Current Affairs

Why in the news? New brain atlases integrate multiple cutting-edge mapping techniques to track how neurons and glial cells develop, migrate, and diversify across different stages and species. Brain Atlas What is it?: Brain atlas is a scientific resource that … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Scientists recently tested a gene-editing method called adenine base editing to fix two severe mutations that cause -thalassemia, a genetic blood disease. Adenine Base Editing What is it? Adenine base editing (ABE) is a CRISPR-based genome … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The eleventh governing body meeting of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA) or Plant Treaty concluded in Lima, Peru. International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture Origin: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The IMD has forecast the formation of two cyclonic storms in the Bay of Bengal, which may undergo a Fujiwhara interaction. Fujiwhara Effect What is it?: The Fujiwhara Effect describes the interaction between two nearby cyclonic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The government approved the Tex-RAMPS Scheme to strengthen the Textile sector through promoting research, innovation and competitiveness. Tex-RAMPS Scheme What is it?: Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, and Start-up Scheme (Tex-RAMPS) It is a Central … Continue reading →

Why in the news? RBI issued the final guidelines for the digital banking channels regarding obtaining informed consent from the customer for providing digital banking services. Digital Banking Channels What is it?: Digital Banking Channels are technology-enabled platforms through which … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ICAR developed Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala, two gene edited rice varieties. Pusa DST-1 What is it?: Drought tolerant rice variety developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through Gene-editing tools. Key … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A crucial set of tests on the Samudrayaan is likely only mid-next year, following a delay in the procurement of syntactic foam cladding from France. Samudrayan Project Associated Program: It is part of the Deep Ocean … Continue reading →

Why in the news? In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to Sri Lanka. Operation Sagar Bandhu What is it?:  Operation Sagar Bandhu is a humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief (HADR) mission by the Indian Navy to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister of State for Science & Technology stated that the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is becoming increasingly popular among young startups and innovators. Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Programme What is it?:  The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Programme is a … Continue reading →