The Research, Development and Innovation Fund announced its first cohort of 19 second-level fund managers, comprising 14 Alternative Investment Funds and five Focused Research Organisations, with approved commitments of ₹7,131 crore.
IMD dedicated an interactive cyclone and marine-weather Decision Support System to the nation on 12 October 2026, providing map-based access to cyclone tracks, wind, rainfall and storm-surge information.
A PIB backgrounder dated 22 June 2026 links Digital India, AI, semiconductors, quantum technology, and cloud infrastructure into one official technology overview.
An ISRO release dated 24 July 2026 says NISAR S-band SAR daily processed data products are now being released through Bhoonidhi.
A quick revision note on Gaganyaan, crew-module parachute systems, and the exam-ready basics of India’s human spaceflight programme.
A concise glossary of semiconductor terms frequently seen in technology policy and current-affairs questions, including fabs, packaging and chip-design tools.
A quick revision note on what the bioeconomy means, where it is used, and how to write it correctly in science, economy and agriculture answers.
NITI Aayog has launched a long-term bioeconomy roadmap that links biotechnology, biomanufacturing, AI, health, agriculture and climate solutions to India’s growth strategy.
A PIB backgrounder explains how soil health, balanced fertiliser use, natural farming and digital advisory systems are being tied together in India’s farm policy.
The Environment Ministry launched a National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal and inaugurated a Centre of Excellence at Coimbatore to strengthen data, policy support and mitigation planning.
Science ministries reviewed preparations for a nationwide coastal cleanliness campaign scheduled for 10–19 September 2026, combining conservation with public participation.
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 with a ₹1,27,500 crore outlay to strengthen semiconductor design, manufacturing, research and talent development.