Glimpses of Violence Around the Milky Way’s Central Black Hole Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has provided an unprecedented view of the chaotic activity surrounding Sagittarius A* (Sgr A*), the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way. Observations by the […]
Saturn’s Rings: A Debate on Their True Age Sub :Sci Sec: Space sector Why in News? A recent study by researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo and the Paris Institute of Planetary Physics has reignited the debate on the age of Saturn’s rings. Published in Nature Geoscience (December 2024), the study challenges […]
Centre Revamps Digital Platforms and Launches Multilingual AI Hub Sub :Sci Sec: Awareness in IT Why in News The Union government has initiated a comprehensive revamp of its official websites and is developing a multilingual Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub to enhance the dissemination of information on government schemes. The Ministry of Electronics and […]
China’s EAST Reactor: Advancing Magnetic Fusion Technology Sub: Sci Sec: Nuclear Why in News On January 20, 2025, Chinese scientists successfully maintained plasma at a temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for 1,066 seconds in the Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) reactor. This breakthrough is significant for the progress of ITER (International Thermonuclear […]
Strengthening Veterinary Services through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The Union Animal Husbandry and Dairying Ministry has announced initiatives to strengthen veterinary services in India through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs). Details: A three-day workshop, organized in collaboration with the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH), focused on enhancing […]
India-US 123 Agreement: Unlocking Full Potential Through Legislative Amendments Sub : Sci Sec: Nuclear sector Why in News India has committed to legislative amendments and sought a crucial exemption from the United States, which could facilitate the deployment of US-designed nuclear reactors and Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India. This move aims to […]
AI: India’s Y2K Moment and the Path Ahead Sub : Sci Sec: Awareness in IT and Computer Why in News The Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), S. Krishnan, has stated that the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) present an opportunity comparable to India’s Y2K moment. AI as […]
WHO Initiative to Provide Free Cancer Medicines to Children in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Sub : Sci Sec: Health Why in News The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a new platform to provide cost-free cancer medicines to thousands of children in low- and middle-income countries. This initiative aims to improve survival rates […]
Challenges in Malaria Vaccination and the Path to Elimination Sub: Sci Sec: Health Context: The World Health Organization (WHO) recently declared Georgia as the 45th country to eliminate malaria, marking a significant milestone in global health efforts. Despite advances, malaria continues to affect over 240 million people annually, leading to more than 600,000 […]
Aborting moon rocket to test Musk’s power Sub : Sci Sec: Space sector Why in news: President Trump is under pressure to cancel NASA’s $24 billion Space Launch System (SLS) due to cost overruns and delays. Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) supports this cancellation, proposing the cheaper Falcon Heavy rocket (developed by […]