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 […]
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New Initiatives to Improve the Public Distribution System
New Initiatives to Improve the Public Distribution System: The Union Food and Public Distribution Ministry recently launched several digital initiatives aimed at modernising warehousing operations, improving supply chain efficiency, and enhancing transparency across the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an AI-based platform that allows Public Distribution System (PDS) beneficiaries to share their feedback […]
17 Nation Join Blue NDC Challenge
17 Nation Join Blue NDC Challenge: 17 countries including France, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, and Singapore—have joined the Blue NDC Challenge at COP30, signalling a major global push to embed ocean-based climate solutions into national climate plans. A global initiative encouraging countries to integrate ocean-based climate actions into their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris […]
Tetrachloroethylene
Tetrachloroethylene: Researchers have identified Tetrachloroethylene commonly used in dry cleaning and household items that could lead to increased risk of liver diseases. It appears as a clear colorless volatile liquid having an ether-like odor. It is noncombustible and insoluble in water. Other names for tetrachloroethylene include perchloroethylene, PCE, perc, tetrachloroethene, and perchlor It breaks down […]
Viscose Staple Fibre
Viscose Staple Fibre: The Central Government has revoked the Quality Control Order (QCO) requirement for Viscose Staple Fibre (VSF) with immediate effect. It is a natural and biodegradable fiber which has characteristics that are similar to cotton. It is produced by regenerating natural materials, such as cotton linter or wood pulp. It is made by […]
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework
UNESCO’s Neurotechnology Ethics Framework: UNESCO issued the first global normative framework on the ethics of neurotechnology, aiming to balance innovation with human rights by protecting the brain and neural data from misuse.The move comes as neurotech rapidly expands, offering major medical benefits but also raising concerns about privacy, autonomy, and manipulation. Neurotechnology refers to devices […]
BvS10 Sindhu
BvS10 Sindhu: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro Ltd. (L&T) and BAE Systems recently bagged a contract from the Indian Army for supply of BvS10 Sindhu – a specialised all-terrain armoured vehicle, according to a regulatory filing. The BvS10 is a well-known articulated all-terrain vehicle used by several European militaries. The BvS10 is already in service […]
BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy
BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology launched India’s first indigenous “CRISPR” based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease and named it BIRSA 101. BIRSA 101 is India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy, designed to treat Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). The therapy has been named Birsa-101 in […]
Vitamin K
Vitamin K: Vitamin K, often overlooked, is vital for blood clotting, bone strength, and heart healthIt is a fat-soluble vitamin that comes in two forms. The main type is called phylloquinone (Vitamin K1), found in green leafy vegetables like collard greens, kale, and spinach. The other type, menaquinones (Vitamin K2), are found in some animal […]
Sentinel-6B Satellite
Sentinel-6B Satellite: The Sentinel-6B was launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It is a joint mission between the United States’ NASA and NOAA, and the European Space Agency. It is an ocean-tracking satellite which will measure the rising sea levels and its impacts on the planet. Sentinel-6B is set to carry forward […]
