The Government of India will set up a Bureau of Port Security: The Central Government has decided to establish a Bureau of Port Security (BoPS). The new body will enhance security at ports and on vessels through better coordination, intelligence sharing, and risk-based security planning. The decision comes at a time when India’s ports are […]
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Autophagy
Autophagy: Researchers have uncovered a surprising player in autophagy process that can pave the way for developing therapies for diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. It is a key biological process where cells clear out damaged and unwanted materials. The autophagy pathway, which removes damaged material and defends against infections, is disrupted in diseases […]
PM Modi To Inaugurates New Terminal at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport
PM Modi To Inaugurates New Terminal at Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport: Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the new terminal building of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati in Assam, on December 20, 2025. The inauguration marks a major milestone in strengthening aviation infrastructure in Northeast India and is expected to significantly boost connectivity, […]
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs)
Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs): The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) recently rolled out a Request for Proposal (RfP) to establish Antariksh Prayogshala (Space Labs) at select academic institutions across India. It is an initiative of the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). It is a first-of-its-kind initiative aimed at creating […]
Doppler Weather Radar
Doppler Weather Radar: The Minister of State for Earth Science informed that there are currently 47 Doppler Weather Radars (DWRs) across the country to survey weather patterns and forecast. A Doppler radar is a specialized radar that uses the Doppler effect to produce velocity data about objects at a distance. These radar systems can provide […]
Jammu & Kashmir Gets Its First Gen Z Post Office
Jammu & Kashmir Gets Its First Gen Z Post Office: Jammu & Kashmir has achieved an important milestone in the modernization of public services with the launch of its first Gen Z Post Office at the AIIMS Vijaypur campus. This initiative reflects the changing approach of Department of Posts towards making postal services more digital, […]
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund
Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund: In response to a question asked in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying responded that the amount of loan sanctioned under the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is ₹ 10,320 Crores. Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) is a central sector scheme under the […]
BharatNet Project : In News
BharatNet Project : In News The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha recently, said that BharatNet is being implemented in a phased manner to provide broadband connectivity to all Gram Panchayats (GPs). BharatNet Project is an ambitious project of the Government of […]
Global Declaration on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health
Global Declaration on Non communicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health: World leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a historic global political declaration that jointly addresses non communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health for the first time. The Global Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health is a political declaration adopted by UN […]
Carbon-based Filter for PFAS Removal from Groundwater
Carbon-based Filter for PFAS Removal from Groundwater: A recent field-based study demonstrates that a specially engineered carbon material can be injected underground to trap and remove PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) from contaminated groundwater, offering a cost-effective, long-term remediation solution for polluted sites Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) are a large family of synthetic chemicals, […]
