Category: Science & Technology
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).
Legal Metrology (IST) Rules, 2025 | One Nation One Time
Department of Consumer Affairs in collaboration with the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research – National Physical Laboratory (CSIR – NPL) and ISRO, has drafted the Legal Metrology (Indian Standard Time (IST)) Rules, 2025.
Jet Streams | WASP-127b
Astronomers have discovered that WASP-127b, a giant gaseous planet 520 light-years away, has jet-stream winds blowing at an incredible 33,000 km/hour as it orbits its star closely.
NVS-02 satellite | NavIC
ISRO successfully launches the NVS-02 satellite, marking its 100th launch from Sriharikota.
Rhodamine B
Recent research has shown that Rhodamine B can induce DNA damage, which may result in mutations and potentially lead to the development of cancerous cells.
Scramjet Engine
The DRDO has successfully completed a ground test of the scramjet engine for hypersonic missiles, marking a significant milestone in their development.
Antivenoms | Snakebites in India
Why are antivenoms not easily accessible in India? | Article in The Hindu
Vikas Engine
ISRO successfully demonstrated the restart capability of its Vikas liquid engine at the Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri.
National Broadband Mission 2.0
National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 unveiled by Ministry of Communications
Anaemia in India
A recent study suggests that iron deficiency, responsible for only a minority of anaemia cases in India, calls for more nuanced policy interventions to address the condition.