Isobutanol: The Indian government is likely to introduce a mandate permitting blending isobutanol with diesel by the end of this year. Isobutanol is also called isobutyl alcohol, is an alcohol with the chemical formula C₄H₁₀O and one of the four isomers of butanol. Properties of Isobutanol: It is a clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
India’s Semiconductor Vision for 2035
India’s Semiconductor Vision for 2035: NITI Aayog’s Frontier Tech Hub (FTH) released the report, “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry”, outlining India’s Semiconductor Vision 2035 and a strategic roadmap to transform the country into a globally indispensable semiconductor nation. It arrives at a critical juncture with the Union Budget 2026 announcing ISM 2.0 (India Semiconductor Mission […]
India’s 1st Blue Bond
India’s 1st Blue Bond: Sagarmala Finance Corporation announced plans to issue India’s first blue bond to diversify its funding sources and finance maritime and coastal infrastructure projects. A blue bond is a debt instrument used to raise funds specifically for projects linked to oceans, seas, coasts, rivers and other water-based ecosystems. It is generally targeted […]
Indopottia Himalayensis : New Species Of Moss
Indopottia Himalayensis : New Species Of Moss Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have discovered a new species of moss and named it as Indopottia himalayensis. It is a new moss species discovered from high-altitude forests of the Western Himalayas in Uttarakhand state. It is only the third species of its kind ever identified […]
James Webb Space Telescope : In News
James Webb Space Telescope: In News The NASA James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) captured weather of exoplanet which is nearly 700 light-years away. James Webb Space Telescope was launched in December 2021. It is the largest and most powerful space observatory built through collaboration between NASA, European Space Agency (ESA), and Canadian Space Agency (CSA). […]
MAHA Water Mission
MAHA Water Mission: The union Minister of Science & Technology launched the Missions for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) Water Mission. MAHA Water Mission has been conceived as a national platform to accelerate innovation in the water sector by connecting science, entrepreneurship, industry, academia and grassroots action. It aims to support innovations from laboratory research […]
PM-WANI : In News
PM-WANI: In News The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a series of user-friendly reforms under the Prime Minister’s Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI) framework. PM-WANI (Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface) scheme was launched by the Department of Telecommunication in 2020. It aims to enhance the proliferation of public WiFi hotspots to create robust […]
Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak
Bundibugyo Virus Outbreak: The World Health Organization declared the Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). The outbreak has exposed a major gap in global vaccine preparedness, as there is currently no licensed vaccine or specific therapeutic […]
Post-Quantum Cryptography
Post-Quantum Cryptography: A task force constituted by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) recommended that India’s critical sectors begin phased adoption of Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) to counter future quantum-computing threats. Critical Information Infrastructure (CII) sectors are expected to begin transition by 2027, migrate priority systems by 2028, and achieve full adoption by 2029. Modern […]
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train
India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Train: Indian Railways has officially approved the operational rollout of the country’s first-ever indigenous 10-car Hydrogen Fuel Cell-based trainset on the Jind-Sonipat section in Haryana. The train is a cutting-edge, 10-car eco-friendly Passenger Trainset powered entirely by an onboard hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system. It replaces conventional diesel engines on non-electrified […]
