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Under Mission Mausam, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has built India's own automatic weather stations using 3D printing. The stations run on solar power and send live readings of temperature, wind, humidity...
Two pilot credit schemes were launched under Niryat Protsahan, the financial-support arm of the Export Promotion Mission. The Interest Subvention Scheme gives eligible exporters 2.75% support on rupee export loans. The C...
In January 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) continued to advance its space capabilities through key mission developments and technological progress. The organisation focused on deploying advanced Earth...
The Centre launched the Market Access Support (MAS) intervention to help Indian exporters reach foreign markets. It sits under the NIRYAT DISHA sub-scheme of the Export Promotion Mission and mainly targets MSMEs and firs...
On 1 January 2026, Assam became the first state to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission. Former Chief Secretary Subhas Das is the chairman. The commission will review the pay, allowances and pensions of state governme...
OverviewAs of January 1, 2026, the 8th Pay Commission framework officially becomes the reference point for central government salary and pension calculations. This follows the conclusion of the 7th Pay Commission's tenur...
OverviewThe Indian Army has announced the operationalization of the Bhairav Battalion, a specialized unit dedicated to drone warfare and electronic counter-measures. This move signifies a paradigm shift in addressing mod...
OverviewThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay tactical ballistic missiles in quick succession from a single launcher off the coast of Odisha. This mi...
OverviewA concerning outbreak of Legionnaires' disease has prompted health authorities in Australia to issue urgent public health alerts. This severe form of pneumonia poses significant risks to vulnerable populations an...
Overview China has unveiled the YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile, also known as Eagle Strike-20, marking a significant advancement in naval warfare capabilities. The missile was successfully launched from a Type 055 la...
Overview The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) India, in collaboration with the National Council for Cement and Building Materials (NCB), released a groundbreaking report titled "Carbon Uptake by Concrete" on...
