Category: Science & Technology
Bubonic Plague
China’s northern region of Inner Mongolia reported 2 cases of bubonic plague.
Graphene Aurora Program
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) launched the ‘Graphene-Aurora program’ recently.
Antimicrobial Resistance and PM 2.5
According to a new analysis published in the Lancet Planetary Journal, PM2.5 could drive the world’s next public health threat – antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
Aditya L1 Mission
ISRO is gearing up for launch of Aditya L1, a mission to study the Sun.
Trans-fatty Acids
High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.
Finance Technology (Fintech)
RBI plans to enhance UPI with AI-driven conversational features for user-friendliness and wider adoption.
Navigation with Indian Constellation (NavIC)
Parliamentary Committee of Science and Technology reported NavIC will be integrated into Aadhaar enrolment devices.
Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA)
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is offering ₹3.4 crore in cash prizes to developers for designing an indigenous Indian web browser with global reach.
Aspartame and Artificial Sweeteners
IARC has classified aspartame as “possibly carcinogenic” to humans and JECFA has reaffirmed that the acceptable daily intake should be 40 mg/kg body weight.
Tuberculosis
A significant trial has highlighted how nutritional supplementation can greatly reduce the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) disease.
Sickle Cell Disease and G-6 PD
Health Ministry stated that genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease and G-6 PD deficiency were rising in tribal areas.