Page-11 of Science & Technology Current Affairs

Sudan Virus Disease Outbreak in Uganda

February 15, 2025

The recent outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda has garnered global attention. The World Health Organization and the Ugandan government confirmed this outbreak, marking the ninth recorded since 1976. The index case (first identified case) is a 32-year-old male ..

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KM3NeT Collaboration Advances on Neutrinos

February 14, 2025

Recent advancements in neutrino research have emerged from the KM3NeT (Cubic Kilometre Neutrino Telescope) Collaboration. This international team is constructing observatories deep beneath the Mediterranean Sea. The aim is to detect and study neutrinos, subatomic particles that can provide vital ..

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International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER)

February 14, 2025

The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) aims to harness fusion energy. Recently, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi visited the ITER facility in France, accompanied by French President Emmanuel Macron. The visit brought into light the progress of ITER, especially ..

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IIT Madras and ISRO Develop IRIS Chip

February 12, 2025

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) and the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) have achieved milestone in semiconductor technology. They have developed and successfully tested an aerospace-quality SHAKTI-based semiconductor chip named IRIS (Indigenous RISCV Controller for Space Applications). ..

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Earth’s Inner Core Dynamics

February 12, 2025

Recent studies reveal that Earth’s inner core is less stable than previously thought. Research published in the journal *Nature Geoscience* indicates that structural changes may be occurring within the inner core. These changes could affect its rotation and even influence ..

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Shiv Shakti Point’s Age

February 10, 2025

India’s Chandrayaan-3 mission marked milestone in lunar exploration. On August 23, 2023, India became the first nation to achieve a soft landing on the moon’s south pole. The mission’s landing site, known as Shiv Shakti point, is estimated to be ..

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Heart Failure Trends and Mortality in India

February 10, 2025

India’s heart failure landscape presents alarming statistics. Recent findings reveal that heart failure patients in India are nearly a decade younger than those in high-income countries. The National Heart Failure Registry (NHFR) indicates a one-year mortality rate of 25%, with ..

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ISRO Successfully Tests CE20 Cryogenic Engine Ignition

February 10, 2025

On February 7, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted an ignition trial of the CE20 cryogenic engine. This engine powers the upper stage of the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3). The test took place at the High Altitude ..

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Pandora Mission

February 10, 2025

NASA’s upcoming mission, Pandora, is set to launch in 2025. This mission aims to study the atmospheres of distant exoplanets. With the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) facing overwhelming demand for observation time, Pandora will fill a critical gap. It ..

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The Universe’s Largest Structure

February 8, 2025

Recent astronomical research has revealed Quipu, the largest known structure in the universe. Named after an Incan recording system, Quipu contains an astonishing mass of 200 quadrillion solar masses. Its immense size stretches over 400 megaparsecs, equivalent to more than ..

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