Current Affair Category: Science & Technology

Recently, for the first time, scientists have succeeded in taking a zoomed-in picture of the WOH G64 star which is located in another galaxy. WOH G64 is a red supergiant star located in the Large Magellanic Cloud (LMC), a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way. It is among the largest stars known in terms of […]

Satellite reentries refer to the process by which artificial satellites or other space objects descend from orbit back into Earth’s atmosphere. This can occur naturally due to atmospheric drag or intentionally as part of a planned deorbiting process. Depending on the satellite’s size, structure, and reentry trajectory, it may completely burn up during reentry or […]

About Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR): Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) occurs when microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites evolve to resist the effects of antimicrobial drugs (e.g., antibiotics, antivirals, antifungals, and antiparasitics). This reduces the efficacy of these drugs, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness, and death. Issues […]

Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is a government-owned enterprise under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). Established in 2011, it plays a key role in promoting renewable energy, particularly solar energy, in India. SECI is pivotal in achieving India’s ambitious renewable energy targets and fostering […]

The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS): Why in News ? The USA has recently allowed Kyiv to use the Army Tactical Missile System, also known as ATACMS, inside Russia. What is ATACMS? The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a surface-to-surface missile developed by the United States. It is designed to provide long-range precision strikes […]

The Storm Shadow is a long-range air-launched cruise missile developed by MBDA, a European defense contractor. It is designed for precision strikes against high-value, well-protected targets such as bunkers, air defense systems, command centers, and infrastructure. The missile is primarily used by the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom, the French Air Force, […]

India Tests Fire Hypersonic Missiles: Why in News? India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the first flight test of a long-range hypersonic missile. The missile was launched from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off the coast of Odisha. Key features: Speed: Capable of traveling at speeds greater than Mach 5 (6,174 km/h) Range: Greater than […]

Sir Fredrick Banting’s birth anniversary is observed as World Diabetes Day onNovember 14every year as a tribute to the history behind the discovery of insulin, one of medicine’s greatest breakthrough; the eternal Flame of Hope burns in Canada tohonourBanting’s achievement Discovery of Insulin: Historical Context: Before the discovery of insulin, diabetes, especially Type 1 diabetes, […]

China’s Mars rover Zhurong finds possible shoreline of ancient Red Planet ocean   Happy Martian New Year! Today marks the start of a new year on the Red Planet, the 38th since humans began counting in 1956. The Martian new year begins with data from a now-defunct rover spotting what appears to be an ancient shoreline […]

The System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR) is a comprehensive air quality monitoring and forecasting system developed by the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) under the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), Government of India. SAFAR aims to provide accurate information on air quality and weather conditions to help the public, […]