Akasha300 3D Printer: Kerala start-up delivers cutting-edge Akasha300 3D Printer to ISRO in a major step towards India’s self-reliance in advanced manufacturing. Akasha300 3D Printer is a high-temperature multi-material extrusion 3D printer. It is backed by the Space Technology Innovation and Incubation Centre at IIST and the Kerala Startup Mission. The printer features dual-extrusion technology […]
Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme
Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme: The Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises informed the Rajya Sabha about the Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme (MSE-CDP). Micro and Small Enterprises Cluster Development Programme is a demand driven Central Sector Scheme. It aims to increase the productivity and competitiveness of Micro […]
Minor Planet Centre
Minor Planet Centre: The Minor Planet Centre (MPC) announced 15 new moons had been found, four around Jupiter and 11 around Saturn Minor Planet Centre is the world’s primary repository for all observations of small bodies in the solar system. It operates at the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory under the International Astronomical Union. It is Located […]
National AI Skilling Initiative
National AI Skilling Initiative: The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting launched the national AI Skilling Initiative. It is aimed at strengthening AI capabilities in areas such as animation, visual effects, gaming, comics (AVGC) and media technology. It was launched by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, in partnership with Google and YouTube. This initiative […]
Hudsonian godwit
Hudsonian godwit: The Hudsonian godwit population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) is one of the world’s most remarkable travellers. It is a large shorebird in the sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. It breeds in wetland habitats (sedge meadows and muskeg) […]
Orange Economy : 3 Initiatives
Orange Economy : 3 Initiatives The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has launched 3 transformative initiatives—the National AI Skilling Initiative, MyWAVES, and Advanced EPG (Electronic Program Guide) with in-built satellite tuners—to strengthen India’s Orange economy and democratize access to digital technology. These steps reflect a strategic move to build a future-ready workforce and position India […]
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026
Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: The Union government is set to introduce the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, to bridge legal gaps in the management of assets created through foreign funds and to streamline the accountability of NGO functionaries. Proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026: Designated Authority for Assets: A key proposed […]
Litani River and City of Tyre
Litani River and City of Tyre: The Israel–Hezbollah escalation has intensified focus on Southern Lebanon, with Israel seeking a security zone up to the Litani River, while heavy bombardment threatens Tyre, a UNESCO heritage city. The Litani River is the longest river entirely within Lebanon and a key water resource in southern Lebanon. It originates […]
Govt Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026
Govt Notifies Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The government notified the Electricity (Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending Rule 3 of the Electricity Rules, 2005, related to Captive Generating Plants (CGPs). CGPs are power plants set up by industries or entities to generate electricity primarily for their own consumption, instead of relying fully on the public power grid. […]
Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft
Space Reactor 1 (SR-1) Freedom Spacecraft: NASA has revamped the Artemis programme, scrapping the Lunar Gateway plan and prioritizing a moon base and Mars missions.It also announced Space Reactor 1 Freedom, a nuclear-powered spacecraft to be launched by 2028. Space Reactor 1 Freedom is set to be the first interplanetary spacecraft powered by a nuclear […]
