Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Why in news ? Recently , The Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh  has launched India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Plant at AIIMS New Delhi. The plant, named “Sṛjanam”, aims to revolutionize biomedical waste management by offering an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution to treat waste without relying on energy-intensive incinerators. This development marks a […]

Will the baby be a boy or a girl? SRY gene claims to have the answer: In 2024, exceptional cases of females possessing the SRY gene—typically found on the Y chromosome and responsible for male development—were reported by researchers at Renato Dulbecco University Hospital (Italy) and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (USA). These cases challenge […]

Why in News? India is gearing up to launch the Chandrayaan-4 mission in 2027, marking the country’s first attempt to collect and return samples from the Moon to Earth. Announced by Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh, this ambitious mission represents a significant leap in India’s space exploration journey. It will involve multiple launches of […]

India Advances Biomedical Research: Ferret Research Facility, GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and Technology Transfer Agreement Dedication of India’s First Ferret Research Facility: State-of-the-Art Facility: Established at THSTI in Faridabad, adhering to the highest biosafety and research standards. Research Significance: Focused on vaccine development, therapeutic testing, and studying emerging infectious diseases. Pandemic Preparedness: Strengthens India’s ability to combat infectious […]

RBI’s Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement (FREE-AI): Key Points 1. Initiative Overview: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to establish a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI). Announced in its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (December 6, 2024). The initiative highlights the need for a balance between AI […]

National Manufacturing Mission Launched: Goal: Strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence in critical sectors. Focus Areas: Solar PV cells, EV batteries, wind turbines, high-voltage transmission equipment, and grid-scale batteries. Coverage: Small, medium, and large industries; support for investment, execution plans, and monitoring framework. Support for Clean Energy & Electric Mobility: Policy Support: Aims to […]

 Why in News ? In a significant development for Northeast India, Tripura has become the first state to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for greater digital inclusion by implementing advanced text-to-speech technology as part of the BHASHINI initiative, according to recent government announcements. About the BHASHINI Platform: BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) is an AI-powered language […]

Why in News ?  the term was recently used in an article. About  Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) : It is a significant research facility for nuclear fusion research located in China. It is a part of the country’s efforts to develop sustainable, clean energy through nuclear fusion, which is the process of fusing atomic […]

DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1: Why in News?  The stock market experienced a significant dip, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq dropping 3%, its worst performance in two years. This drop was attributed to the rise of the Chinese AI startup, DeepSeek, which recently unveiled its AI models — DeepSeek-V3 and DeepSeek-R1. These models quickly gained global attention, surpassing […]

Why in news ? Following a reported outbreak of Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare neurological disorder, in Pune, with 73 cases so far, the Union Health Ministry has now sent a team to the city to assess the situation. What is Guillain-Barré Syndrome? Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) is an autoimmune neurological disorder in which a person’s immune […]