INVICTUS Research Programme: It is a research programme with the goal of developing hypersonic technologies applicable to future reusable vehicles capable of horizontal launch. It is funded through ESA’s General Support Technology Programme(GSTP) and Technology Development Element (TDE) It is a fully reusable experimental aerospace vehicle capable of flying at Mach 5 (five times the […]
Month: July 2025
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034
OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034: The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Agricultural Outlook 2025-2034 report, offers a 10-year outlook on global agricultural and fish markets to guide evidence-based policymaking. Global cereal production is expected to grow at 1.1% annually, driven largely by yield increases (0.9% per year). […]
India Becomes Global Leader In Fast Payments : IMF Report
India Becomes Global Leader In Fast Payments : IMF Report: India has become the global leader in real-time payments as UPI processed 18.39 billion transactions in June 2025, according to an IMF-supported report. It is Jointly developed by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and FIS Global, this Fast Payments Report 2025 analyses global public digital […]
Codex Alimentarius
Codex Alimentarius: India’s millet standard and leadership in Codex committees were appreciated at the 88th Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC88) in Rome. Codex Alimentarius is a collection of internationally recognized food standards, guidelines, and codes of practice. It promotes food safety, consumer protection, and fair-trade practices in international food commerce. Established in: 1963 by FAO and […]
Marungur Excavation
Marungur Excavation: The Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) has completed the Marungur excavation in Cuddalore district, unearthing a habitation-cum-burial site dating from the Iron Age to Early Historic Period.A multidisciplinary archaeological excavation aimed at uncovering prehistoric settlements and burial systems spanning the Iron Age to Early Historic period, led by the TNSDA.Located in […]
Cy-TB Skin Test
Cy-TB Skin Test: Kerala has introduced the Cy-TB skin test as a simplified tool for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) detection under the National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP).Cy-TB is a new-generation intradermal skin test developed to detect latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in individuals. Unlike traditional tests like the Mantoux test or IGRA blood test, Cy-TB uses […]
Kashi Declaration
Kashi Declaration: The Youth Spiritual Summit concluded in Varanasi with the adoption of the Kashi Declaration, setting a national roadmap for youth-led action against drug abuse. The Kashi Declaration is a national action plan adopted at the Youth Spiritual Summit to combat substance abuse through youth and spiritual leadership. It emphasizes a multi-dimensional, culturally rooted […]
Guryul Ravine Fossil Site
Guryul Ravine Fossil Site: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has warned of severe threats to the Guryul Ravine fossil site in Kashmir due to ongoing quarrying and land diversion.Guryul Ravine is a 260-million-year-old geological fossil site, capturing Earth’s greatest mass extinction—the Permian–Triassic boundary (PTB). It offers unmatched insight into ancient climate change and evolutionary […]
Inauguration of IICT’s First Campus in Mumbai
Inauguration of IICT’s First Campus in Mumbai: Inauguration of the first campus of the Indian Institute of Creative Technology (IICT) in Mumbai. This initiative aims to elevate India’s presence in the global AVGC-XR (Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comic & Extended Reality) ecosystem by nurturing industry-ready talent through world-class training and collaborations. The launch aligns with […]
2025 MRF National Racing Championship
2025 MRF National Racing Championship: India’s premier motorsport event, the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Car Racing Championship 2025, kicked off its first round at Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore, showcasing emerging young talent in top racing categories like MRF F2000, Formula 1600, and Touring Cars. The event saw intense competition and remarkable performances by teen […]
