Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test: According to a nationwide study, India is estimated to have 10.13 crore people with diabetes and another 13.6 crore people who are pre-diabetic. Hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) Test is one of the most commonly-used tests to diagnose pre-diabetes and diabetes (both type 1 and type 2) and to help manage diabetes. It […]

Ban On Exports Of De-Oiled Rice Bran: The Central Government has extended the ban on exports of de-oiled rice bran by another four months. Rice Bran is one of the main byproducts in the process of rice milling. It is the outer brown layer of brown rice and is separated during the milling process. The […]

Internet In Remote Tribal Villages (VSAT): The Ministry of Tribal Affairs plans to collaborate with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to deploy V-SAT (very small apperture terminal) stations on a pilot basis for approximately 80 tribal villages in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra. The initiative aims to provide Internet services to geographically remote […]

Calling Name Presentation (CNAP): CNAP, or Calling Name Presentation, is a proposed Caller ID service by TRAI to reduce incessant spam and Unsolicited Commercial Communication (UCC). It aims to show the caller’s name when receiving a call, similar to services like Truecaller. Unlike crowd-sourced services, CNAP will rely on verified information from Customer Application Forms […]

PB-SHABD Platform: Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting launched PB-SHABD, a news sharing service from Prasar Bharati. Prasar Bharti – Shared Audio Visuals for Broadcast and Dissemination (PB-SHABD) platform has been designed to provide daily news feeds in video, audio, text, photo and other formats to the subscribers from media landscape. It is powered by […]

Vocal For Local Initiative : NITI Aayog NITI Aayog recently launched the ‘Vocal for Local’ initiative under its Aspirational Blocks Programme. Vocal for Local is an initiative of NITI Aayog under its Aspirational Blocks Programme to encourage a spirit of self-reliance among the people and propel them towards sustainable growth and prosperity. As a part […]

Karnataka Ban Harmful Food Colouring Agents: The Karnataka Government has announced a ban on the use of harmful colouring agents in popular food items like cotton candy and Gobi Manchurian. The ban targets Rodamine B in cotton candy and imposes restrictions on Tartrazine usage in Gobi Manchurian. Rhodamine B is a chemical compound commonly employed […]

Connectome: The human brain, comprising billions of neurons, forms a complex network vital for our existence and cognition. Understanding this intricate network, known as the connectome, offers profound insights into brain function and neurological disorders. Connectome Concept represents a comprehensive map of neural connections, akin to a blueprint illustrating the electrical and chemical signals exchanged […]

Hyodol Robot : To Beat Loneliness Among Elders South Korean company Hyodol has come up with a way to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to beat loneliness among elders with dementia. The South Korean government is reported to have deployed around 7,000 Hyodol dolls to keep senior citizens ‘company’ and remind them to take medications. Loneliness […]

Uniform Code For Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) 2024: The Central Government recently rolled out a Uniform Code for Pharmaceutical Marketing Practices (UCPMP) for pharmaceutical companies. UCPMP 2024 has been implemented to control unethical practices in the pharma industry. The updated guidelines include drug endorsement, promotion, ethical conduct for medical representatives, and maintaining relationships with healthcare […]