Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs has notified the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time) Rules, 2026, establishing Indian Standard Time (IST) as the mandatory, single time reference for all legal, administrative, commercial, and official purposes across India. The rules will formally take effect 180 days from publication in the […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Dung beetle : New Study
Dung beetle: New Study A report published in Ecology and Evolution said that dung beetles are vulnerable to a previously unforeseen risk like dogs. Dung beetle known as the Scarabaeidae family within the Animal Kingdom’s order They are robust, compact insects known for their hard, protective exoskeletons and strong, clawed legs adapted for digging and […]
CosmoCube Mission
CosmoCube Mission: An international team of astronomers announced that CosmoCube mission will study faint radio signals from the early universe. CosmoCube Mission is a proposed satellite that will study the universe’s earliest stages by listening for faint radio signals from more than 13.5 billion years ago. It is being developed by a team of scientists […]
PM e-Bus Sewa scheme
PM e-Bus Sewa scheme: The Centre’s PM e-Bus Sewa scheme is gathering pace, with more than 500 electric buses now operational across 23 cities and daily ridership crossing one lakh. It aims to strengthen the urban transport system by deployment of air-conditioned electric buses to urban cities. Cities have a population ranging 3-40 lakh and […]
Epidermolysis Bullosa
Epidermolysis Bullosa: A medical college in Karnataka has received a ₹ 5.5-crore research grant from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to develop affordable diagnostic and precision treatment approaches for epidermolysis bullosa (EB). Epidermolysis Bullosa is a rare genetic disorder that causes extreme skin fragility. It comprises a group of inherited disorders in which […]
Open General Export Licence
Open General Export Licence: The Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence has undertaken a comprehensive set of reforms to simplify the Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and the Open General Export Licence (OGEL) framework. It was introduced for the first time in 2019, following demands from exporters, to make defence exports easier. It […]
Jago AI Assistant
Jago AI Assistant: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched the Jago AI Assistant. Jago AI Assistant is an AI conversational assistant to extend the reach of tribal welfare schemes and programmes. It is an initiative of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. The AI-powered chatbot is designed to simplify access to information related to tribal […]
National Test House : 115th Foundation
National Test House: 115th Foundation The National Test House (NTH) is set to host a celebration for its 115th Foundation Day at its Jakkuru Campus in Bengaluru. National Test House is a premier scientific organization of the Government of India. It was established in 1912 under the then Railway Board. It is India’s largest multi-location […]
Gene-Edited Rice Varieties
Gene-Edited Rice Varieties: India developed two genome-edited rice varieties — DRR Dhan 100 (Kamala) and Pusa Rice DST1 and is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season. Pusa DST Rice 1 is derived from MTU1010, which is suitable for rabi season in southern states. It is developed by […]
Lead : New study
Lead : New study Researchers at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), Hyderabad, have found that exposure to lead can significantly disrupt the natural waste-clearing and recycling system of nerve cells. Lead is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the earth’s crust. It is a soft, silvery white or grayish metal in […]
