause clinics within the public healthcare system that provide integrated medical and psychological care for women undergoing menopause, recognising it as a natural but health-sensitive […]

Smart Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder: In a major boost to India’s maritime infrastructure, the Union Department of Fisheries has sanctioned the development of a Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbour at Mayabunder, Andaman & Nicobar Islands.Mayabunder is a town and tehsil and the administrative headquarters of the North and Middle Andaman district, serving as a key […]

Indian Ocean Naval Symposium: Boosting maritime engagement with Indonesia, a key member of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS), and advancing the vision of MAHASAGAR, the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS) departed Belawan recently, after a successful three-day port call. It is a voluntary initiative that seeks to increase maritime cooperation among navies of […]

Mir Alam Tank: In News Nine workers and engineers working on the bridge across the Mir Alam tank were rescued by the Hyderabad Disaster Management and Asset Protection Agency (HYDRAA) after their boat malfunctioned in the middle of the lake recently. Mir Alam Tank, located in Hyderabad, Telangana, is a historic reservoir to the south […]

Bacillus subtilis : State microbe Kerala officially declared Bacillus subtilis as ‘State microbe’. Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis) is a type of probiotic (“good” bacteria) found naturally in the human gut. It’s also found in fermented foods. It is a spore forming, motile, rod-shaped, Gram-positive, facultative aerobe. It is mostly found in soil and vegetation with […]