PathGennie: The Ministry of Science and Technology has developed new open-source software called PathGennie. It is a novel computational framework developed by scientists can significantly accelerate the simulation of rare molecular events. It is open source software developed for fast tracking of drug discovery by accurately tracking molecular unbinding pathways. It addresses a long-standing challenge […]
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BEE Standards and Labelling Programme
BEE Standards and Labelling Programme: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has tightened India’s energy efficiency regime by making star labelling mandatory for a wider range of appliances, thereby expanding compulsory energy performance disclosure under the Standards and Labelling (S&L) Programme. BEE’s Standards and Labelling (S&L) Programme launched in 2006 under the Energy Conservation Act, […]
Government Notifies Market Access Guidelines under EPM
Government Notifies Market Access Guidelines under EPM: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has notified the first set of market access guidelines under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) to enhance global market reach for Indian exporters. Exporters, especially MSMEs, receive funding for trade fairs, Buyer-Seller Meets (BSMs), Mega Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets (RBSMs), and trade delegations. […]
Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961
Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961: The Haryana Legislative Assembly has amended the Haryana Village Common Lands (Regulation) Act, 1961 to enable unauthorised occupants to purchase certain categories of ‘Shamilat deh’ land from gram panchayats and convert it into private ownership, shifting village commons governance from social protection to ownership through payment. It aims […]
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024
Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024: Geographical features and their location-changes in critical geographical features (including water-bodies and ice-caps).he Union Minister of Jal Shakti has released the Dynamic Ground Water Resource Assessment Report, 2024, showing a net improvement in groundwater status with higher recharge and lower long-term extraction compared to 2017. Key trends of […]
E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies
E-Bill System for fertiliser subsidies: The Union Government has launched an integrated e-Bill System to digitally process fertiliser subsidies worth about ₹2 lakh crore. The e-Bill System is an end-to-end digital platform for submission, processing, tracking, and payment of fertiliser subsidy bills, replacing the earlier manual, paper-based workflow. Ministry involved: Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers […]
BSNL launches Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi)
BSNL launches Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi): BSNL has launched Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services nationwide across all telecom circles, enabling calls and messages over Wi-Fi.Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) is a technology that allows users to make and receive voice calls and SMS over a Wi-Fi network instead of a mobile tower. It works using IMS […]
The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025: The Centre has notified the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 and related tax changes on tobacco products, effective February 1, 2026. The Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025 amends the Central Excise Act, 1944 to revise excise duties on tobacco and tobacco-related products, which remain outside the full GST framework. […]
UPI Transactions Surge to 21.63 Billion in December 2025
UPI Transactions Surge to 21.63 Billion in December 2025: India’s digital payments ecosystem continues to expand rapidly. In December, transactions through the Unified Payments Interface recorded strong growth in both volume and value. The latest figures underline the growing reliance on cashless payments by individuals and businesses, reinforcing India’s position as a global leader in […]
India, Pakistan Complete Exchange of Nuclear Facility Information
India, Pakistan Complete Exchange of Nuclear Facility Information: India and Pakistan have continued an important diplomatic tradition related to nuclear safety. Both countries exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities through official diplomatic channels. This step reflects an established confidence-building mechanism aimed at reducing risks and maintaining strategic stability in South Asia.India and […]
