Category: Science & Technology
World Purple Day and Epilepsy
World Purple Day was observed globally to raise awareness on epilepsy.

Statio Shiv Shakti | International Astronomical Union
The International Astronomical Union (IAU) working group for Planetary System Nomenclature has approved the name ‘Statio Shiv Shakti’ for the landing site of Chandrayaan-3’s Vikram lander.

PQ3 Encryption Protocol
Recently, Apple launched the PQ3 encryption protocol for its messaging app.
Small-Scale Liquefied Natural Gas (SSLNG)
Recently, India’s largest gas utility GAIL (India) Limited commissioned the country’s 1st SSLNG unit at its Vijaipur complex.
Covishield | Covaxin
Recently, a new study by scientists found that the Covishield vaccine shows more robust immune responses compared to Covaxin
Oral Cancer
Recently, Indian team used ‘deworming drug’ as repurposed drug to treat oral cancer subtype

Ghost Particles
Recently, astronomers detected 7 potential ‘ghost particles’ that passed through planet.

Agnipath Scheme
The Passing Out Parade of the third batch of Agniveers was held recently.

RLV Pushpak
ISRO planning to conduct 2nd landing test of Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Pushpak
HbA1C | Diabetes
An article in Hindu | What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?

Project SOORYA
Recently, ISRO formalised ‘Project SOORYA’, to start build the New Generation Launch Vehicle (NGLV).

Solar Cell Capacity
An article in Hindu |Overcoming theoretical limits on solar cell capacity