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Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme

News: The Ministry of Coal has signed the Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement (CGPDPA) with selected applicants under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme. These include Jindal Steel and Power Limited, New Era Cleantech Solution Private Limited, and Greta Energy and Metal Private Limited. About Coal Gasification • Coal gasification… Continue reading Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme

Air Defence Systems

News- India recently has targeted Pakistan’s air defence systems in response to multiple drone and munition attacks across the western border. About Air Defence Systems Air defence systems are designed to detect, track, and neutralise aerial threats like fighter jets, drones, and missiles. They play a critical role in protecting national airspace and enabling offensive… Continue reading Air Defence Systems

Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968

News: Amidst heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued instructions to all states and UTs to conduct a Civil Defence Mock Drill on May 7, 2025. About Civil Defence Civil defence (or civil protection) refers to organized government efforts aimed at protecting civilians during emergencies—be it war, terrorism,… Continue reading Civil Defence under the Civil Defence Act, 1968

Stratospheric Airship Platform

News: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carries out maiden flight-trials of Stratospheric Airship Platform from Sheopur Trial site, in Madhya Pradesh. About Stratospheric Airship Platform It is a high-altitude, lighter-than-air unmanned system designed to carry instrumentation payloads to the stratosphere—approximately 17 km above the earth’s surface. Developed by: Agra-based Aerial Delivery Research… Continue reading Stratospheric Airship Platform

Genome-Edited Rice Varieties

News: Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister has announced the development of two genome-edited rice varieties, marking a new beginning in the field of scientific research and innovation. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad They are world’s first… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties

S8 Tension

News: New research suggests that understanding the “clumpiness” of matter, measured by Sigma-8 (S8) Tension, could unlock key insights into the universe’s structure and complexity. S8 Tension. About S8 Tension Sigma 8 or S8 is a cosmological parameter that quantifies the “clumpiness” of matter i.e. how much matter (including dark matter) is clustered together in… Continue reading S8 Tension

RNA-Based Antiviral to Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)

News– A team of scientists from Germany has developed an innovative RNA-based antiviral agent using RNA silencing that offers protection against the Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)- one of the most damaging plant viruses globally. About Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) Type: Plant virus affecting over 1,200 plant species. Affected Crops: Cucumbers, melons, cereals, bananas, pumpkins, etc.… Continue reading RNA-Based Antiviral to Combat Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV)

Scramjet Engine

News– The Defence Research and Development Laboratory (DRDL), a unit of DRDO, recently achieved a successful ground test of a Scramjet Engine, operating for more than 1,000 seconds in Hyderabad. Scramjet Engine. About Scramjet Engine A Scramjet engine (Supersonic Combustion Ramjet) is an improved version of the Ramjet, designed to operate at extremely high speeds.… Continue reading Scramjet Engine

Enzymes and Coenzymes

News: Plants with genetically modified enzymes/coenzymes are being contemplated to be launched as source of antioxidants in future food markets. About Enzymes and Coenzymes Enzymes: They are specialized proteins that act as biological catalysts, accelerating the rate of chemical reactions in cells without being consumed or permanently altering themselves. Coenzymes: Many enzymes require some molecules… Continue reading Enzymes and Coenzymes

Akshvi Digital Wallet

News: India has launched a one-of-its-kind e-digital wallet for disasters —Akshvi which allows communities to self-report their losses in any disaster. About Akshvi Digital Wallet Akshvi is an acronym for Aapda Kshati Vivaran (Disaster Damages Description). It is a community-driven platform, created by SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society) India. SEEDS aims to strengthen… Continue reading Akshvi Digital Wallet

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