Science and Technology

India Unveils First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties

In a groundbreaking development, India has become the first country in the world to develop and officially announce genome-edited rice varieties. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan unveiled two innovative rice strains—DRR Rice 100 (Kamla) and Pusa DST Rice...

India Helps Complete Key Magnet System for ITER

India has played a pivotal role in a significant scientific milestone — the completion of the main magnet system of ITER (International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor), the world’s largest nuclear fusion project. This international collaboration aims to harness the power of...

GenomeIndia Project: India Unlocks National Genetic Resource for Research and Innovation”

The GenomeIndia Project, spearheaded by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), has achieved a landmark by completing Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) of over 10,000 individuals across India. With the national data archived at the Indian Biological Data Center (IBDC), the government...

From Earth to Orbit: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Journey to the ISS Begins May 29

India is set to mark a historic milestone in its space journey as Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will be the first Indian astronaut to fly to the International Space Station (ISS) and the first Indian to enter space in over...

Amazon Launched Satellite for Project Kuiper Broadband Internet

Amazon has initiated the deployment of its ambitious $10 billion Project Kuiper, launching its first batch of 27 satellites aimed at providing global broadband connectivity, especially to remote and rural areas. This launch marks the beginning of Amazon’s challenge to...

ISRO Conducts Short-Duration Hot Test of Semicryogenic Engine at IPRC

Why in the News The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a short-duration hot test of its semicryogenic engine at the ISRO Propulsion Complex (IPRC), Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu, on April 24, 2025. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)...

India’s Breakthrough in Gene Therapy for Haemophilia

India has achieved a significant milestone in medical science through its first-in-human gene therapy trial for Haemophilia, led by BRIC-inStem in collaboration with CMC Vellore. During a recent review visit, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized that biotechnology is not...

NASA’s Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf): A New Era of Precision Gravity Mapping

In a groundbreaking advancement, NASA is leading the development of the Quantum Gravity Gradiometer Pathfinder (QGGPf), a compact and highly sensitive quantum sensor that promises to map Earth's gravity field with unprecedented precision. This new technology could transform how we understand...

The Bullseye Galaxy: A Cosmic Marvel with Nine Rings

In the vast cosmos, galaxies come in various shapes and sizes, but few captivate astronomers like LEDA 1313424, more famously known as the Bullseye Galaxy. Discovered by an international team of researchers, this extraordinary galaxy, located 567 million light-years away...

What is Spaghetti Bowl Phenomenon?

In an era where globalization seeks to bring countries closer through trade, Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have been promoted as essential tools for fostering economic integration. However, the explosion of regional and bilateral FTAs has triggered an unintended and problematic...