CURRENT AFFAIRS

Codon De-Optimization Technology (CDT) is an advanced genetic engineering technique primarily used for virus attenuation (weakening) and vaccine development. 

mRNA vaccine is a type of vaccine that instructs human cells to produce proteins (such as spike protein) of a particular virus, allowing the body's immune system to recognise that virus and provide protection.

Ferroptosis is a recently discovered form of regulated cell death that is iron-dependent and driven by lipid peroxidation. 

Probiotics are live microorganisms (bacteria and yeast) that provide health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. 

Xylitol is a sugar alcohol, meaning it has properties of both sugar and alcohol molecules, but it is neither intoxicating nor harmful like regular sugar.

Founding Organizations: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) & World Health Organization (WHO)

ISRO has released the "Indian Space Situational Assessment Report (ISSAR) - 2023," compiled by the ISRO System for Safe and Sustainable Space Operations Management (IS4OM).

Reusable Launch Vehicles (RLVs) are rockets or spacecraft designed to return to Earth substantially intact, allowing them to be launched multiple times.

Recently India has developed its first indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) machine.

Recently, DRDO and Indian Navy successfully test fired VLSRSAM (Vertical Launch Short Range Surface-to-Air Missile) missile from Integrated Test Range (ITR) located at Chandipur, Odisha.