Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

The WTO has recently said that the Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is ranked as one of the biggest global health threats. According to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), AMR could push 24 million people into extreme poverty in the next decade and shave off trillions of dollars of GDP if we do not take the right measures. […]

Why in News? SpaceX launched its Polaris Dawn mission  sending a four-person crew of civilians on a first-ever commercial spacewalk into Earth’s Van Allen radiation belts. The  Polaris Dawn mission is an ambitious spaceflight mission planned as part of the Polaris Program, a series of private spaceflights led by SpaceX in partnership with private individuals […]

The Agni-IV missile is part of India’s Agni series of ballistic missiles, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It plays a crucial role in India’s nuclear deterrence strategy. Here are the key features of the Agni-IV missile: 1. Range: Operational Range: 3,500 to 4,000 kilometers. This medium-range ballistic missile extends India’s reach […]

The BioE3 Policy, also known as the Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment Policy, is an initiative aimed at leveraging biotechnology to drive economic growth, protect the environment, and create employment opportunities in India. Below are the key points about the BioE3 Policy: 1. Objective: The primary objective of the BioE3 Policy is to harness […]

The Vigyan Dhara Scheme is an initiative launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India. The scheme focuses on promoting scientific research, innovation, and the dissemination of scientific knowledge across the country. Here are the key points about the Vigyan Dhara Scheme: 1. Objective: The primary objective of the Vigyan Dhara Scheme […]

Why in News? The Department of Defense (DoD) and the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India (IN MoD) has recently entered into a bilateral, non-binding Security of Supply Arrangement (SOSA). Through this SOSA, the United States and India agree to provide reciprocal priority support for goods and services that promote national defense. The […]

The term Lunar Magma Ocean (LMO) refers to a theoretical concept in lunar geology that describes a period early in the Moon’s history when its outer layer was predominantly molten. This idea suggests that, soon after the Moon’s formation, its surface was covered by a global ocean of molten rock, which played a crucial role […]

A polygraph test, commonly known as a lie detector test, is a tool used to measure and record various physiological indicators, such as heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, and skin conductivity, while a person answers a series of questions. The underlying assumption of the polygraph test is that deceptive answers will produce physiological responses […]

 Why in News ?Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been in the news due to its emergence as a significant health concern in recent times. The mpox or monkeypox outbreak has affected over 115 countries, and is the worst in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.         What is Mpox? Mpox […]

The much-anticipated conversation between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Republican US Presidential candidate Donald Trump on X (formerly known as Twitter) was derailed by a cyber attack. The platform faced a Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attack disrupting the interview. What is DDoS attack? A distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack is a malicious attempt to disrupt the normal traffic of a targeted server, […]