Category: Science and Technology Current Affairs

India to Resume Postal Service to US from Tomorrow: India will resume all categories of international postal services to the United States starting October 15, 2025. This development comes after a two-month suspension caused by regulatory changes in the United States. With a new system now in place to comply with American customs rules, India […]

Telangana tops UPI transaction intensity: Telangana has emerged as the leader in UPI transaction intensity among Indian states, according to a new study published in the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) September 2025 bulletin. Using PhonePe transaction data as a proxy for Unified Payments Interface (UPI) usage, the study highlights the growing shift towards digital […]

Union Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal unveils LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard: To enhance transparency and efficiency in government litigation, Union Minister of State for Law and Justice Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated the LIMBS Live Cases Dashboard on October 14, 2025, in New Delhi. The new dashboard is part of the Legal Information Management and Briefing System […]

Finance Minister to Inaugurate dhaRti BioNest at IIT Dharwad: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will inaugurate the dhaRti BioNest Incubation Centre at IIT Dharwad, marking a significant step toward empowering startups in biotechnology, deep tech, and healthcare. This incubation hub aims to provide early-stage support for innovators through mentoring, lab infrastructure, and funding, especially in a […]

Railways launches three integrated door‑to‑door freight and parcel services: The Railways Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has virtually inaugurated three new door‑to‑door freight and parcel services aimed at enhancing India’s logistics ecosystem. These services mark a strategic move by Indian Railways to become more competitive in goods movement by improving last‑mile connectivity, reducing dependency on road transport, […]

NHAI to Use All Municipal Waste in Roads by 2027: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is planning to use 100% of India’s municipal waste for road construction by 2027. This initiative was announced by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari during a convocation ceremony at an engineering college near Chennai. By […]

Integrated Alert System (SACHET): In a session on disaster risk reduction (DRR) at the ongoing G20 ministerial meeting in Durban, India’s Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister outlined India’s multi-agency architecture integrating meteorological, hydrological, seismic, and oceanographic institutions through a Common Alert Protocol–compliant Integrated Alert System. Integrated Alert System (SACHET) is a disaster early warning […]

LEAPS 2025: The Union Minister for Commerce and Industry launched the Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 in New Delhi. LEAPS is a flagship initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, It aims to benchmark logistics excellence, strengthen India’s competitiveness, and […]

Blue Flag Certification : Five Beaches In Maharashtra Received Five beaches in Maharashtra have received the international Blue Flag certification. Blue Flag Certification is a globally recognized eco-label accorded by the Foundation for Environment Education in Denmark (FEE). It is awarded to beaches that meet 33 criteria related to cleanliness, beauty, and environmental sustainability. The […]

India’s Blue Economy : NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog released a report “India’s Blue Economy – Strategy for Harnessing Deep-Sea and Offshore Fisheries” outlining a scientific, sustainable, and inclusive roadmap for developing India’s deep-sea and offshore fisheries. Current Status: India’s deep-sea fishing remains nascent, despite an estimated 7.16 million tonnes (MT) potential within its EEZ. […]