Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

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 […]

Fog Pass Devices : Indian Railways To ensure smooth rail operations, Indian Railways have provisioned 19,742 Fog Pass Devices during the foggy weather. Fog Pass Devices is a GPS based navigation device that helps the loco pilot to navigate during dense fog conditions. It provides on-board real-time information (Display as well as voice guidance) to […]

India’s Steel Sector : 2nd Largest Producer The Steel Sector has witnessed tremendous growth and India has emerged as a global force in steel production and the 2nd largest producer of steel in the world after China. India’s steel output has been 125.32 million tonnes (MT) of crude steel and 121.29 MT of finished steel […]

What Is Cyber Kidnapping? The recent case of a Chinese student found unharmed in the US after his parents paid an $80,000 ransom to alleged ‘kidnappers’ has spotlighted the growing menace of cyber extortion plots globally involving convincing victims to isolate themselves. Cyber kidnapping refers to an online extortion crime where scammers persuade an individual […]

UC-POP-Au : Photocatalyst IISER Bhopal recently developed a new photocatalyst called UC-POP-Au, which absorbs the entire spectrum of light, making it a potent catalyst for chemical processes. Photocatalyst is a combination of two words: photo, related to photon, and catalyst, which is a substance altering the reaction rate in its presence. Photocatalysts are materials that […]

Aspergillus fumigatus : Deadly Fungus An international team of researchers recently unveiled ground-breaking findings on the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, which can cause deadly disease in humans. It is a species of fungus that causes diseases in humans. It can be found throughout the environment, including in soil, plant matter, and household dust. The fungus can […]

Direct-To-Mobile (D2M) Technology Services: Indian telecom operators have asked the government to auction the spectrum that will be used for direct-to-mobile (D2M) technology services. D2M is similar to that of an FM radio, where a receiver within the device can tap into different radio frequencies. This new-age technology is a combination of broadband and broadcast […]