Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

What is Rendezvous? Rendezvous refers to the process of two spacecraft meeting in orbit and positioning themselves within close proximity for docking. It is achieved through careful calculations of orbital mechanics, propulsion adjustments, and precise navigation. Rendezvous Process in SpaDeX Initial Separation: The Chaser and Target spacecraft are released into slightly different orbits by PSLV, […]

Starlink, owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, uses satellites to offer internet services and has been in the news this week after Indian security forces seized the company’s device in strife-torn Manipur. About Starlink: Starlink is a satellite internet constellation project developed by SpaceX, a company founded by Elon Musk. Its goal is to provide high-speed, low-latency internet […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized GLP-1 receptor agonists as an effective class of drugs for managing obesity. These drugs mimic the action of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) hormone, which helps regulate both appetite and blood sugar levels. Here’s a detailed overview of these drugs and others that are approved for weight management: […]

HLVM3 refers to Heavy-Lift Launch Vehicle Mark-3, also known as the GSLV Mk-III (Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III), which is India’s heaviest and most powerful rocket developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It is designed to carry heavy payloads into geostationary and low Earth orbits. Key Features of HLVM3 (GSLV Mk-III): Payload Capacity: […]

Why in News ? The Tabla maestro Jakir Hussein was recently died due to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? As per US’ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NIH), is a serious chronic lung disease that affects the tissues around the air sacs, or alveoli, in the organ. The condition develops when […]

Disease X: Why in news? The recent outbreak reported in the first week of December 2024 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has claimed over 400 lives and remains unclassified, has raised concerns that it could be an instance of Disease X.  What is Disease X? Disease X is a hypothetical term introduced by […]

India’s inaugural hyperloop test track, developed through a partnership between Indian Railways, IIT-Madras, and TuTr Hyperloop, was officially opened at IIT-Madras’ Discovery Campus in Chennai.   About Hyperloop: Hyperloop is a proposed high-speed transportation system that aims to transport passengers and goods at incredibly fast speeds through low-pressure tubes. It was first conceptualized by Elon […]

Antimatter is a type of material composed of antiparticles, which are counterparts to the particles making up regular matter. These antiparticles have the same mass as particles of normal matter but opposite charges and quantum properties. When antimatter comes into contact with matter, they annihilate each other, releasing vast amounts of energy as gamma rays […]

Mule Hunter AI is an advanced artificial intelligence tool or system designed to detect and prevent fraudulent activities, particularly those involving money mules in financial systems. Money mules are individuals who transfer stolen or illegally obtained funds on behalf of others, often as part of larger schemes like money laundering or cybercrime operations. Key Features […]

Recent studies show that ecDNA is present in nearly 40% of cancer cell lines and up to 90% of brain tumour samples. It contributes significantly to cancer progression and drug resistance by amplifying oncogenes (cancer-causing genes). What is ecDNA? Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) is a small fragment of genetic material found outside the main chromosomes. Once […]