CarpeDiem IAS • CarpeDiem IAS • CarpeDiem IAS •

Daily Current Affairs

02 Aug 2025

Microplastics in the Human Brain – Scientific Concerns and Global Policy Response

02 Aug 2025 GS 3 Science & Technology

What are Microplastics? Definition: Tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in size, derived from: Primary sources: Microbeads in cosmetics, ...

Read More →

Lewotobi Volcano Eruption – Indonesia

02 Aug 2025 GS 1 Geography

Recent Eruption (2025) Location: East Nusa Tenggara Province, southeastern Flores Island, Indonesia. Volcano: Lewotobi Laki-Laki (Male Lewot...

Read More →

HOPE Station: India’s Analog Space Mission

02 Aug 2025 GS 3 Science & Technology

 Introduction The HOPE (Human Outer Planetary Exploration) station, launched on August 1, 2025, by Protoplanet, is India’s second analog space...

Read More →

01 Aug 2025

Why the World Needs Better Green Technologies

01 Aug 2025 GS 3 Science & Technology

Context and Importance The world is transitioning to sustainable energy to meet climate goals and energy self-sufficiency. Current tech, esp...

Read More →

Thimerosal in Vaccines

01 Aug 2025 GS 3 Science & Technology

What is Thimerosal? Definition: A mercury-based compound used as a preservative in vaccines. Composition: Contains ethylmercury, which is di...

Read More →

M.S. Swaminathan Birth Centenary Science Conference

01 Aug 2025 GS 3 Agriculture

Context: On August 7, 2025, the Government of India will commemorate M.S. Swaminathan’s birth centenary with a three-day science conference organi...

Read More →