Bharat NCAP 2.0: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) recently released a comprehensive draft for Bharat NCAP 2.0, a significantly expanded version of the country’s crash test rating programme. The Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) is an indigenous star-rating system for crash testing cars, under which vehicles will be assigned between […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Auramine O
Auramine O: India continues to face recurring episodes of chemical adulteration in food, particularly through the use of non-permitted synthetic dyes and one of the most persistent among them is auramine O. Auramine O is a synthetic yellow dye produced from compounds such as dimethylaniline and formaldehyde. The dye appears as yellow flakes or powder […]
PM Modi Unveils Stamp and Coin Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur
PM Modi Unveils Stamp and Coin Honouring Guru Tegh Bahadur: On the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led national commemorations by unveiling a commemorative postage stamp, a special coin, and a coffee-table book dedicated to the Ninth Sikh Guru. The grand tribute was held at […]
Obstructive Sleep Apnea : New Findings
Obstructive Sleep Apnea: New Findings New findings reveal that untreated obstructive sleep apnea can significantly raise the likelihood of developing Parkinson’s disease. It is the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. People with OSA repeatedly stop and start breathing while they sleep. These breath pauses are known as apneas. There are several types of sleep apnea. […]
Global Methane Status Report, 2025
Global Methane Status Report, 2025: The recent Global Methane Status Report 2025 warns that crop-residue burning is turning India into a global methane hotspot. It is produced by the UN Environment Programme and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). It provides updates on global progress on methane mitigation and the remaining work needed to […]
Acanthosis Nigricans
Acanthosis Nigricans: Acanthosis Nigricans identification in early stages gives both children and adults a chance to detect prediabetes or diabetes before any major complications. It is a skin condition characterised by dark, velvety patches on skin folds. It can be obesity, insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus and extremely rarely, in melanomas, stomach or liver […]
Meerut Bugle
Meerut Bugle: The Meerut Bugle has received a Geographical indication tag. It is a brass wind instrument common with the drills of armed forces and used in wars, ceremonies, and parades for decades. It is used to signal the start of movements or events, and carries a deep historical imprint. Meerut’s association with bugle-making dates […]
SARAL SIMS
SARAL SIMS: The Ministry of Steel has introduced a simplified registration facility called ‘SARAL SIMS’ under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS), effective from November 21. It is a new system designed to simplify the process of registration for imports of small consignments under the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS). It is designed to ease […]
Index of Eight Core Industries October 2025
Index of Eight Core Industries October 2025: The combined Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) stayed unchanged at 162.4 in October 2025, the same as October 2024. Index of Eight Core Industries (ICI) is a production-volume index that measures the combined and individual performance of production of eight core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural […]
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched the YUVA AI for ALL Initiative to help everyone understand Artificial Intelligence. YUVA AI for ALL Initiative is an initiative launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), under the IndiaAI Mission. It is a first-of-its-kind free course that […]
