Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Peregrine Lunar Lander: The Peregrine Lunar Lander was launched aboard the United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket to embark on its pioneering journey to explore the Moon. Peregrine Lander is designed to carry scientific instruments and other payloads to the Moon’s surface, specifically targeting the Sinus Viscositatis region. This area, also known as the Bay of […]

Camptothecin : Anti-Cancer Drug Researchers at the Indian Institutes of Technology Madras and Mandi have metabolically engineered Nothapodytes nimmoniana plant cells to increase production of anti-cancer drug camptothecin (CPT). Camptothecin is an important anti-cancer drug lead molecule for high-value drugs like Topotecan and Irinotecan. It is a potent topoisomerase I inhibitor extracted mainly from – […]

Zosurabalpin : New Class Of Antibiotics Researchers have identified a new class of antibiotics, specifically zosurabalpin, with the potential to combat drug-resistant bacterium Acinetobacter baumannii. This antibiotic was found to be effective against CRAB (carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii)-induced pneumonia and sepsis in mouse models. Zosurabalpin, a drug candidate, was developed through the optimization of a tethered […]

Starlink Satellites With Direct-To-Cell: SpaceX successfully launched the first set of Starlink satellites equipped with direct-to-cell capabilities. Direct-to-cell refers to a technology that enables communication signals, such as text messages, voice, and data, to be transmitted directly from space-based satellites to mobile devices (cell phones) without the need for traditional ground-based infrastructure. In the context […]

Lunar Gateway Station : NASA The UAE recently announced its participation in developing a module on NASA’s Lunar Gateway Station alongside the USA, Japan, Canada, and the European Union. Lunar Gateway Station is a primary component of NASA’s Artemis program. Artemis intends to establish a long-term base on the Moon (Artemis base), and the Lunar […]

Rejupave Technology : Border Roads Organisation The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has utilised road construction technology i.e. Rejupave technology to build high-altitude bituminous road sections at the Sela tunnel and LGG-Damteng-Yangste (LDY) road near the India-China border in Arunachal Pradesh. Rejupave Technology is developed by India’s oldest and premier road research organisation, CSIR-Central Road Research […]

High-Frequency Plasma Waves: Scientists have detected the existence of high-frequency plasma waves in the Martian Upper Atmosphere with novel narrowband and broadband features that can help to understand plasma processes in the Martian plasma environment. Scientists have examined the existence of high-frequency plasma waves in the Martian plasma environment by making use of the high-resolution […]

30 Doradus B : A Supernova   NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory recently captured a stunning image of 30 Doradus B, a supernova remnant that is part of a vibrant region of space where stars have been forming for millions of years. The team of astronomers studying the remnant discovered that it could not have been […]

Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fiber Connection Project: The Prime Minister of India in Kavaratti, Lakshadweep, inaugurated Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection (KLI-SOFC) project. Kochi-Lakshadweep islands submarine optical fiber connection project is the submarine cable connectivity project from Mainland (Kochi) to eleven Lakshadweep Islands namely, Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Kadmat, Chetlet, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Androth, Kiltan, Bangaram […]