Category: Science & Technology
Sonic Weapons
Protesters in Belgrade, Serbia, recently accused authorities of deploying sonic weapons to disperse crowds, a claim denied by Serbian officials.
World’s 1st Pink Bollworm-Resistant GM Cotton
The CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) has created the world’s first genetically modified cotton resistant to pink bollworm.
Online Gaming Sector in India
The judiciary brought attention back on the need to deregulate the online gaming sector through a 2025 Supreme Court stay order on the Union government’s retrospective GST demand on the sector.
Web 3
India is poised to surpass the USA and emerge as the world’s largest Web3 developer community by 2028.
Non-Browning Gene-Edited Banana
Context: UK scientists have developed a genetically-engineered banana that boasts an extended shelf-life and reduced browning. Genetically-Engineered Banana Polyphenol Oxidase…
Pratibimb Module | Cybercrime Crackdown
6,046 cyber criminals arrested with help of ‘Pratibimb’ module: Govt
Intellectual Property Rights
World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) highlighted surge in Intellectual Property (IP) filings in India
Epigenome Editing
Studies suggest that epigenome editing offers a gentler approach to performing gene editing.
Shingles (Herpes Zoster)
Over half of Indians aged 50+ are unaware of shingles, despite over 90% in this group carrying the virus, according to a survey by Ipsos for GlaxoSmithKline.
Nuclear Non- Proliferation Treaty
Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) marks 55 years of operation
Astra MK-III (Gandiva)
India’s most advanced air-to-air missile, Astra MK-III, has been renamed Gandiva, drawing inspiration from Arjuna’s iconic bow in the Mahabharata.
Cotton Crisis | Bollgard-3
The cotton industry in Northern India is grappling with significant difficulties caused by whiteflies and pink bollworms.