Month: July 2025

In a major milestone for clean energy, India has achieved 50% of its total installed power capacity from non-fossil fuel sources, five years ahead of its 2030 target under the Paris Agreement. This development marks a turning point in the country’s energy landscape, as renewable energy—led by solar and wind—along with nuclear and large hydro, now collectively accounts for over 235 GW out of India’s total installed capacity of around 470 GW.    According to data released by the Ministry of Power, India added a record 16.3 GW of renewable…

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breakthrough research reveals that quantum noise, the random disruptions so far believed to be a menace as they mess with delicate quantum systems, may not be the villain we assumed and sometimes may bring benefits on its way.   At the heart of this discovery is quantum entanglement, a strange phenomenon Einstein once called “spooky action at a distance.” It is a mysterious link that binds particles across space and lies at the heart of quantum physics. Traditionally, quantum noise is seen as the enemy of entangled systems, causing them…

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In a landmark recognition, the World Health Organization (WHO) has acknowledged India as the first country to establish a Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL)—a pioneering global initiative safeguarding indigenous medical wisdom. The accolade was highlighted in WHO’s technical brief titled “Mapping the Application of Artificial Intelligence in Traditional Medicine.”   The brief notes that India’s TKDL—originally launched in 2001—has been instrumental in integrating Artificial Intelligence with traditional medical systems such as Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani, Sowa Rigpa, and Homeopathy. The initiative forms a key part of WHO’s first-ever roadmap for applying…

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In a moment of pride for the nation, the Maratha Military Landscapes of India have been inscribed in the UNESCO World Heritage List, marking India’s 44th World Heritage Site. The announcement was made during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris.   The inscription covers a serial nomination of 12 iconic forts that exemplify the Maratha Empire’s military genius, strategic planning, and architectural prowess from the 17th to 19th centuries. Spread across Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, these forts reflect the adaptability of Maratha military architecture to…

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Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) & Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) ‘Astra’ equipped with indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker from Su-30 Mk-I platform off the coast of Odisha on July 11, 2025. During the tests, two launches were carried out against high-speed unmanned aerial targets at different ranges, target aspects and launch platform conditions. In both the cases, the missiles destroyed the targets with pin-point accuracy.   During the tests, all subsystems performed as per expectations including the…

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The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) carried out a rescue operation for the U.S. sailing vessel ‘Sea Angel’ stranded about 52 nautical miles south-east of Indira Point, Andaman & Nicobar Islands on July 10, 2025. The yacht carrying two crew members, was disabled amid extremely rough conditions with a blown sail and entangled propeller.   Upon receiving the distress alert, MRCC Port Blair alerted all nearby merchant vessels and launched rescue coordination protocols. Further, ICG ship Rajveer was deployed and the ship established communication with the stranded crew & conducted an…

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