Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Soil-Powered Fuel Cell: A team from Northwestern University has developed a soil-powered fuel cell that harvests energy from microbes in the soil. This small fuel cell, about the size of a book, could be used to power underground sensors in applications like green infrastructure and precision agriculture. The researchers tested the fuel cell by using […]

National Essential Diagnostics List : Review The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has begun the process of revising the current National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) and invited relevant stakeholders to offer suggestions on adding or deleting diagnostic tests to the current list by the end of February. National Essential Diagnostics List the essential and […]

Chang’e 6 Mission : Status The China National Space Administration (CNSA) recently announced that the Chang’e 6 sample return mission is on track to land on the surface of the Moon in the first half of 2024. The Chang’e 6 mission is a planned lander designed to return samples from the lunar south pole. The […]

Paramyrothecium indicum : New Species Of Pathogenic Fungus Scientists recently discovered a new species of fungus in Kerala, named ‘Paramyrothecium indicum’ Paramyrothecium indicum is a new species of phytopathogenic fungus. Phytopathogens are parasites surviving on a plant host. Most of Paramyrothecium are phytopathogens. They are responsible for “serious plant diseases which might negatively affect crop […]

Gut Microbiota : Finding Scientists are finding that the gut microbiota may be linked to heart health, some cancers, and even the colour of urine. The human gut microbiota refers to the trillions of microbes, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, that live in the human gut. Previously, people referred to the gut microbiota […]

One Vehicle One FASTag Initiative: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched the ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative. The National Highways Authority of India suggested tagging users to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) process by the end of January 31 to avoid deactivation. The move aims to enhance the efficiency of the […]

Operation Amrith : Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health The Kerala Drug Control Department has initiated Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to curb the overuse of antibiotics in the state. Pharmacies are required to maintain accurate records of antibiotic sales, display posters stating ‘antibiotics not sold without doctor’s prescription,’ and comply with […]

Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee:   The Supreme Court recently questioned the Centre on why reports of the court-appointed Technical Experts Committee (TEC) on the biosafety of genetically modified (GM) crops were not looked into by the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) is the statutory committee constituted under the “Rules for […]

Samavesha Project: The Indian Science, Technology, and Engineering Facilities Map (I-STEM) is launching the Samavesha project at IISc., Bengaluru. The project aims to enhance research collaboration in India by improving accessibility to facilities and labs. The platform allows researchers and industries to connect with institutions that have the required equipment, enabling them to rent it […]

Cabo Verde : Malaria Free City The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde (also known as Cape Verde) as a malaria-free country. Cabo Verde has become the third country to acquire the status in the global health organisation’s African region. The country has now joined Mauritius and Algeria, who were certified in 1973 […]