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The Indian government has initiated the first phase of auctioning 13 offshore blocks, including three for construction sand off Kerala's coast, as part of its recent offshore deep-sea mining policy. The Ministry of Mines conducted requisite consultations with stakeholder ministries, ensuring environmental considerations by identifying 130 Marine Protected
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The Department of Posts has taken several steps to prevent revenue leakage, following a series of meetings addressing operational and fraud risks in postal services. Measures include categorizing post offices for better oversight, analyzing identified fraud methods, and strengthening the alerts-based risk management system. The department is also using technology
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The Indian Railways has significantly enhanced its focus on safety by tripling the construction of Road Over Bridges (ROB) and Road Under Bridges (RUB) over the last decade. The construction jumped from 4,148 in the period 2004-2014 to 13,653 from 2014 to October 2025. This leap is attributed
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The Ministry of Science & Technology has announced the National Geospatial Mission as part of the Union Budget 2025-26. The mission aims to revolutionize geospatial infrastructure by offering Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) with advanced resolutions of 25 cm for urban and plain areas and 1-3 m for hilly regions. With
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The Indian government has launched multiple initiatives to support startups, aiming to create a favorable ecosystem for their growth towards achieving unicorn status. Central to these efforts is the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, managed by the Department of Science & Technology (DST), which focuses on scaling research, development,
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The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions highlights the INSPIRE Scheme, aimed at encouraging the pursuit of science among youth across India. The scheme includes various initiatives such as INSPIRE MANAK, targeting students aged 10-17 for science education and creativity, and offers financial assistance for developing innovative projects. INSPIRE
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The Government of India is intensifying efforts to commercialize advanced technologies for non-organic solid waste recycling and management through initiatives like Waste-to-Wealth and Circular Economy. Institutions like the Department of Science and Technology and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology are driving these efforts alongside bodies like CSIR. Key
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The Ministry of Earth Sciences of India has introduced sophisticated weather forecasting systems as part of Mission Mausam to enhance localized weather predictions across diverse climatic regions. The Bharat Forecast System (BharatFS) and Mithuna Forecast System (Mithuna-FS) are pivotal developments utilizing advanced computer simulations and AI/ML integration, offering precise
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The Indian Ministry of Science and Technology has rolled out several initiatives to boost science education and research interest among youth. Among the notable programs are the INSPIRE MANAK scheme, INSPIRE-SHE scholarships, and the Vigyan Jyoti program. These schemes aim to attract young talent to the fields of basic and
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has announced its recommendations for the assignment of microwave spectrum across various frequency bands, including 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 13 GHz, and others, as well as the E-Band and V-Band. This move follows consultations with stakeholders and aims to enhance the telecommunication sector
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The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) under the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) is spearheading the development of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in India, specifically a 200 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor and a 55 MWe reactor. These SMRs aim to utilize retiring fossil fuel plants, serve energy-intensive industries, and
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The Government of India is enhancing its last-mile outreach for disaster alerts and welfare schemes, particularly in rural, remote, and border areas, through the public broadcaster Prasar Bharati. This includes wide dissemination via FM, medium wave, and shortwave radio networks, terrestrial TV, and digital platforms. Disaster alerts are issued in