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On December 3, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu participated in the Navy Day celebrations in Thiruvananthapuram. The event highlighted the Indian Navy's pivotal role in maintaining maritime security, and its contributions to humanitarian efforts across the Indian Ocean Region. President Murmu emphasized India’s commitment to promoting open and
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The Indian government, through the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, is implementing several initiatives to improve milk productivity and genetic quality of livestock across the country. These initiatives include the Rashtriya Gokul Mission, which expands artificial insemination services using high genetic merit semen, and the Accelerated Breed Improvement Programme,
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On December 3, 2025, the Department of Space from India outlined its future space exploration aspirations including a manned mission to the moon by 2040. This mission is part of India's Space Vision 2047, which aims to establish a comprehensive roadmap for human spaceflight. Key projects to support
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has outlined plans for the Bharatiya Antariksh Station, a home-grown space station consisting of five modules, expected to be fully operational by 2035. Following the Union Cabinet's approval, the first module, BAS-01, is scheduled for development and launch by 2028. The initiative
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India is utilizing space technology across various sectors such as agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning to optimize resource management and improve early warning systems. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plays a crucial role, providing satellite data for agricultural assessments and disaster management, including drought monitoring and cyclone tracking.
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On July 30, 2025, ISRO successfully launched the NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) aboard GSLV-F16 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. This landmark mission, developed over a decade with a financial sanction obtained in 2015, represents a collaborative effort between ISRO and NASA. Designed for global coverage using L & S-Band microwave
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The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released findings from Independent Drive Tests (IDT) conducted in Barpeta and Bongaigaon districts of Assam in October 2025. The tests assessed network quality across 230.8 km of urban and rural environments, evaluating 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G technologies. Key metrics included call
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Dr. Jitendra Singh informed the Parliament that the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT), recently conducted by ISRO, has significantly bolstered India's Gaganyaan mission readiness. The test validated critical safety standards and demonstrated resilience in extreme conditions, affirming the mission's trajectory towards its first crewed launch
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Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State, lauded India's peaceful nuclear efforts under PM Modi's leadership as a testament to Dr. Homi Bhabha's vision. The Modi administration has opened the nuclear sector to private partnerships, with 40 entities involved in projects prioritizing public health,
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The Indian Navy is undergoing a significant transformation under the Indian Naval Indigenisation Plan (INIP) 2015–2030, with a focus on creating a 'Builder's Navy' that relies on indigenous manufacturing and innovation. As part of the broader Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative, the Navy has commissioned a series
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The Department of Science & Technology (DST) in India will operationalize the new Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Scheme through the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). This initiative is structured to support key sectors such as energy transition, climate action, deep-tech advancements, AI applications, biotechnology, and digital economy. The scheme
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India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) has significantly increased, doubling from ₹60,196.75 crore in 2010-11 to ₹1,27,380.96 crore in 2020-21. The government supports this growth through various initiatives and funding aimed at enhancing innovation and global competitiveness. Key sectors driving this