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

Source-This post on Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered so far has been created based on the article “Galaxy gobbler feasting on Sun-size stars: Fastest-growing black hole powering distant quasar” published in “The Telegraph” on 20 February 2024. Why in the news? An international team of astronomers said the recently discovered quasar named J0529-4351 was… Continue reading Quasars- Brightest and fastest-growing quasar discovered

Source-This post on Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical has been created based on the article “Sale of cotton candy banned in T.N. after samples reveal use of toxic industrial dye as colouring agent” published in “The Hindu” on 17 February 2024. Why in the news? The Tamil Nadu government has recently banned the sale and production… Continue reading Rhodamine-B- The cancer-causing chemical

Source-This post on Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH) is based on the article “WHO launches digital health platform agreed upon in India’s G20 presidency” published in “The Indian Express” on 21st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with Indian Govt, launched the Global Initiative on Digital… Continue reading Global Initiative on Digital Health (GIDH)

Source-This post on SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy) has been created based on the article “Water detected on the surface of an asteroid for the 1st time ever” published in “LIVE SCIENCE” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have recently detected water molecules on the surface of two asteroids using the… Continue reading SOFIA (Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy)

Source-This post on GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’ has been created based on the article “ISRO’s latest launch: Why is the GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’?” published in “The Indian Express” on 19 February 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Space Research Organisation’s meteorological satellite, INSAT-3DS, was successfully placed into its intended orbit by… Continue reading GSLV rocket nicknamed ‘naughty boy’

Source-This post on Diphtheria- WHO guidelines for its clinical management has been created based on the article “WHO releases guidelines for clinical management of diphtheria; New recommendations on antibiotics usage issued” published in “FE healthcare” on 14 February 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently published the guidelines on the… Continue reading Diphtheria- WHO guidelines for its clinical management

Source-This post on Coal Gasification-Process and its significance has been created based on the article “Coal Ministry Hosts Industry Interaction on Coal Gasification” published in “PIB” on 16 February 2024. Why in the news? Coal Ministry has recently organized an Industry Interaction at Hyderabad. This was aimed to promote coal/gasification projects across the nation. About… Continue reading Coal Gasification- Process and its significance

Source-This post on Sora- OpenAI’s video generation model is based on the article “OpenAI launches Sora: How AI can create videos from a text prompt” published in “The Indian Express” on 17th February 2024. Why in the News? OpenAI recently unveiled Sora, an AI model that can produce realistic videos based on text instructions, with… Continue reading Sora- OpenAI’s video generation model

Source-This post on Micellar water is based on the article “What is micellar water and how does it work?” published in “The Hindu” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? This article discusses micellar water, a popular product found in markets. It is used for effectively removing makeup and sunscreen due to its cleansing… Continue reading Micellar water

Source-This post on Bubonic Plague (Black death) is based on the article “Rare Case Of Bubonic Plague In US, It Killed 50 Million In 14th Century” published in “NDTV” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, a rare case of bubonic plague, also known as the Black Death, has been detected in the… Continue reading Bubonic Plague (Black death)

Source- This post on A new method for sodium catalyzed synthesis of carbon nanotubes  been created based on the article “Indian Scientists’ New Carbon Nanotubes Synthesis Method Offers Potential For Battery, Flexible Electronics Applications” published in “Swarajya” on 13 February 2024. Why in the news? A team of Indian scientists have recently developed a new… Continue reading A new method for sodium catalyzed synthesis of carbon nanotubes

Source-This post on IIT Madras Zanzibar is based on the article “IIT-Madras Zanzibar aims to triple intake for 2024-25 batch” published in “Times of India” on 14th February 2024. Why in the News? IIT-Madras Zanzibar has recently revealed its plans to triple its intake for the 2024-25 batch. What are Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)?… Continue reading IIT Madras Zanzibar

Source-This post on NISAR satellite is based on the article “NISAR Mission on track for early 2024 launch, says JPL official” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? The NISAR satellite which aims to monitor natural processes and changes in Earth’s ecosystems, is set to be launched in March 2024.… Continue reading NISAR Satellite

Source-This post on Ultracold atoms study has been created based on the article “RRI researchers develop new algorithm which can produce better images to study ultracold atoms” published in “The Hindu” on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists at RRI have recently designed a new image-correction algorithm that can enhance the study of… Continue reading Ultracold atoms Study

Source– This post on InfexnTM has been created based on the article “Kerala gears up for India’s 1st genomics-based infectious diseases test” published in “Hindustan Times” on 9 February 2024. Why in the news? Kerala’s medical landscape is undergoing a great shift with the introduction of ‘InfexnTM’, a revolutionary next-generation sequencing test. This will be… Continue reading InfexnTM- India’s First genomics-based infectious diseases Test

Source-This post on Alaskapox- An orthopox virus has been created based on the article “What Is Alaskapox, Viral Disease That Claimed A Life In US” published in “NDTV WORLD” on 12 February 2024. Why in the news? An elderly man from Alaska recently became the first person to die after contracting Alaskapox which is an… Continue reading Alaskapox- An orthopox virus

Source– This post on PACE satellite-NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere has been created based on the article “SpaceX launches NASA’s PACE satellite to monitor ocean, atmosphere, climate” published in “The Indian Express“. Why in the news? Nasa’s PACE (Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem) satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from… Continue reading PACE satellite- NASA’s satellite to monitor Climate, Ocean & Atmosphere

Source-This post on Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher is based on the article “Scientists move forward with plans for giant new atom-smasher to begin operating by 2040” published in “The Hindu” on 6th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, CERN (the European Organisation for Nuclear Research) scientists are advancing plans for a… Continue reading Future Circular Collider (FCC)- Giant new atom-smasher

Source-This post on Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN) is based on the article “New niche base station solutions by TIH to realize government vision of affordable connectivity for all” published in “PIB” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The Ministry of Science and Technology recently unveiled a new technological solution designed specifically for… Continue reading Open Radio Access Network (O-RAN)

Source-This post on FAST Telescope is based on the article “Chinese astronomers find radio pulsar in a supernova remnant” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, astronomers from Nanjing University and other institutions discovered a radio pulsar in the supernova remnant CTB 87 using the FAST telescope. What is Five-hundred-meter… Continue reading FAST Telescope

Source-This post on Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion is based on the article “Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion” published in “Chemistry world” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, Chemists have successfully synthesized an interhalogen compound featuring a distinctive central fluorine atom surrounded by four BrF5 groups.… Continue reading Unusual bridging fluorine discovered in one-of-a-kind interhalogen ion

Source-This post on Frozen smoke is based on the article “Sensors made from ‘frozen smoke’ can detect toxic formaldehyde in homes and offices” published in “Physics.org” on 9th February 2024. Why in the News? Researchers have recently created a sensor using “frozen smoke” that uses artificial intelligence to detect formaldehyde in real-time, even at concentrations… Continue reading Frozen smoke (Aerogels)

Source-This post on Swati portal has been created based on the article “Launched on International Day For Girls and Women in Science, will SWATI break old habits?” published in “The Indian Express” on 10 February 2024. Why in the news? A panel representing India’s science academies will launch SWATI portal that aims to include each… Continue reading ‘SWATI’ Portal- Empowering women in STEMM

Source-This post on New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi has been created based on the article “Discovery of new nematode species that could protect crops without pesticides” published in “PHYS.ORG” on 8 February 2024. Why in the news? Scientists have found a new species of nematode, Steinernema adamsi, that can help in the battle against crop pests.… Continue reading New Nematode Species Steinernema adamsi

Source-This post on High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS) is based on the article “Meet HAPS: India’s very own UAV that can fly 20 km high and float for months” published in “The Indian Express” on 10th February 2024. Why in the News? The National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) in Bengaluru has successfully completed the first… Continue reading High Altitude Pseudo Satellite Vehicle (HAPS)

Source-This post on Satyendra Nath Bose has been created based on the article “Dignitaries trace the evolution of quantum mechanics on 100 years of S N Bose’s colossal work” published on the website of “Department of Science & technology“. Why in the news? Distinguished scientists came together to celebrate 100 years of Satyendra Nath Bose’s… Continue reading Satyendra Nath Bose

Source-This post on Mxenes  has been created based on the article “MXene-coated devices can guide microwaves in space and lighten the payload” published in PHY.ORG on 7 February 2024. Why in the news? Researchers have recently reported on the potential of using MXene coatings that can   lighten satellite payloads. About Mxene Introduction-1) MXenes are an… Continue reading Mxenes

Source-This post on SMART food grain storage system (SAFEETY) technology has been created based on the article “MeitY transfers SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defense” published in “Economic Times” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? MeitY has recently transferred SMART food grain storage system technology to Paras Defense to pave… Continue reading SMART food grain storage system technology

Source-This post on India’s first hypervelocity test facility has been based created based on the article “IIT Kanpur breaks ground with India’s first hypervelocity test facility, S2” published in “INDIA TODAY” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT-K) has successfully established and tested India’s first Hypervelocity Expansion… Continue reading India’s first hypervelocity test facility

Source-This post on Satellite-based GPS toll collection is based on the article “Satellite-based toll collection likely before Lok Sabha polls” published in “The Hindu” on 7th February 2024. Why in the News? The government recently reiterated its intention to introduce satellite-based toll collection on highways prior to the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct… Continue reading Satellite-based toll collection

Source- This post on ergosphere has been created based on the article “Ergosphere: Making a black hole work” published in “The Hindu” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? It is possible to extract matter and energy from Ergosphere as per some scientist. About Ergosphere Origin-Ergosphere comes from the Greek word ‘ergon’ that means… Continue reading Ergosphere

Source-This post on Lunar nuclear reactor project has been created based on the article “NASA finishes 1st phase of ambitious lunar nuclear reactor project” published in “The Indian Express” on 6 February 2024. Why in the news? NASA has recently announced that it has completed the first phase of its plans to put a nuclear… Continue reading Lunar nuclear reactor project

Source-This post on Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is based on the article “Astronomers Find Super-Earth Exoplanet in Habitable Zone of TOI-715” published in “Science news” on 5th February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, astronomers utilized data from NASA’s Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) to uncover and analyze a potentially habitable zone planet known… Continue reading Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)

Source- This post on GRAPES-3 experiment has been created based on the article “GRAPES-3 Experiment Redefines Laws of Cosmic Ray Physics” published in “Hans India” on 5 February 2024. Why in the news? The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research’s GRAPES-3 experiment, situated in Ooty, India, has revealed a new facet in the realm of cosmic… Continue reading GRAPES-3 experiment

Source-This post on Cygnus X-1 has been created based on the article “AstroSat detects polarised high energy X-rays for first time from a black hole” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? AstroSat, India’s first, dedicated multi-wavelength astronomy mission, has achieved a remarkable feat by measuring X-ray polarisation from… Continue reading Cygnus X-1

Source-This post on Zodiacal light has been created based on the article “In zodiacal dust mystery, PRL Ahmedabad study points to a familiar source” published in “The Hindu” on 31 January 2024. Why in The News? Zodiacal Light Skyglow, Recently a scientist at Physics Research Laboratory (PRL), Ahmedabad have published a paper attributing dust from… Continue reading Zodiacal Light Skyglow

Source-This post on MQ-9B drone deal is based on the article “Biden administration formally notifies U.S. Congress of possible 31 MQ-9B UAV sale to India” published in “The Hindu” on 1st February 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the U.S. Congress was officially informed of the potential sale of 31 MQ-9B high-altitude long-endurance armed Unmanned… Continue reading MQ-9B drone deal

Source-This post on Volt typhoon has been created based on the article “FBI shuts down China’s ‘Volt Typhoon’ hackers targeting U.S. infrastructure” published in “CNBC” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The USA government has shut down a major China-backed hacking group that was working to compromise U.S. cyber infrastructure. About Volt Typhoon… Continue reading Volt Typhoon

Source-This post on lab grown fish meat has been created based on the article “How to grow seafood outside the sea — and why a Govt lab in Kochi has taken up this project” published in “The Indian Express”  on 30 January 2024. Why in the news? The ICAR-CMFRI in Kochi has partnered with a… Continue reading Lab grown fish meat

Source-This post on Solid-state batteries has been created based on the article “Toyota fast charges its solid-state battery plans; may spawn 2 BEV ranges” published in “The Indian Express” on 29 January 2024. Why in the news? Japan’s Toyota Motor Corp, a late entrant into the battery electric vehicle race, aims to roll out next-generation… Continue reading Solid-state batteries

Source-This post on Fentanyl is based on the article “U.S. and China launch talks on fentanyl trafficking in a sign of cooperation amid differences” published in “The Hindu” on 30th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, discussions between America and China have centred around collaborative initiatives aimed at curbing the influx of fentanyl into… Continue reading Fentanyl Trafficking

Source-This post on Brainoware is based on the article “Scientists fuse brain-like tissue with electronics to make computer” published in “The Hindu” on 3rd January 2024. Why in the News? A team of researchers has recently combined brain-like tissue with electronics to create an ‘organoid neural network’ known as Brainoware. It is capable of recognizing… Continue reading Brainoware: Scientists fuse Brain-like Tissue with Electronics

Source-This post on E-Ink displays has been created based on the article “Unlocking the science of E-Ink displays: Why we believe they must catch on” published in “The Indian Express” on 28 January 2024. Why in the news? The Indian express has recently published an article about E Ink and why it could not conquer… Continue reading E-Ink displays

Source-This post on Neuralink Human Brain Implant in human has been created based on the article “Neuralink implants brain chip in first human, Musk says” published in “The Business Standard” on 31 January 2024. Why in the news? The first human patient has received an implant from brain-chip startup Neuralink on Sunday and is recovering well.… Continue reading Neuralink Human Brain Implant For the First Time

Source-This post is based on the article “What is end-to-end encryption? How does it secure information?” published in “The Hindu” on 23rd January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores End-to-end encryption (E2E), detailing its operational mechanisms and examining implementation challenges and complexities. What is End-to-end encryption (E2E)? 1) Encryption serves as a method… Continue reading End-to-end encryption (E2E)

Source-This post is based on the article “Acid rain has its origins in fossil fuels” published in “The Hindu” on 29th January 2024. Why in the News? This article explores the origins of acid rain, its impact on the environment, and the measures implemented to mitigate its effects. What is acid rain and how does… Continue reading Acid rain

Source-This post on pandemic treaty has been created based on the article “The pandemic treaty can help the world brace for Disease X: WHO Director-General” published in “Down to Earth” on 24 January 2024. Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging its member nations to sign a pandemic treaty to strengthen… Continue reading Pandemic treaty and disease X

Source-This post on new alloy developed has been created based on the article “A new alloy developed can act as alternative magnetic refrigerant for minimizing greenhouse gas emissions” published in “PIB” on 25 January 2024. Why in The News? A team from N. Bose National Centre for Basic Science (an autonomous institute of the department… Continue reading A New Alloy Developed That Can Act As Alternative Magnetic Refrigerant to Minimize GHGs

Source-This post on Dynamic wireless charging technology has been based on the article “Induction charging on ‘golden quadrilateral’ can make travel between India’s metros cheap, easy” published in “Down to Earth” on 23 January 2024. Why in the news? Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology, The Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is mulling over the… Continue reading Dynamic Wireless Charging Technology

Source-This post is based on the article “Why has Alabama executed a man using nitrogen gas?” published in “BBC” on 27th January 2024. Why in the News? Recently, the US state of Alabama used nitrogen gas to execute a man as directed by a federal appeals court. What is the Process? 1) Nitrogen gas execution… Continue reading Execution using Nitrogen Gas