Science and Technology Current Affairs Updates for UPSC IAS Prelims 2024 Examination

Source- This post on the Tinzaparin has been created based on the article “Drug used to treat clots can protect against cobra venom damage” published in “The Hindu” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have discovered that tinzaparin significantly reduces damage to human cells caused by spitting cobra venom. About Tinzaparin i) Tinzaparin… Continue reading Tinzaparin drug

Source- This post on the Listeria Outbreaks in the US and Canada has been created based on the article “What to know about the Listeria outbreaks in the US and Canada” published in “Indian Express” on 26 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, two separate outbreaks of listeria have been reported in the United… Continue reading Listeria and Listeriosis Disease Outbreak

Source- This post on the Lab-Grown Meat has been created based on the article “In Singapore, customers can now buy meat grown in a lab” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Singapore is currently the only country in the world where lab-grown meat is available for purchase. What is… Continue reading Lab-Grown Meat

Source- This post on the Discovery of traces of water in lunar soil by Chang’e-5 mission has been created based on the article “Chinese scientists find traces of water in lunar soil brought by Chang’e-5 mission” published in “Indian Express” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Chinese scientists have discovered water molecules in… Continue reading Discovery of traces of water in lunar soil by Chang’e-5 mission

Source- This post on the ‘Triput’ class advance frigates has been created based on the article “Two Russian stealth frigates for Indian Navy launched” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the first of two advanced frigates being built by Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for the Indian Navy was… Continue reading ‘Triput’ class advance frigates

Source- This post on the ICMR’s New TB Detection System has been created based on the article “ICMR ready to transfer technology of a ‘breakthrough’ TB detection system” published in “The Hindu” on 25 July 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working to spread a new, affordable, fast,… Continue reading ICMR’s New TB Detection System

Source- This post on the Brown Dwarfs has been created based on the article “Webb telescope reveals wild weather on cosmic brown dwarfs” published in “The Hindu” on 23 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have used the James Webb Space Telescope to conduct detailed examinations of the atmospheric conditions on pairs of brown… Continue reading Brown Dwarfs

Source- This post on the Pralay Missile has been created based on the article “Armenia Seeks Indian Pralay Missiles to Counter Israeli-Origin LORA; Here Is What Makes DRDO Missile ‘Lethal” published in “Eurasian Times” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Armenia’s reported interest in acquiring India’s Pralay missile represents a significant opportunity for… Continue reading Pralay Missile

Source- This post on the Rogue Waves has been created based on the article “What are ‘rogue waves’ and how can AI help predict them?” published in “Indian Express” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? University of Maryland mathematicians Thomas Breunung and Balakumar Balachandran have used data from 172 ocean buoys to train… Continue reading Rogue Waves

Source- This post on the PC Emulator has been created based on the article “What is a PC emulator, and why did Apple allow it on the App Store?” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Apple approved a PC emulator for iOS for the first time, enabling users… Continue reading PC Emulator

Source- This post on the Brain-eating amoeba has been created based on the article “Kerala issues guidelines on amoebic brain infection” published in “The Hindu” on 22 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, five cases of amoebic meningoencephalitis in adolescents, including three deaths, reported in Kerala in the past three months. Health department response… Continue reading Brain-eating amoeba

Source- This post on the Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water has been created based on the article “60 µg/l uranium in drinking water safe: Nuclear safety watchdog” published in “Indian Express” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) study concluded that uranium concentrations up to… Continue reading Study related to uranium concentration in drinking water

Source- This post on the Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption has been created based on the article “Microsoft update flaw triggers worldwide chaos” published in “The Hindu” on 20 July 2024. Why in the news? A faulty update from CrowdStrike which is a Texas-based cybersecurity firm disrupted several Windows computers and servers worldwide. Digital… Continue reading Microsoft Update Flaw Causes Global Disruption

Source- This post on the High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza  has been created based on the article “A High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza Under One Health Approach” published on “PIB” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming session on Avian… Continue reading High-Level Brainstorming Session on Avian Influenza

Source- This post on the Late Blight Disease has been created based on the article ” CPRI issues advisory as late blight disease threatens potato crops” published in the “Hindustan Times” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CPRI issued an advisory related to late blight disease threatening potato crops. About Late Blight… Continue reading Late Blight Disease

Source- This post on the Chandipura virus (CHPV) has been created based on the article “6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus infection in Gujarat: What is the disease, and what are its symptoms?” published in “The Indian Express” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? The Gujarat government announced that six children have… Continue reading Chandipura virus (CHPV)

Source- This post on the Research related to LUCA and the origin of life has been created based on the article “Glimpses of LUCA, the life-form from which all other life descended” published in “The Hindu” on 17 July 2024. Why in the news? All life on Earth can be traced back to the Last… Continue reading Research related to LUCA and origin of life

Source- This post on the Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia has been created based on the article “Two stealth frigates being built in Russia set to be delivered soon” published in “The Hindu” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? The two stealth frigates being built in Russia for the Indian Navy… Continue reading Two Stealth Frigates to be delivered from Russia

Source- This post on the EEG and Its Significance has been created based on the article “100 years of EEG: how does it work and what is its significance?” published in “The Hindu” on 16 July 2024. Why in the news? This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first human electroencephalogram (EEG), created by… Continue reading EEG and Its Significance

Source- This post on ‘Wolbachia Bacteria’ has been created based on the article ‘Scientists find that a bacteria tricked a wasp to get rid of its males‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 15th July 2024. Why in News? The researchers of the Shenyang Agricultural University have made the observation that, Encarsiaformosa wasps almost never produced… Continue reading Wolbachia Bacteria

Source- This post on ‘Tirzepatide Weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects’ has been created based on the article “India could soon allow ‘game-changing’ weight-loss drug tirzepatide: How it works, its side effects” published in “The Indian Express” on 15th July 2024. Why in News? With the development of various weight loss drugs emerging as… Continue reading Tirzepatide weight loss Drug- Working and Side Effects

Source- This post on the MeDevIS Initiative has been created based on the article “MeDevIS platform announced to boost access to medical technologies and devices” published on the official website of WHO on 8 July 2024. Why in news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has introduced MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System). About MeDevIS 1. MeDevIS… Continue reading MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) Initiatives

Source- This post on the Why Europe’s late stone age population crashedhas been created based on the article “Plague: Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed”  published in “Indian Express” on 13 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study titled “Repeated plague infections across six generations of Neolithic Farmers,” published in the journal… Continue reading Why Europe’s late stone age population crashed

Source- This post on the Asteroid Apophis has been created based on the article “Explained: ISRO’s plans to venture into planetary defence” published in “Indian Express” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? ISRO might send its spacecraft or collaborate with other space agencies to study asteroid Apophis. About Asteroid Apophis 1. Apophis is… Continue reading Asteroid Apophis

Source- This post on the Stinger missile has been created based on the article “NATO signs $700 mn Stinger Missile contract in push for defence boost” published in “Firstpost” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, NATO signed $700 mn Stinger Missile contract for defence boost. About Stinger missile 1. About: The Stinger… Continue reading Stinger missile

Source- This post on the India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra has been created based on the article “Why is India drilling a 6-km deep hole in Maharashtra?” published in “The Hindu” on 11 July 2024. Why in the news? India is conducting a deep-drilling project in Karad, Maharashtra. India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra 1. … Continue reading India’s Deep Drilling Project in Maharashtra

Source- This post on the IIT-M made mineral nanoparticles with water has been created based on the article “Outstanding work’: IIT-M team makes mineral nanoparticles with water” published in “The Hindu” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, researchers at IIT Madras have demonstrated a novel method to create mineral nanoparticles using microdroplets of… Continue reading IIT-M made mineral nanoparticles with water

Source- This post on the Mitochondrial Disease and Mitochondrial Donation has been created based on the article “Mitochondrial donation: All you need to know about this mito disease” published in “Business Standard” on 10 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists are preparing for a clinical trial to determine the safety and effectiveness of mitochondrial… Continue reading Mitochondrial Disease and Mitochondrial Donation

Source- This post on the Regenerative Braking has been created based on the article “In an electric vehicle, what is regenerative braking?”  published in “The Hindu” on 9 July 2024. Why in the news? The regenerative braking device market is projected to experience significant growth between 2024 and 2031, driven by the increasing popularity of… Continue reading Regenerative Braking 

Source- This post on the CAMCOPTER S-100  has been created based on the article ” Camcopter S-100 will provide much-needed flexibility in sea-based ops to Indian Navy” published in “PIB” on 8 July 2024. Why in the news? India is harnessing the capability of a rotary unmanned aerial system by partnering with the Austrian company… Continue reading CAMCOPTER S-100

Source- This post on the Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs has been created based on the article “DoT announces Call for Proposals: Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs” published in “PIB” on 7 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced a call for proposals titled “Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs”.… Continue reading Quantum Standardization and Testing Labs

Source- This post on the World Zoonoses Day has been created based on the article “Increasing Public Awareness on World Zoonoses Day: Not All Animal Diseases Are Zoonotic” published in “PIB” on 7 July 2024. Why in the news? The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying recently organized an interactive session to commemorate World Zoonoses… Continue reading World Zoonoses Day

Source- This post on the Typhon Weapons System has been created based on the article “US To Withdraw “Banned” Typhon Missile System From Philippines That Gave Sleepless Nights To China” published in “Eurasiantimes” on 6 July 2024. Why in the news? The Philippine Army has announced that the “deadly” Typhon Weapons System, used by the United… Continue reading Typhon Weapons System

Source-This post on Junk DNA has been created based on the article “New class of cancer mutations discovered in so-called ‘junk’ DNA” published in “Medical Press” on 3 July 2024. Why in the news? Researchers using artificial intelligence have discovered potential cancer drivers hidden within so-called ‘junk’ regions of DNA. About Junk DNA 1. In… Continue reading Junk DNA

Source-This post on Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation has been created based on the article “Scientists Discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment: Amputation” published in “Indian Express” on 5 July 2024. Why in the news? Scientists found that Florida carpenter ants perform amputations on their injured nest mates as… Continue reading Scientists discover ants have evolved effective wound treatment through amputation

Source- This post on “Radiation biodosimetry” has been created based on the article “Radiationbiodosimetry: the ABCs of responding to a radiological event” published in “The Hindu” on 05th July 2024. Why in the News? Radiation biodosimetry is extremely important in responding to a large-scale radiological event, such as an Improvised Nuclear Device or reactor accident.… Continue reading Radiation biodosimetry

Source-This post on International Conference on Steel Slag Road has been created based on the article “International Conference on Steel Slag Road: Member (Science) Niti Aayog, Dr.V.K.Saraswat releases the Guidelines for Utilization of Steel Slag in Road Construction” published in “PIB” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, First International Conference on Steel… Continue reading International Conference on Steel Slag Road

Source- This post on Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities has been created based on the article “Air pollution spikes may raise death rates in cities with cleaner air, says study” published in “The Hindu” on 4 July 2024. Why in the news? A new study analyzed the health effects of short-term exposure to… Continue reading Air Pollution and Mortality in Indian Cities

Source-This post on New Shepard Spacecraft has been created based on the article “Meet New Shepard: Blue Origin’s spacecraft set to take Indians to space” published in “India Today” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Jeff Bezos-led Blue Origin has partnered with the Space Exploration and Research Agency (SERA) to provide common Indian… Continue reading New Shepard Spacecraft

Source-This post on AI Washing has been created based on the article “Hype over reality: How AI washing can dent businesses and delude users” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, it has been revealed that some tech companies and startups are falsely marketing themselves as using artificial… Continue reading What is AI Washing?

Source-This post on “Strengthened and Measurable Actions for Resilient and Transformative Health Systems Programme” has been created based on the article “Advanced medium combat aircraft prototype expected to be ready by 2028-29” published in “PIB” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The development of India’s indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, known as the Advanced… Continue reading Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

Source-This post on “Polio Vaccine” has been created based on the article “Two vaccines that brought us to the brink of eradicating polio” published in “The Hindu” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? Poliovirus is now restricted to rural pockets of Afghanistan and Pakistan, is reappearing in cities due to vaccine hesitancy. The… Continue reading Polio Vaccine

Source-This post on World’s first brain implant has been created based on the article “How the world’s first brain implant to control epileptic seizures works” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently, a UK-based teenager became the first person to receive a brain implant designed to control epileptic… Continue reading World’s first brain implant

Source-This post on Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 has been created based on the article “Global IndiaAI Summit 2024 being organized with a commitment to advance responsible development, deployment and adoption of AI in the country ” published in “The Indian Express” on 2 July 2024. Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information… Continue reading Global IndiaAI Summit 2024

Source-This post on Snowblind Malware has been created based on the article “Snowblind malware uses an Android security feature to bypass security” published in “The Indian Express” on 1 July 2024. Why in the news? Recently it has found that a new banking malware called ‘Snowblind’ is targeting Android users to steal banking credentials. About… Continue reading Snowblind Malware

Source- This post on ‘Coconut Husk for supercapacitor fabrication‘ has been created based on the article ‘Carbon derived from coconut husks can power supercapacitors‘ published in ‘The Hindu’ on 01st July 2024 Why in News? Researchers at the Government College for Women, Thiruvananthapuram, have devised a method to produce activated carbon. This activated carbon is… Continue reading Coconut Husk for Supercapacitor fabrication

Source– This post on the New Compact Utility Tractor has been created based on the article “New Compact Utility Tractor – can help in socio-economic upliftment of marginal and small farmers” published in “PIB” on 29 June 2024. Why in the news? The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CSIR-CMERI) has developed… Continue reading New Compact Utility Tractor

Source– This post on How a Key Enzyme Prevents Cancer has been created based on the article “Camouflaging as a dead enzyme VEGFR1 holds key to medical solutions for colon and renal cancers” published in “PIB” on 29 June 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have found the molecular mechanism by which a cell surface… Continue reading How a Key Enzyme VEGFR1 Prevents Cancer?

Source– This post on African Swine Fever (ASF) has been created based on the article  “3,350 pigs killed by African Swine Fever disease mizoram aizwal animal husbandry veterinary” published in “zeebiz” on 26 June 2024. Why in the news? Officials recently reported that the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Mizoram has killed over 3,350… Continue reading African Swine Fever (ASF)

Source– This post on National Consultative Meet on Traditional Medicine has been created based on the article “CCRAS Hosts National Consultative Meet on Traditional Medicine” published in “PIB” on 26 June 2024. Why in the news? Recently, CCRAS hosts National Consultative Meet on Traditional Medicine. About National Consultative Meet on Traditional Medicine Aspects  Description About 1. The… Continue reading National Consultative Meet on Traditional Medicine