Category: Science & Technology
Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST)
Chinese scientists managed to keep plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius for about 1,066 seconds in a nuclear fusion reactor called EAST.
Autonomous System Industry Alliance | Underwater Domain Awareness
India and USA announced Autonomous Systems Industry Alliance (ASIA) initiative for Underwater Domain Awareness (UDA)
Sudan Virus Disease
The Ugandan government and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease (SVD).
Jagadish Chandra Bose
Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has announced the launch of the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG), to recognize contributions of senior Indian scientists.
Biolumpivaxin | Lumpy Skin Disease
A vaccine for lumpy skin disease, developed in collaboration between Bharat Biotech’s group firm and ICAR, has received a license from CDSCO.
Lymphatic Filariasis | Mass Drug Administration
Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign for elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) launched
2nd National Gene Bank
As part of the Union Budget 2025-26, the Indian government has declared the creation of a second National Gene Bank, almost thirty years after the inauguration of the first one.
Brucellosis
An eight-year-old girl from Kottakkal, Malappuram district, Kerala, recently passed away at the Government Medical College Hospital in Kozhikode after undergoing around two months of treatment for brucellosis.
CO2 Battery Storage System
Context: NTPC has launched a cutting-edge CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Battery at its Kudgi, Karnataka facility. More in News: CO2 Battery…
Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC)
VPN companies are addressing the potential threats of quantum computing by incorporating Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) into their systems.
Small Modular Reactors | HALEU
In 2025-2026 budget speech, Finance Minister highlighted the role of nuclear power, including the upcoming small modular reactors (SMRs), in achieving India’s renewable energy targets.
Ethanol Blended Programme
Union Cabinet approved the revision of Ethanol Procurement Price for Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs).