New Damselfish Species Discovered in Maldives

A team of scientists has identified a new damselfish species, that occurred near the Maldives, published in the journal ZooKeys. It marks the importance of deep-sea coral reefs, which are often overlooked. Discovery Details The new species is named Chromis ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

New Treatment for Crohn’s Disease

Recent research marks the potential of filgotinib for treating Crohn’s disease, published in The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology, examined filgotinib’s safety and efficacy. Crohn’s disease leads to chronic inflammation in the digestive system. Current therapies often fall short due to ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India Internet Governance Forum 2024

The India Internet Governance Forum (IIGF) 2024 is scheduled for December 9-10, 2024, at the Bharat Mandapam Convention Center in New Delhi. The event is supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the National Internet Exchange ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Mysterious Dark Ovals Discovered on Jupiter

Recent observations reveal intriguing features in Jupiter’s atmosphere including Earth-sized dark ovals, only visible in ultraviolet light, have been detected. These spots appear in the haze layers near the poles, particularly the south pole. They are present approximately 75% of ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

India’s Optimal Site for Quantum Communication

Recent research identifies the Indian Astronomical Observatory in Hanle, Ladakh, as the best site for transmitting quantum signals into space, which is very important for developing satellite-based quantum communications. Research Overview Scientists from the Raman Research Institute conducted a study ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Successful Launch of Sentinel-1C Satellite

The Sentinel-1C satellite was launched successfully and took place from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking the return of the Vega-C rocket. The rocket had not launched commercially since its first mission failure two years ago. Overview of Sentinel-1C Sentinel-1C ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

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Oilfields Amendment Bill, 2024

The Rajya Sabha recently passed amendments to the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act, of 1948, which marks an important step towards modernising energy policies and achieving green energy goals. Context of the Amendments The original 1948 law was established during ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Google Opens Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

Telangana has partnered with Google to establish the Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, which marks India’s first GSEC and the fifth globally. The centre’s focus is on enhancing security and online safety products for the Indian market. Location ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs