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11Feb 2025

India Unveils First Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig

Why in the news? Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched Srjanam, India’s first indigenous automated biomedical waste treatment rig developed by CSIR-NIIST at AIIMS New Delhi, emphasizing sustainability and a paradigm shift from waste to wealth. Event Highlights: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first indigenous Automated Biomedical Waste Treatment Rig, named Srjanam, at …

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10Feb 2025

India’s opportunity at the AI Action Summit

Syllabus: GS 3: Emerging technologies Why in the News? India will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris, highlighting its role in advocating for AI innovation, safety, and equitable access for the Global South. Introduction India’s participation as co-chair at the upcoming AI Action Summit in Paris underscores its growing influence in global AI discussions. …

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10Feb 2025

India’s Indigenous Defense Manufacturing: Growth, Challenges, and the Path Ahead

India’s indigenous defense manufacturing sector is witnessing remarkable growth, driven by strategic initiatives like the Make in India campaign and policy reforms. In the fiscal year 2025-26, the Defense Ministry’s total allocation stands at ₹6,81,210 crore, reflecting a 9.53% increase from the previous year. This accounts for 13.45% of the total Union Budget, making it …

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21Jan 2025

WEF Annual Meeting in Davos Focuses on Growth

Why in the news? The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland (January 20-24) brings together global leaders to discuss issues like inclusive growth, infrastructure investment, and technology democratization, with key Indian political figures attending. Overview of WEF Annual Meeting: The World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting is held from January 20-24 in …

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16Jan 2025

ISRO’s Space Farming Breakthrough: Growing Plants in Space

Why in the news? ISRO’s success in growing Lobia (black-eyed peas) in space through its CROPS module marks a significant step towards sustainable food sources for long-term space missions, overcoming challenges like microgravity and radiation. Why Grow Plants in Space? Sustainable food source: Plants can provide essential food for astronauts during long space missions to …

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06Jan 2025

Secure, Inclusive, Innovative Digital India

Syllabus: GS 3: Digital India Issues related to Cyber security and digital Awareness. Why in the News? The Government of India has introduced the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, 2025 to operationalize the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023. These rules aim to empower citizens, ensure data privacy, and promote inclusivity in India’s …

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02Jan 2025

One Nation One Subscription: Democratizing India’s Research Access

Why in the news? The Union Cabinet approved the ONOS scheme on November 25, 2024. It aims to provide equitable access to global scholarly journals for 1.8 crore researchers, fostering innovation and supporting India’s vision to lead in global R&D by 2047. Introduction and Vision: India’s rich legacy of knowledge and innovation is being revitalized …

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01Jan 2025

ISRO’s POEM-4 Deploys 10 Payloads for NGEs

Why in the news? ISRO’s PSLV-C60 mission successfully deployed 10 payloads via the POEM-4 module. Facilitated by IN-SPACe, this initiative supports Indian startups, academics, and research organizations in testing space technologies, advancing private sector contributions to India’s space capabilities. About the Successful Deployment of Payloads: ISRO successfully launched the PSLV-C60/Space Dock Experiment (SpaDeX) mission on …

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31Dec 2024

H-1B Visa: Skilled Immigration, Debate, and Reforms

Syllabus: GS-2: Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India’s Interests, Indian Diaspora. Focus: The appointment of Indian-origin Sriram Krishnan as an advisor to Donald Trump reignited debates among Trump supporters about the H-1B visa program. It has divided opinion on skilled immigration, particularly concerning its impact on U.S. workers and foreign professionals’ dominance …

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26Dec 2024

Transforming Jammu & Kashmir: Leading the Way in Innovation and Education

Syllabus: GS-2: Education , Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies , Issues Relating to Development Focus: Students from Jammu and Kashmir have taken a significant lead in India’s innovation landscape, showcasing exceptional creativity and problem-solving skills. Their participation in events like the Atal Tinkering Marathon has placed them at the forefront of …

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