Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System: The Multi-Hazard Early Warning Decision Support System represents a decisive transformation in India’s approach to weather forecasting and disaster risk reduction. It is an advanced digital forecasting platform developed by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) using open-source technology and in-house expertise. It is digital transformation initiative under Mission Mausam. […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Newcastle Disease
Newcastle Disease: In News Reports of Newcastle disease circulating across Europe, poultry producers across the UK are being urged to step up vigilance as the virus continues its concerning westward spread. It is caused by avian paramyxovirus serotype 1, affects chickens and a wide range of other birds. It is a highly contagious and often […]
Earthquake Lights
Earthquake Lights: Small earthquakes shook parts of the Aegean Sea near Turkey and Greece and floating lights appear in the sky after earthquake near Turkey which is called as earthquake lights by the scientists. Earthquake lights are flashes, streaks, balls, or tall pillars of light that sometimes appear in the sky right before, during, or […]
Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative
Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative: The Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises informed the Lok Sabha about the Trade Enablement and Marketing Initiative. It is a Central Sector Scheme under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. The initiative will empower MSMEs with digital tools and guidance to effectively utilize the […]
SAMPANN Platform
SAMPANN Platform: The Goa government and the Cochin Port Authority have taken a significant step towards modernizing pension disbursement by signing agreements to onboard the SAMPANN digital platform. SAMPANN (System for Accounting and Management of Pension) is the flagship digital pension and financial management platform of the Department of Telecommunications. It is managed by the […]
Antariksh Venture Capital Fund
Antariksh Venture Capital Fund: The Union Minister said that India’s dedicated Antariksh venture capital fund for the space sector has progressed steadily, with investment in selected startups expected to begin from the first quarter of FY2027. Antariksh Venture Capital Fund is a close ended fund registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) […]
Ammonium Nitrate
Ammonium Nitrate: A leasing agreement was signed between Bharat Coal Gasification and Chemicals Limited (BCGCL) and Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) for the upcoming Coal to Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur, Odisha. Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3) is a crystal-like white solid which is made in large industrial quantities. It is a salt of ammonia and nitric acid. […]
YUVIKA Programme
YUVIKA Programme: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology highlighted the Government’s sustained efforts to nurture scientific temper among the youth, stating that the Yuva Vigyani Karyakram (YUVIKA). YUva VIgyani KAryakram (YUVIKA) is a learning and awareness creating programme of the ISRO. It imparts basic knowledge on Space Technology, Space Science, […]
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia : Study
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: Study The multi-institutional study of 830 adult ALL patients treated at eight academic centres between found that about one in 10 adults diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL ) had a mutation in TP53. Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia or acute lymphocytic leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that affects the white blood […]
AI-Driven Tax Governance in India
AI-Driven Tax Governance in India: India is increasingly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in tax administration, especially through the Income Tax Department’s Project Insight (PI). While AI has improved tax compliance and revenue mobilisation, concerns around privacy, bias, and accountability are emerging. Project Insight (PI) is an initiative of the Income Tax Department (ITD) launched in […]
