Page-8 of Science & Technology Current Affairs

Large Area Additive Manufacturing Technology

February 3, 2025

Recent advancements in Large Area Additive Manufacturing (LAAM) have emerged from a collaborative initiative involving IIT Hyderabad, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and various industry partners. This effort has resulted in the development of a state-of-the-art LAAM system, ..

Month: 

Category: 

ISRO’s NVS-02 Satellite Faces Orbit Raising Challenges

February 3, 2025

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) recently encountered a setback with the NVS-02 satellite. Launched on January 29, 2025, this marked ISRO’s 100th launch. The satellite was intended to be positioned in a designated orbital slot. However, a valve malfunction ..

Month: 

Category: 

New Species of Conundrum

February 3, 2025

Recent research has revealed findings regarding cardamom, often referred to as the ‘Queen of Spices’. An international team has identified six close relatives of Green cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum), expanding our understanding of this vital spice. This discovery may enhance spice ..

Month: 

Category: 

Who is Shubhanshu Shukla?

February 1, 2025

Recently, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is poised to make history as the first Indian astronaut to travel to the International Space Station (ISS). Selected to pilot the Axiom Mission 4, Shukla represents milestone for India’s participation in human spaceflight. The ..

Month: 

Category: 

Indian Navy Women Officers Cross Point Nemo

February 1, 2025

Recently, two Indian Navy women officers, Lt. Cdr. Dilna K. and Lt. Cdr. Roopa A., successfully navigated through Point Nemo, the most remote location on Earth, during their expedition aboard the sailing vessel INSV Tarini. This historic journey is part ..

Month: 

Category: 

Novel Method for Coronal Mass Ejection Analysis

January 31, 2025

Recent advancements in astrophysics have led to the development of a novel method for analysing Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs). This method allows scientists to determine the instantaneous expansion speed and radial size of CMEs using single-point observations from spacecraft. CMEs ..

Month: 

Category: 

Bennu Asteroid Samples Provide Evidence of Life’s Origins

January 31, 2025

The asteroid Bennu has recently provided astronomers with vital information about the origins of life on Earth. The samples returned by NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission have revealed a variety of organic molecules and minerals. These findings are crucial for understanding the ..

Month: 

Category: 

Guinea Eliminates Sleeping Sickness as Public Health Issue

January 31, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) recently announced that Guinea has successfully eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), commonly known as sleeping sickness. This milestone was declared on January 29, 2025, ahead of Neglected Tropical Diseases Day observed ..

Month: 

Category: 

OpenAI Launches ChatGPT Gov for U.S. Agencies

January 30, 2025

OpenAI has recently introduced ChatGPT Gov, a tailored version of its AI model designed specifically for U.S. government agencies. This initiative aims to enhance the efficiency of public services while ensuring compliance with stringent security standards. By providing access to ..

Month: 

Category: 

Implications of Earth’s Magnetic North Pole Shift

January 30, 2025

Recent studies have brought into light changes in the Earth’s magnetic north pole. This shift has deep effects on the behaviour of charged particles in the Earth’s magnetosphere. About these changes is crucial for predicting space weather and safeguarding satellite ..

Month: 

Category: