Launch Of Tanager-1: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) launched the Tanager-1 satellite to detect major emitters of carbon dioxide and methane. Tanager-1 will use imaging spectrometer technology to measure wavelengths of light that are reflected by Earth’s surface. Methane and Carbon dioxide absorb different wavelengths of light, leaving spectral “fingerprints” that the imaging […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Acetanilide
Acetanilide: Five persons fell unconscious and were hospitalised when they were engaged in shifting acetanilide bags from one container to another in Visakhapatnam recently. Acetanilide is a synthetic organic compoundwith a designated molecular formula of C8H9NO. It is also known as N-phenylacetamide, acetanil, or acetanilide. It is a white, odorless solid. It is functionally related […]
Metal-Organic Framework
Metal-Organic Framework: Researchers have developed a bunch of electrochemical and optical biosensors based on nano polymers multifunctional Metal-organic framework (MOF) and 2-dimensional (2D) materials. Metal-organic framework are uniform structured porous materials suitable for solid-phase extraction. These are the multifunctional coordination polymers. These are a class of nanomaterials defined by their typical and unique property […]
Fluoxetine
Fluoxetine: A recent study has revealed that long-term exposure to fluoxetine (Prozac) can significantly disrupt the behaviour and reproductive traits of the male guppy fish. Fluoxetine is a common antidepressant medication. It inhibits the uptake of serotonin by nerve cells (neurons) and helps people with depression, panic, anxiety, or obsessive-compulsive symptoms. At low concentrations, fluoxetine […]
Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones
Foot-And-Mouth Disease : Free Zones The Union government recently decided to establish foot-and-mouth disease-free zones in eight States — Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Gujarat. Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) is a severe, highly contagious viral diseaseof livestock that has a significant economic impact. The disease affects cattle, swine, sheep, goats, […]
Dhulikhel Becomes Nepal’s First ‘Healthy City’ And Second Healthiest City In Asia: WHO
Dhulikhel Becomes Nepal’s First ‘Healthy City’ And Second Healthiest City In Asia: WHO WHO has declared Dhulikhel Municipality of Kavrepalanchok district as Nepal’s first ‘healthy city’ and second healthiest city in Asia. Since 2014, Dhulikhel Municipality has implemented various programmes to achieve the status.
Piezoelectric Polymer
Piezoelectric Polymer: Researchers from Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS), an autonomous institute of Department of Science and Technology, in collaboration with scientists from National Chemical Laboratory (CSIR-NCL), Pune have developed a security alert system based on piezoelectric polymer nanocomposite. Piezoelectric Polymers are polymers that can generate electric charges on the surface under […]
Finternet
Finternet: The ex-chairman of UIDAI described the idea of ‘Finternet’ at the Global Fintech Fest (GFF) in Mumbai. Finternet refers to the multiple financial ecosystems interconnected with each other, much like the internet. It would lower barriers between different financial services and systems, drastically reducing the complex clearing and messaging chains and other frictions that […]
First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa
First Indigenously Developed Pollution Control Vessel Launched in Goa: The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) launched its first indigenously developed Pollution Control Vessel, ‘Samudra Pratap,’ in Goa. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth, who presided over the event, emphasized the need for industry partners to contribute towards India becoming fully self-sufficient (Aatmanirbhar) in defense production and […]
SIG 716 Rifle
SIG 716 Rifle: The Union Ministry of Defence recently signed a repeat order for 73,000 SIG716 rifles from Sig Sauer of the U.S., and deliveries are expected to be completed by end-2025. SIG 716 Rifle is an American-made automatic assault rifle. It is manufactured by the United States firearms maker, Sig Sauer. In India, the […]
