Science & Technology Current Affairs

Union Minister for Shipping e-launched the development of Indigenous Software solution for Vessel traffic services (VTS) and Vessels Traffic Monitoring Systems (VTMS). Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points VTS and VTMS is a software which determines vessel positions, position of other traffic or meteorological hazard warnings and extensive management of traffic within a port or […]

India successfully test-fired the Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile off the coast of Odisha. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The SANT missile is being developed by the DRDO’s research centre, Imarat, in collaboration with the Indian Air Force. It will have both Lock-on After Launch and Lock-on Before Launch capability. It is, reportedly, an upgrade

International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) has introduced a Framework for Regulatory Sandbox to tap into innovative FinTech solutions. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points IFSCA has an objective to develop a world class FinTech hub at the IFSC located at GIFT City in Gandhinagar (Gujarat, India). Thus, it endeavours to encourage the promotion of

BRAHMOS, the supersonic cruise missile was successfully test fired today from Indian Navy’s indigenously-built stealth destroyer INS Chennai, hitting a target in the Arabian Sea. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points  BRAHMOS as a prime strike weapon will ensure the warship’s invincibility by engaging naval surface targets at long ranges, thus making the destroyer another

Swedish-British drug giant AstraZeneca is moving an antibody combination developed for Covid-19 treatment into late-stage human trials. The firm has also received around $486 million from the US government for the development and supply of this combination. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points AZD7442, a similar class of the drug cocktail used to treat US

“Tech For Tribals” initiative was e-launched by TRIFED, Ministry of Tribal Affairs in association with Chhattisgarh MFP Federation and IIT Kanpur.  Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points The program aims at the holistic development of tribals with a focus on entrepreneurship development, soft skills, IT, and business development through SHGs operating through Van Dhan Kendras

India has successfully test fired a new generation anti-radiation missile which will be part of the tactical weaponry of the Indian Air Force. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020 Key-Points Anti-radiation missiles are designed to detect, track and neutralise the adversary’s radar, communication assets and other radio frequency sources, which are generally part of their air