Category: Govt

Ghaziabad Nagar Nigam (GNN) has made history by issuing India’s first certified Green Municipal Bond, raising ₹150 crore to fund a state-of-the-art Tertiary Sewage Treatment Plant (TSTP) in Indirapuram. This initiative, under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, aims to transform wastewater into a valuable resource for industrial use, promoting sustainable water management in the city.   The Green Municipal Bond was oversubscribed by more than four times, indicating strong investor confidence. The bond carries a competitive coupon rate of 8.10% and was developed under a Public-Private Hybrid Annuity Model (PPP-HAM), with…

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In a landmark achievement for India’s flagship river conservation initiative, the Namami Gange Mission, the critically endangered red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) has been successfully reintroduced into the Ganga River after a gap of over 30 years. On April 26, in a joint operation by the Namami Gange Mission, Uttar Pradesh Forest Department, and the India Turtle Conservation Program, 20 juvenile turtles—aged between two and three years—were released into two strategic locations along the river: Haiderpur Wetland and Hastinapur Wildlife Sanctuary. Each turtle was fitted with sonic transmitters to allow for real-time tracking of their movement and adaptation in the wild. This is…

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April 28, 2025 — In a significant step towards bolstering maritime security and naval air power, India and France have signed an Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale M) fighter aircraft for the Indian Navy. The agreement, signed between the two governments, paves the way for formalizing a multi-billion-dollar defence deal aimed at equipping the Indian Navy’s aircraft carriers — INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya — with state-of-the-art 4.5-generation fighter jets capable of operating in demanding carrier-borne environments.   According to defence officials, the proposed acquisition…

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In a first and a unique milestone for the Armed Forces, the Department of Ophthalmology in Army Hospital (Research and Referral), New Delhi has performed the minimally invasive glaucoma surgery using 3D Microscope. This three-dimensional visualisation system is very useful for eye surgeries, including treatment for squint, cataract, corneal, glaucoma and retinal issues.   This system utilises special 3D polarisation glasses, and a 55-inch 4K ultra-HD display. Potential advantages include significantly lesser surgical time/complication rate compared to conventional microscope, decreased power of endoilluminator, reduced photo-toxicity, ease of use in uncommon…

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The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)’s recent signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with eight visionary organizations marks a significant stride towards realizing the ambitious goals of Digital India. This collaborative effort underscores a strategic commitment to fostering innovation, skill development, and ultimately, bridging the digital divide across the nation.   By partnering with diverse entities, each possessing unique expertise and resources, NIELIT effectively amplifies its capacity to deliver impactful training programs, conduct cutting-edge research, and promote the adoption of digital technologies in various sectors. This synergy…

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 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic propulsion technology by successfully conducting a long-duration ground test of its scramjet engine. On April 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad tested an Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor for over 1,000 seconds at the newly established Scramjet Connect Test Facility.    This test marks a substantial advancement from a previous 120-second trial conducted in January 2025, demonstrating DRDO’s growing expertise in sustaining supersonic combustion over extended periods. The successful operation of the…

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 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has achieved a significant milestone in hypersonic propulsion technology by successfully conducting a long-duration ground test of its scramjet engine. On April 25, 2025, the Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad tested an Active Cooled Scramjet Subscale Combustor for over 1,000 seconds at the newly established Scramjet Connect Test Facility.    This test marks a substantial advancement from a previous 120-second trial conducted in January 2025, demonstrating DRDO’s growing expertise in sustaining supersonic combustion over extended periods. The successful operation of the…

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s inauguration of SUFALAM 2025 marks a pivotal moment in India’s agricultural landscape. Beyond a mere ceremonial unveiling, the event underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an innovation-driven food ecosystem. Paswan’s address highlighted the crucial need for a paradigm shift, moving away from traditional agricultural practices towards embracing technological advancements and novel methodologies.   SUFALAM 2025, in its essence, represents a strategic blueprint for enhanced agricultural productivity and sustainability. The initiative implicitly recognizes that India’s burgeoning population and evolving consumption patterns necessitate a more efficient and resilient…

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Union Minister Chirag Paswan’s inauguration of SUFALAM 2025 marks a pivotal moment in India’s agricultural landscape. Beyond a mere ceremonial unveiling, the event underscored the government’s commitment to fostering an innovation-driven food ecosystem. Paswan’s address highlighted the crucial need for a paradigm shift, moving away from traditional agricultural practices towards embracing technological advancements and novel methodologies.   SUFALAM 2025, in its essence, represents a strategic blueprint for enhanced agricultural productivity and sustainability. The initiative implicitly recognizes that India’s burgeoning population and evolving consumption patterns necessitate a more efficient and resilient…

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Breakthrough research has recently illuminated a promising path towards engineering materials crucial for the burgeoning field of quantum technology. The inherent fragility of quantum states demands highly specialized materials capable of maintaining coherence and minimizing decoherence effects. This new research, leveraging mention specific technique or approach if details are available, e.g., “advanced computational modeling” or “novel synthesis methods, offers a significant advancement in tailoring material properties at the atomic level to meet these stringent requirements.   The ability to precisely control material characteristics such as purity, crystallinity, and defect density…

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