NCPCR: Children in Street Situations (CiSS) App

Recently, Children in Street Situations (CiSS) App was launched by ‘National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)’ for the rehabilitation of children. Key Facts This app was launched under Baal Swaraj portal, in order to help in rehabilitation ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs

Powassan Virus

Recently, a woman died in United States due to infection of tick-borne Powassan virus. She was in her 90s. She is the second person to test positive for Powassan virus in 2022. What is Powassan virus?   Powassan virus is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

China: Proposal of Space Solar plant

Recently, China proposed a plan to launch a solar power plant in space, in order to get inexhaustible power in 2028, two years before the original schedule. Key Facts China had planned to establish a solar power station of 1 megawatt capacity, in space ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Chelonoidis phantasticus: Giant Tortoise species

A giant tortoise, which was found alive in 2019, has now been confirmed to belong to a Galapagos species long believed extinct. Key Facts The giant species has been named Fernanda, because Fernandina Island is home to species. The tortoise ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Fast Radio Burst (FRB)

Astronomers have detected a signal from a galaxy, which is around 3 billion light-years away. This signal is called “Fast Radio Burst (FRB)”. Key Points Mysterious Fast Radio Burst have been detected for the second time ever. The Burst is ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Anocovax: India’s first COVID-19 vaccine for animals

On June 13, 2022, the Ministry of Agriculture unveiled India’s first Covid-19 vaccine “Anocovax” for animals. About Anocovax Vaccine Vaccine has been developed by Hisar-based National Research Centre on Equines. It can protect animals against Delta and Omicron variants of coronavirus. The ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

China: New Geological Map of the Moon

A new comprehensive Geological map of the Moon was released by China. It is the most detailed map till date. Highlights The Geological Map is likely to make a significant contribution to scientific research, exploration and landing site selection on ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Bharat Block-chain Network and Polyversity Metaverse

On June 6, 2022, the Information Data Systems (IDS) launched Bharat Blockchain Network which is an Academic Blockchain Consortium & Polyversity which is an Educational Metaverse. Highlights Bharat Blockchain Network and Polyversity was launched in the presence of Minister for ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Covid19: IISc develops Mini-proteins to prevent Infection

Researchers from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore have developed a new class of artificial peptides or mini-proteins, that can inactivate the viruses like SARS-CoV-2. Key Facts This study was published in Nature Chemical Biology journal. Mini-proteins will block virus ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

NASA’s DAVINCI Mission

NASA is set to launch a mission called “DAVINCI Mission”. DAVINCI stands for “Deep Atmosphere Venus Investigation of Noble gases, Chemistry and Imaging Mission”. About DAVINCI Mission The mission will fly by Venus and explore its harsh atmosphere in 2029. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022

Category: International / World Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs