Guidelines for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India: The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has issued comprehensive guidelines for the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Electric Passenger Cars in India (SPMEPCI). Companies can import up to 8,000 fully built electric cars per year at a reduced 15% customs duty (for […]
Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs
Neurodegenerative Diseases
Neurodegenerative Diseases: Recent research by National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS-TIFR) and other studies has revealed that neurodegenerative diseases may start long before symptoms appear, driven by blood vessel dysfunction and abnormal protein activity in the brain. This new understanding moves the focus from direct neuron damage to early vascular and molecular changes, paving the […]
Preeclampsia
Preeclampsia: World Preeclampsia Day (May 22) was observed, to increase awareness about preeclampsia. Preeclampsia is a serious condition that develops during pregnancy, usually after 20 weeks or so. It is often marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine and this condition can also affect other organs of the body including the kidneys, […]
IndiaAI Mission
IndiaAI Mission: The selection of three new startups for building India’s own Foundation Model, the IndiaAI Mission, has taken a significant leap toward strengthening indigenous AI capabilities. IndiaAI Mission was initially launched as a joint initiative between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology and Nasscom in 2023. This initiative aims to bolster India’s AI […]
Vitamin B9 (Folate) : New Study
Vitamin B9 (Folate) : New Study According to a recent study by the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), nearly 41 per cent of urban adolescents in government schools across northern India suffer from folate or vitamin B9 deficiency, which might be affecting their growth and development. Folate is the natural form of vitamin B9, […]
DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address)
DHRUVA (Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address): The Department of Posts has introduced a far-reaching digital policy titled DHRUVA—Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address. Developed by the Department of Posts, DHRUVA sets the foundation for a nationwide Digital Address Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). DHRUVA outlines a framework for creating a standardized, […]
Thrombectomy
Thrombectomy: The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Centre’s Department of Science and Technology (DST), recently announced financial support for the development of India’s first indigenous thrombectomy device for stroke care. A thrombectomy is a surgical or interventional treatment to remove blood clots in an artery or vein to help restore blood flow through your […]
Bow Echo
Bow Echo: The intense storms that hit Delhi recently looked like a crescent or an archer’s bow which in technical terms are called as “bow echoes.” A bow echo is essentially a line of storms, also called a squall line, on the radar that looks like a bow. This squall line can sometimes be embedded […]
Biostimulant : Notified
Biostimulant : Notified The central government notified 34 biostimulants to spur manufacturing. These are substances or microorganisms applied to plants or soil to stimulate natural processes and also work by enhancing the plant’s own physiological abilities. Biostimulants are products that reduce the need for fertilizers and increase plant growth, resistance to water and abiotic stresses. […]
‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code
‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code: The Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications launched two transformative digital platforms: ‘Know Your DIGIPIN’ and ‘Know Your PIN Code’. The DIGIPIN (Digital Postal Index Number) is an open-source, interoperable, geo-coded, grid-based digital address system developed by the Department of Posts in collaboration with IIT Hyderabad and […]
