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IP Catalyst and Digital Platform
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the IP Catalyst initiative and its accompanying digital platform. About IP Catalyst and Digital Platform Launched by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the IP Catalyst initiative and a digital platform to accelerate intellectual property commercialization and strengthen India’s innovation… Continue reading IP Catalyst and Digital Platform
AI-Powered Financial Inclusion in India
UPSC Syllabus: Gs Paper 3- Indian economy and Infrastructure Introduction India’s financial inclusion journey is shifting from basic banking access to an AI-driven digital ecosystem. The combination of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is improving digital payments, credit access, and financial service delivery. AI is helping MSMEs, informal workers, rural populations, and… Continue reading AI-Powered Financial Inclusion in India
Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. About Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects It is a scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects. It is a major step towards cleaner coal utilisation, energy security and… Continue reading Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 About The Florence Nightingale Awards are India’s most prestigious recognition for exceptional nurses… Continue reading National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
News: The Government of India, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP). About Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) About It is an initiative to empower rural communities, scaling proven development models, and strengthening grassroots institutions. Launched by: It has been launched by the… Continue reading Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
News: India’s jute sector has entered a pivotal stage of transformation with the rollout of the Jute Crop Information System (JCIS). About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) is a technology-led initiative that brings together satellite intelligence, weather analytics, and field-level inputs into a unified framework for crop monitoring.… Continue reading Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor
News: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor. About India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor Introduction Conducted by: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully… Continue reading India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor
International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
News: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), the National Standards Body of India, organised the 35th Plenary and Working Groups meetings of the ISO TC 20 / SC 14 ‘Space Systems and Operations’ subcommittee of International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) at New Delhi. About International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) Introduction The International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) is… Continue reading International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
SEHAT Mission
News: In a significant initiative to reinforce the convergence of agriculture, nutrition, and public health, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) jointly launched the SEHAT Mission. About SEHAT Mission Introduction SEHAT Stands for Science Excellence for Health Through Agricultural Transformation. It is a national mission-mode programme… Continue reading SEHAT Mission
