Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Historical Legacy of IMD: Established in 1875, IMD originated after catastrophic events like the 1864 Calcutta cyclone and monsoon failures of 1866 and 1871, which highlighted the need for centralized meteorological services. IMD has evolved into a cornerstone institution for weather and climate services, supporting disaster management, agriculture, aviation, and public safety. 150th Foundation Day […]

Large Language Models (LLMs): Definition: Large Language Models (LLMs) are deep learning models that have been trained on vast amounts of data to understand, generate, and process human language. These models typically have billions (or more) of parameters and are capable of performing a wide range of natural language processing (NLP) tasks, such as text […]

Why in News ?The Department of Biotechnology recently announced its new platform and framework for sharing its 10,000 human genome dataset. The sequences of healthy individuals — from 99 ethnic populations of the country — has helped create a baseline map of India’s genetic diversity. The researchers in the second phase plan to sequence genomes […]

The government has released the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules, 2025, for public consultation. Once notified, these Rules will aid in implementing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 (DPDP Act) effectively. Key Highlights of the Draft Rules: 1. Data Fiduciaries Major tech companies, including Meta, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and Amazon, are expected to […]

In a landmark development, India and the United States have announced a collaboration to co-produce sonobuoys, advanced underwater detection devices crucial for anti-submarine warfare and Undersea Domain Awareness (UDA). The initiative, part of an evolving defense partnership, aims to bolster the capabilities of the Indian Navy while enhancing interoperability between the two nations’ forces. About […]

Why in news ? Over the past two years, 56,000 square meters of dense forests have been developed in Prayagraj using the Miyawaki technique 1. Dense Forests Created in Prayagraj: Over the past two years, 56,000 square meters of dense forests have been developed in Prayagraj using the Miyawaki technique. The project aims to create […]

Issue: AI-generated deepfakes are increasingly targeting women politicians worldwide, especially in the form of non-consensual deepfake pornography and sexualized images. These digital manipulations can tarnish reputations, undermine political careers, and create potential security risks like blackmail and harassment. The proliferation of AI tools that facilitate the creation of deepfakes is outpacing the ability of governments […]

Blue Baby Syndrome, also known as Cyanotic Heart Disease, refers to a condition in which a baby appears bluish in color due to a lack of oxygen in the blood. The term “blue” is used because the skin, lips, and nails of the baby take on a bluish tint, a phenomenon medically referred to as […]

Why in News? India welcomed its first Generation Beta baby, Frankie Remruatdika Zadeng, on January 1, 2025, in Aizawl, Mizoram. First Generation Beta (Gen Beta) – Overview and History:  Gen Beta (Born 2025-2039): Children born between 2025 and 2039 are designated as Generation Beta (Gen Beta). This cohort will grow up in a world that […]

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a significant respiratory virus discovered in 2001. It affects people of all ages but is particularly severe in young children, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems. HMPV belongs to the Paramyxoviridae family and is closely related to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Below is an overview of HMPV, including […]