Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

ESCAPEDE Mission: Blue Origin has successfully launched Nasa’s highly anticipated Escapade mission to Mars. The ESCAPADE (Escape and Plasma Acceleration and Dynamics Explorers) mission is the first coordinated multi-spacecraft orbital science mission to the Mars. Its twin orbiters known as Blue and Gold which will take simultaneous observations from different locations around Mars. It is […]

Moon’s Sphere of Influence (MSI): ISRO confirmed that the Chandrayaan-3 Propulsion Module (PM) re-entered the Moon’s Sphere of Influence (MSI) during its high-altitude Earth-bound orbit, undergoing two lunar flybys.The Moon’s Sphere of Influence (MSI) is the region around the Moon where its gravitational influence dominates over Earth’s for orbital calculations.Inside this region, it is mathematically […]

Coronary Artery Disease: New research from Seoul scientists reveals how gut microbes may influence the development of coronary artery disease, the world’s leading killer. It is a common type of heart disease. CAD also may be called coronary heart disease. It affects the main blood vessels that supply blood to the heart, called the coronary […]

Altermagnetism : Discovery The discovery of altermagnetism represents a step forward in physicists’ understanding of the magnetic world. Magnetism has long been categorised into two primary types: ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism. Ferromagnetism is responsible for the behaviour of materials like iron and nickel, where all magnetic moments align in the same direction, producing strong magnetisation – […]

Cornea : New Amend for Donar The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare recently amended the Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues (Amendment) Rules, 2025, to boost cornea donation and transplant services across the country. The cornea is the clear outer layer at the front of the eye. It covers the pupil (the opening […]

Improvised Explosive Device: J&K Police recently arrested seven locals linked to a terror module, seizing 2900 kg of IED-making materials and arms. An IED is a type of unconventional explosive weapon that can take any form and be activated in a variety of ways. IEDs are used by criminals, vandals, terrorists, suicide bombers, and insurgents. […]

Indian Laburnum: According to SeasonWatch -a citizen science project that monitors tree phenology observed that over the last few years, Indian laburnum trees flowers have been blooming earlier than usual. Indian laburnum (Cassia fistula) is called “amaltas” in northern India and “kanikonna” in south It is a species of flowering plant in the Fabaceae family. […]

Molasses: The Central government has decided to allow export of 1.5 million tonnes (MT) of sugar for the 2025-26 and also remove 50 per cent export duty on molasses. It is a byproduct which comes from crushed sugar cane or sugar beets. It is a dense, viscous liquid of dark brown tint, rich in sugars, […]

Rift Valley Fever: The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) affecting Mauritania and Senegal in Western Africa. It is caused by a Phlebovirus belonging to the Phenuiviridae family. It primarily affects animals such as sheep, goats, cattle, and camels. Humans become infected through close contact with infected animals or […]

ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal: The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), 2025, the ICFT-UNESCO Gandhi Medal continues to honour cinematic works that embody Mahatma Gandhi’s values of peace, non-violence, and inter-cultural dialogue. ICFT–UNESCO Gandhi Medal was instituted at 46th edition of IFFI (2015) in collaboration with International Council For Film, Television And Audiovisual Communication (ICFT)-Paris […]