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Science and technology current affairs- July 14, 2024

Questions

1. What did NITI Aayog announce on Sunday?
2. Who are the collaborators of the GearShift challenge hackathon?
3. What economic growth target did Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar mention India needs now?
4. At what position is India currently in terms of economic growth, according to the Vice President?
5. What goal has India set for itself for the year 2047?
6. How many countries did India help with its Covaxin-Maitri programme?
7. What protein have US researchers identified related to fatigue in long Covid and Alzheimer’s?
8. What specific effect does this protein have on muscle function?
9. Which university led the study identifying this protein?
10. How can this discovery help in treating muscle wasting?
11. What did Aaron Johnson explain about messenger proteins during illness?
12. What are the health effects of smoking on people with diabetes, according to Dr. V Mohan?
13. How does smoking affect insulin resistance?
14. What staggering statistics did the 2023 ICMR study reveal about diabetes in India?
15. How many people in India suffer from hypertension and high cholesterol according to the study?
16. What did Elon Musk confirm about his support for Donald Trump?
17. What did Musk criticize about the US Secret Service?
18. How did Big Tech leaders react to the assassination attempt on Donald Trump?
19. What notable approval did Apple grant regarding a PC emulator for iOS?
20. What can the approved ‘UTM SE’ app do on iOS devices?

Answers

1. NITI Aayog announced the launch of the GearShift challenge as part of the e-FAST India initiative.
2. The collaborators of the GearShift challenge hackathon are Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore, Smart Freight Centre India, CALSTART/Drive to Zero, and WRI India.
3. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar mentioned that India needs economic growth that is relatable to every individual.
4. India is currently at the 5th position in terms of economic growth, ahead of the UK, France, Canada, and Brazil.
5. India has set the goal to be a developed nation by 2047, the centennial celebration of its Independence.
6. India helped 100 countries with its Covaxin-Maitri programme.
7. US researchers have identified a protein responsible for causing fatigue in people with long Covid, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases.
8. The protein causes muscle function loss by traveling from the brain to the muscles.
9. The study identifying this protein was led by the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
10. This discovery can help physicians treat or prevent muscle wasting caused by bacterial infections, Alzheimer’s disease, and long Covid.
11. Aaron Johnson explained that messenger proteins from the brain travel through the bloodstream and reduce energy levels in skeletal muscle during illness.
12. According to Dr. V Mohan, smoking can worsen the risk of heart disease, stroke, and make diabetes harder to manage.
13. Smoking increases insulin resistance, making it harder for the body to respond to insulin and leading to higher blood sugar levels.
14. The 2023 ICMR study revealed that India has 101 million individuals afflicted by diabetes, with 136 million prediabetic.
15. According to the study, 315 million people in India suffer from hypertension, and 213 million have high cholesterol.
16. Elon Musk confirmed his full support for Donald Trump after an assassination attempt on the former US President.
17. Musk criticized the US Secret Service, stating that the head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, and the leader of the security detail should resign.
18. Big Tech leaders condemned the assassination attempt on Donald Trump and criticized the use of political violence while wishing him a speedy recovery.
19. Apple approved the first PC emulator for the iOS ecosystem to run classic software and games.
20. The approved ‘UTM SE’ app can run classic software and old-school games for Windows, Mac OS 9, and Linux on iOS devices.

Science and technology current affairs: June 30, 2024

1. Who hailed India’s historic win over South Africa in the ICC T20 World Cup final?
   • Tech honchos Satya Nadella, Sundar Pichai, and others celebrated India’s victory.
2. What did Sundar Pichai say about the game?
   • He described it as incredible and congratulated India, emphasizing their well-deserved win.
3. What did Satya Nadella say about the T20 World Cup final?
   • He congratulated both India and South Africa, acknowledging the super final and expressing a desire for more cricket in the West Indies and USA.
4. Which South Korean conglomerate plans to invest in artificial intelligence and semiconductors?
   • SK Group aims to secure 80 trillion won ($58 billion) for investments in these areas by 2026.
5. Where did the chief executives of SK Group’s major affiliates gather to discuss investment plans?
   • They gathered at the research center in Icheon, 58 kilometers southeast of Seoul.
6. Which Indian cities experienced robust annual growth in prime residential property prices in Q1 2024?
   • Mumbai and Delhi witnessed significant growth according to the Knight Frank ‘Prime Global Cities Index Q1 2024’.
7. What was the year-on-year surge in Mumbai’s property prices during the January-March quarter?
   • Mumbai saw an 11.5% surge in property prices during that period.
8. How can getting the right nutrients before conceiving help prevent dangerous blood pressure disorders during pregnancy?
   • A higher intake of calcium and zinc three months before conception can help avoid conditions like preeclampsia.

Additional Qs with Answers

1. What challenge did NASA’s 2024 Human Lander Challenge (HuLC) address?
   • The challenge focused on managing lunar dust during the landing of the Artemis mission.
2. Why is dust mitigation important during lunar landings?
   • It is crucial for exploring the lunar South Pole region and establishing a long-term human presence on the Moon.
3. Which US university was selected as the overall winner in the HuLC?
   • The University of Michigan won the HuLC and received a $10,000 award.
4. Which university received the second prize in the HuLC?
   • The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, received the second prize and a $5,000 award.
5. Which disease has seen an increase during the monsoon in various parts of India?
   • Dengue cases have spiraled in states like Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Maharashtra.
6. How is dengue transmitted?
   • Dengue is a vector-borne disease transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito.
7. What principles has LG Electronics adopted to prevent human rights violations?
   • LG Electronics has adopted human rights principles within the company and its contracted companies.
8. What percentage jump in consumer spending did fintech startup Simpl witness around the T20 World Cup Final?
   • Simpl witnessed a 40% jump in consumer spending on its platform during the T20 World Cup Final

More Additional Qs with Answers

1. What was the result of the ICC T20 World Cup final between India and South Africa?
   • India defeated South Africa by 7 runs to clinch the T20 World Cup title.
2. What was India’s previous T20 World Cup win?
   • India won the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007.
3. What percentage increase did Indian stock market capitalization experience in the June quarter of FY 2024-25?
   • Indian stock market capitalization increased by 13.8% during that period.
4. What is the current ranking of the Indian equity market in terms of global stock markets?
   • The Indian equity market is the fifth largest stock market in the world with a market capitalization of $5 trillion.
5. What is the third leading cause of sudden cardiac death according to experts?
   • Aortic aneurysms, which often remain asymptomatic, are the third leading cause of sudden cardiac death.
6. What is an aortic aneurysm?
   • It is the ballooning of the major blood vessel aorta, which carries blood from the heart to the whole body.
7. What factors increase the risk of aortic aneurysms?
   • Factors like atherosclerosis, hypertension, and genetic deficiencies contribute to the risk of aortic aneurysms.
8. Which organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for research studies on standardizing higher-order medicines?
   • The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CSMCARI) and the Commissionerate of Indian Medicine and Homoeopathy (CIM&H) signed the MoU

Some More Additional Qs with Answers

1. What is the amount of the fresh GST demand notice received by Zomato?
   • Zomato has received a fresh GST demand notice for about Rs 9.45 crore with interest and penalty.
2. Who raised the demand notice against Zomato?
   • The Assistant Commissioner of Commercial Taxes (Audit), Karnataka, raised the demand notice.
3. What innovative infrastructure has Israeli company Electreon Wireless installed in Norway?
   • Electreon Wireless installed the first wireless charging road in Norway, allowing electric vehicles to charge while in motion.
4. How does Electreon’s road charging system work?
   • It utilizes special copper coils positioned just beneath the road surface.
5. Where was the new wireless charging road segment built?
   • The 100-meter-long road segment was built in the city of Trondheim, Norway.
6. What is the key to building a startup ecosystem in Jammu & Kashmir?
   • A change of mindset and exploration of regional resources are essential for building a startup ecosystem in the region.
7. Which sector can be the main area of startups in Jammu & Kashmir?
   • The agriculture sector can be a significant area for startups in the region according to Dr. Jitendra Singh.
8. What example did Dr. Singh cite during the National StartUp Conference?
   • He cited the example of ‘Aroma Mission’ and how the ‘Purple Revolution’ originated in small towns like Bhaderwah and Gulmarg and gained national attention

Science and technology current affairs- October 14, 2023

Questions

1. What new feature has Elon Musk-run X adopted for vetting new members in private Communities?
2. How did Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defend his app’s handling of Israel-Hamas war-related content?
3. What is the impact of delaying bedtime by 90 minutes each night on heart health, according to a recent study?
4. What are Satya Nadella and Brad Smith’s comments on Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard?
5. What new feature is Jack Dorsey-backed social media network Bluesky offering for journalists and news organizations?
6. What did European Commissioner Thierry Breton communicate to Google and Alphabet CEOs regarding illegal content and disinformation?
7. What happened to Elon Musk-run X Corp on a Friday?
8. What is the objective of NASA’s Psyche mission?
9. What did Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar say about India’s advancements in robotics?
10. What does a recent study say about the resilience of young children to SARS-CoV-2?
11. What changes are coming to the WhatsApp Android application interface?
12. What is the latest update on Boeing’s Starliner capsule’s first crewed flight?

Answers

1. Elon Musk-run X has adopted a new member vetting feature which requires members to answer a question and agree to the group’s guidelines when requesting to join private Communities.
2. Telegram CEO Pavel Durov defended his app by saying that it can serve as an important channel for information, citing an example where Hamas used Telegram to warn civilians in Ashkelon to leave the area ahead of missile strikes.
3. Delaying bedtime by 90 minutes each night damages cells that line the blood vessels, which supports the hypothesis that poor sleep is linked to heart health. This was revealed in a study among women participants.
4. Satya Nadella and Brad Smith welcomed the closing of the $68.7 billion transaction to acquire gaming giant Activision Blizzard. They affirmed their commitment to labor principles and innovative approach to union partnerships.
5. Bluesky, the Jack Dorsey-backed social media network, has invited journalists and news organizations to self-verify themselves by setting their website directly as their username.
6. European Commissioner Thierry Breton sent a letter to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, reminding him to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA) to keep illegal content and disinformation related to the Israel-Hamas war off YouTube.
7. Elon Musk-run X Corp suffered a brief global outage, including in India, as users reported issues with posting and refreshing content. The outage lasted for about an hour.
8. NASA’s Psyche mission aims to explore an asteroid rich in gold, diamond, and platinum.
9. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated that India has made significant strides in the field of robotics and that the national strategy on robotics policy will offer significant opportunities for the manufacturing sector, Industry 4.0, and cyber-physical systems.
10. A study finds that SARS-CoV-2 may be getting neutralized in the nasal tracts, explaining young children’s remarkable resilience to the virus.
11. WhatsApp is rolling out a new revamped interface for the Android application featuring new icons and a new green color theme for both light and dark modes.
12. The first crewed flight of Boeing’s Starliner capsule aims to launch in mid-April next year, after several delays.

Science and technology current affairs- September 24, 2023

One-Liner Questions:

1. What impact does exposure to blue light from smartphones have on early puberty in males?
2. Which electric vehicle topped this year’s evaluation by Auto Motor Und Sport?
3. Who ranked second and third in the electric vehicle evaluation by Auto Motor Und Sport?
4. What percentage of patients showed multiple organ abnormalities five months after Covid-19 infection?
5. What was the sale figure of Elon Musk’s biography in its first week?
6. How have tech salaries in the US changed year-over-year according to a new report?
7. What new feature is Google adding to Gmail on Android?
8. What work does Union Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan think AI can replace?
9. What new feature is WhatsApp reportedly rolling out for channel creators on Android?
10. How has Google mocked Apple in a new video campaign?
11. What did Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw say about US-based Micron Technology investing in India?

Answers:

1. Exposure to blue light, like that from smartphones, may lead to early puberty in males according to a study presented at the 61st Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting.
2. Kia’s EV6 GT topped this year’s evaluation of electric vehicle models by Auto Motor Und Sport.
3. Hyundai Motor’s independent Genesis brand’s GV60 SUV ranked second, and the Ford Mustang Mach-E ranked third in the evaluation.
4. Nearly a third of patients showed abnormalities in multiple organs, particularly in the lungs, brain, and kidneys, five months after Covid-19 infection.
5. Elon Musk’s biography by Walter Isaacson sold 92,560 copies in the first week of its launch.
6. Local tech salaries in the US have experienced their most significant year-over-year decline, dropping 3 per cent from $161,000 to $156,000. When adjusted for inflation, the decrease is 9 per cent from $141,000 to $129,000 from 2022 to mid-2023.
7. Google is adding a “Select all” button to Gmail on Android to allow users to clean up their inbox more easily and quickly.
8. Union Finance Secretary T.V. Somanathan said that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can replace the work being done by auditors and accountants.
9. Meta-owned WhatsApp is rolling out a new feature designed to keep channel creators informed about the status of their channels on Android, especially when they are closed in specific countries.
10. Google has mocked Apple by comparing the iPhone to an “iPager” in a new video, criticizing its lack of support for the RCS messaging protocol.
11. Union IT and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that global chip manufacturers have realized India’s potential, and the investment by US-based Micron Technology will set a benchmark for India’s semiconductor journey.

Science and technology current affairs-Dec 22, 2022

1- Agritech firm Carnot Technologies is enabling farmers to make data-driven decisions and earn up to 30% more as the Indian agriculture sector utilises new-age technologies and telematics to boost crop productivity.

2- Elon Musk’s run Tesla, whose stock has fallen more than 60% this year, has informed staff that there will be another round of layoffs early in 2019 coupled with a complete hiring embargo.

3- After more than four years of collecting unique scientific data on Mars, the US space agency has officially decommissioned the InSight Mars lander.

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4-The well-known social media site Snapchat is introducing three new features, including expanded customizability options, to its paid membership service “Snapchat+.”

5-According to rumours, Samsung will introduce the Galaxy S23, its newest line of flagship smartphones, on February 1st, 2023.

6- Meta said that, in order to improve application performance on virtual reality (VR) headsets, it is providing developers with 7% extra graphics processing unit (GPU) computational power to work with on Meta Quest 2 devices.

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7-Leading UK daily The Guardian revealed on Wednesday that a “major IT problem,” which looks to be a ransomware attack, had affected its systems.

8-A recent study has found that the common food colour “Allura Red AC” may contribute to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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9-On Wednesday, WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, announced that it had banned more than 37 lakh “bad” accounts in India during the month of November in accordance with the updated IT Rules 2021, which would place greater obligations on social media sites.

10-According to a recent estimate, about 9% of Netflix members in the US have chosen the streaming service’s new “Basic with advertising” tier.

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