Science & Technology Current Affairs

End of Gaia Mission

March 28, 2025

The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially concluded its Gaia mission on March 27, 2025. Launched in December 2013, Gaia has advanced our understanding of the Milky Way galaxy. This mission has provided unprecedented vital information about the galaxy’s structure ..

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Health Risks of Martian Dust for Astronauts

March 28, 2025

Recent advancements in space exploration have raised concerns about the health risks associated with Martian dust. Researchers from several prestigious institutions have identified the toxic components of Martian dust and the necessary precautions for astronauts. As NASA and the Chinese ..

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Lyme Disease Treatment Breakthrough

March 27, 2025

Recent advancements in Lyme disease research have revealed a promising target for therapeutics. Scientists have identified an enzyme called BbLDH, crucial for the survival and infectivity of the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi. This discovery paves the way for more effective treatments ..

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What is DNA Fingerprinting?

March 26, 2025

DNA fingerprinting has revolutionised the fields of forensics, genealogy, and medicine. It is a powerful tool used to identify individuals based on their unique genetic makeup. This technology relies on the analysis of DNA, which is present in every cell ..

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Earth’s Oldest Meteorite Impact Crater

March 26, 2025

Recent discoveries in the Pilbara region of Western Australia have revealed the oldest known meteorite impact crater on Earth. Formed over 3.5 billion years ago, this crater predates all previously known craters by more than a billion years. The findings ..

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Challenges in Eliminating Tuberculosis

March 25, 2025

Tuberculosis (TB) remains global health challenge. Despite advances in medicine, it affects millions each year. TB is primarily caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It mainly targets the lungs but can also affect other organs. Types of Tuberculosis TB can ..

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Dare2eraD TB Programme

March 25, 2025

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) has advanced its efforts in combating tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing initiative. As of March 2025, DBT has sequenced 10,000 samples of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, part of a larger goal to sequence 32,500 samples. This initiative ..

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What is Altermagnetism?

March 24, 2025

Researchers from Sweden have discovered a new type of magnetism called altermagnetism. This discovery has the potential to enhance electronic device performance. Altermagnetism could increase memory device operation speeds by up to a thousand times. This breakthrough may lead to ..

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What is Noma?

March 24, 2025

Noma, also known as cancrum oris, is a severe, gangrenous disease primarily affecting children aged 2 to 6 years. It is classified as a neglected tropical disease by the World Health Organization (WHO) as of December 2023. Noma is most ..

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Chandrayaan-4

March 22, 2025

Chandrayaan-4 is India’s fourth lunar mission, set to launch in October 2027. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) aims to achieve a remarkable feat by not only soft landing on the Moon but also collecting lunar samples and returning them ..

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