Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology: The global space sector is shifting from government-led exploration to private-driven commercial activity, with Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology emerging as a key disruptor.As the market is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030, reusability has reduced launch costs by 5–20 times, enabling more sustainable and frequent access to […]
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Anna Chakra : In News
Anna Chakra : In News The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named as finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative. It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an operations research–based decision support system […]
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot The Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways. The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement. It is designed […]
Soft Matter
Soft Matter: Every morning, as you use either your toothpaste or shampoo, you engage with soft matter, materials that flow like liquids under force but hold their shape at rest. Soft matter, or soft materials, is a sub-field of “condensed matter”, referring to a variety of materials that can be easily deformed or structurally altered […]
Guillain-Barré Syndrome : Outbreak
Guillain-Barré Syndrome: Outbreak A Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak has hit Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district recently, with two deaths reported in Manasa town. It is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system. This is the part of the nervous system outside the brain and spinal […]
Indiaphonte bijoyi
Indiaphonte bijoyi: A microscopic crustacean was discovered in Kavaratti which has been named Indiaphonte bijoyi, with the generic name Indiaphonte. It is a tiny crustacean discovered from the Kavaratti lagoon in the Lakshadweep islands. It belongs to the family Laophontidae within the Copepoda class. It lives in sediments in aquatic environments. It is most diverse […]
India’s First State-Funded BSL- 4 Lab
India’s First State-Funded BSL- 4 Lab: Union Home Minister laid the foundation stone of India’s first state-funded Bio-Safety Level-4 (BSL-4) laboratory in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, marking a major milestone in strengthening the country’s health security, biotechnology research, and preparedness against deadly pathogens. BSL-4 Laboratory: BSL-4 represents the highest level of biological containment, designed to study highly […]
Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and Bagurumba Dwhou
Kaziranga Elevated Corridor and Bagurumba Dwhou: During the recent visit to Assam, the Prime Minister participated in the Bagurumba Dwhou 2026 cultural programme in Guwahati, laid the foundation stone of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Project, and virtually flagged off two Amrit Bharat Express trains.Bagurumba Dwhou is a major cultural festival in Guwahati celebrating the heritage […]
Chang’e-6 Mission
Chang’e-6 Mission: Lunar regolith brought from the Moon by China’s Chang’e 6 mission has revealed that the Moon is formed from the remains of an ancient collision between an object with Earth. It is the first human sampling and return mission from the far side of the moon. It is part of the broader Chang’e […]
India’s Minerals Diplomacy
India’s Minerals Diplomacy: India is recalibrating its global mineral strategy following the launch of the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 and the tightening of export controls by China on rare earths.Minerals diplomacy is the strategic use of international partnerships and multilateral mineral clubs to secure a reliable supply of minerals like Lithium and […]
