Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

GLP-1 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-1) The World Health Organization (WHO), during its 25th meeting of the Expert Committee on Essential Medicines (held from May 5–9, 2025), added four GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs — semaglutide, dulaglutide, liraglutide, and tirzepatide — to its Model List of Essential Medicines (EML). This inclusion aims to increase global access to effective diabetes […]

16th Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC): 2025 In Kolkata, Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened the 16th edition of the Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC). He directed the Ministry of Defence to take swift measures to strengthen self-reliance (Atmanirbharta), innovation, and jointness among the armed forces. The chosen theme of the conference is ‘Year of Reforms – Shaping […]

Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ), India’s largest private port operator, has decided to ban docking of shipping vessels sanctioned by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), European Union (EU), and the U.K. This move could significantly impact the import of Russian crude oil, which […]

Vultures and Pandemic Preparedness India’s vulture population has declined drastically since the 1990s, raising public health concerns. Experts are calling for integrating vulture conservation with pandemic prevention strategies, highlighting their role in controlling zoonotic diseases and maintaining ecological balance. Key Points: Vultures and Pandemic Preparedness Role of Vultures in Public Health: Vultures are nature’s most […]

INMEX SMM India 2025 INMEX SMM India 2025 is South Asia’s largest maritime exhibition and conference, scheduled for September 10-12, 2025, at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai.  Key Aspects of INMEX SMM India 2025: Scale: It is the largest maritime exhibition and conference in South Asia, attracting over 250 exhibitors from more than 20 countries […]

Simulation Missions ISRO has started conducting simulation missions under the Gaganyaan programme to train astronauts and prepare for India’s first human spaceflight mission, scheduled for 2027. These simulation missions, called Analogue Experiments (Gyanex), aim to develop essential protocols and test astronaut readiness for space conditions. Key Points: Simulation Missions Analogue Experiments (Gyanex): These missions simulate […]

RNAscope and Xenium Researchers are using advanced spatial techniques like RNAscope and Xenium to precisely confirm that RNA signatures truly belong to progenitor cells, which are vital for tissue regeneration and development. About RNAscope RNAscope is an advanced in situ hybridization (ISH) technology designed to detect and visualize RNA molecules directly inside tissues at a […]

What is a Blood Moon? Celestial enthusiasts across the world witnessed a stunning event on September 7 evening — a total lunar eclipse, also known as ‘Chandra Grahan’. The year’s second lunar eclipse also resulted in a striking ‘Blood Moon’. When the Moon is entirely in Earth’s shadow, it often appears red and is popularly […]

Why in the News?  The Trump administration revived a previously suspended contract with Paragon Solutions, an Israeli firm specializing in spyware. The ruling permits U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to deploy Graphite, an advanced surveillance tool. The Biden administration had earlier paused the contract in March 2023 over concerns of privacy violations and potential […]

Why in the News?  The Indian government released updated guidelines under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Act, 2016, in March 2024. These new rules create a framework for assessing the extent of disability among people affected by serious blood disorders like sickle cell disease (SCD), people who inherit both sickle cell disease and […]