Solar flare
Context: NASA reported a strong X1.9-class solar flare erupting from the Sun causing a major radio blackout over Australia and raising concerns about further space-weather disturbances. The flare coincides with theRead More
Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)
1. What is the News? The Government of India has approved a new scheme to promote domestic manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) to reduce import dependence andRead More
Bharat NCAP 2.0
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways released the draft of Bharat NCAP 2.0, proposing tougher car-safety testing norms and a new star-rating system. It isRead More
BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy
Context: India has launched its first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease, named BIRSA 101, marking a major milestone in affordable genomic medicine. About BIRSA 101 Gene Therapy: What it is? BIRSARead More
India Launches National Action Plan On Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (NAP-AMR 2.0)
Context: India has launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (2025–29) at the start of WHO’s World AMR Awareness Week. About India Launches National Action Plan On Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0 (NAP-AMR 2.0):Read More
Sentinel-6B Satellite
Context: Sentinel-6B, a new ocean-monitoring satellite, has been successfully launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base to enhance global sea-level monitoring. About Sentinel-6B Satellite: What it is? Sentinel-6B is an advanced ocean-altimetry satellite designedRead More
Odd Radio Circles (ORCs)
Context : Odd Radio Circles (ORCs) are rare, mysterious, ring-shaped astronomical structures that appear only in radio wavelengths. These vast circular emissions are believed to form from powerful shockwaves triggeredRead More
UNESCO Adopts Global Standards on Neurotechnology
Context – UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) has introduced the world’s first international ethical framework to guide the responsible development, use, and regulation of neurotechnology—tools and systemsRead More
Project Suncatcher
Context: Google has unveiled Project Suncatcher, a groundbreaking initiative to construct AI-driven data centers in space that will harness continuous solar energy and significantly cut the planet’s carbon footprint. AboutRead More
Afghanistan Earthquake 2025
A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck northern Afghanistan, near Mazar-e-Sharif, adding to a series of recent deadly tremors in the region. The incident has reignited concerns over the country’s high seismicRead More