Organ Donation
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda addressed the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day, emphasizing the importance of organ donation and the significant strides made in India, including over 18,900 organ transplants in 2024. The event celebrated public participation in organ donation, with over 3.30 lakh citizens pledging
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article highlighting India's efforts to reshape its industrial landscape with an emphasis on electric mobility, green technology, and self-reliant manufacturing. He acknowledged Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy's insights on how targeted schemes and public-private partnerships are facilitating this transformation. Source:
Rare Earth Magnets
India is facing disruptions in the supply of Rare Earth Magnets (REM) primarily imported from China. The Ministry of Heavy Industries has highlighted the import statistics and the dependency on Chinese imports. The National Critical Mineral Mission has been established to enhance domestic capacity and resilience in critical minerals, including
Dialysis Program
The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Program (PMNDP) has been successfully implemented across 751 districts in all 36 States and Union Territories of India, with 1,704 operational dialysis centers as of June 30, 2025. The program aims to establish Haemodialysis centers in district hospitals and Community Health Centres based on
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The cooperation between India and Italy in science and technology aims to enhance scientific research collaboration through joint projects and mobility of researchers. A Joint Strategic Action Plan was signed in November 2024, followed by a Business, Science and Tech Forum in April 2025. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was
Quantum Technology
The Indian government is advancing Quantum Technology through the National Quantum Mission (NQM), with a budget of ₹6003.65 crore over eight years. The initiative includes the establishment of four Thematic Hubs focusing on Quantum Computing, Communication, Sensing, and Materials. Key developments include a 6-qubit quantum processor by DRDO, a
Vice-Presidential Election
The Election Commission of India has finalized the Electoral College list for the Vice-Presidential Election 2025, as mandated by the Constitution. The list includes elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha, arranged alphabetically by State/Union Territory. The list will be available for purchase following the
Himalayan glaciers
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has reported significant melting of Himalayan glaciers, with a mean retreat rate of 14.9 meters per year. Various Indian institutes are monitoring these changes, revealing a cumulative mass loss of -26 meters since 1975. The government has established a national strategy for glacier
sea-level rise
The Indian National Centre for Ocean Information and Services (INCOIS) has released an interim report assessing climate change-induced sea-level rise and coastal vulnerabilities along India's coast. The report includes Coastal Vulnerability Index maps for major cities and outlines adaptation strategies for smaller coastal cities. The Government of India
MICE Tourism
The Ministry of Tourism has identified MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) as a crucial segment of tourism and has developed a National Strategy and Roadmap to promote its growth in India. Key pillars of this strategy include institutional support, developing an ecosystem for MICE, enhancing competitiveness, improving ease of
Optical Fibre Cable
As of March 31, 2025, India has laid a total of 698,010 route kilometers of Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) over the past three years. The data, provided by the Ministry of Communications, includes state-wise details of OFC laid, with significant contributions from states like Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and
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India and Morocco have signed a Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) aimed at enhancing cooperation in judicial and legal matters. The agreement facilitates assistance in civil and commercial matters, including the service of judicial documents, taking of evidence, and execution of judicial judgments. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was also