Science & Technology
State Innovation Mission (SIM)
Why in news? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog launched the country’s first State Innovation Mission in Tripura on 26 February 2026. T...
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Why in news? The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog launched the country’s first State Innovation Mission in Tripura on 26 February 2026. T...
Why in news? During a high‑level climate dialogue in New Delhi on 25 February 2026, Germany announced a new grant of up to €20 million for India u...
Why in news? As part of the “52 Reforms in 52 Weeks” initiative, the Union Minister for Railways announced on 26 February 2026 the launch of an e�...
Why in news? India and Sweden deepened their cooperation on artificial intelligence on 25 February 2026 by signing a Statement of Intent to create the...
Why in news? Scientists from the University of Reading and the UK Met Office reported in February 2026 that “moist heatwaves” occurring during Ind...
Why in news? Health professionals and educators highlighted Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) in late February 2026, emphasising that ...
Why in news? The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) recently launched three sub‑schemes under the World Bank‑supported Raising...
Why in news? An international team of researchers announced that large peatland lakes in the central Congo Basin are releasing carbon that is thousand...
Why in news? Celiac disease has gained attention as doctors urge greater awareness of this lifelong autoimmune disorder. Many Indians still remain und...
Why in news? Scientists have announced progress in developing a vaccine against the Epstein–Barr Virus (EBV), offering hope for preventing infectiou...
Why in news? Scientists at a Department of Science and Technology (DST) institute have synthesised a biosurfactant that shows promising activity again...
Why in news? Birdwatchers in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park recorded the arrival of a Smew in February 2026. This small diving duck is rarely seen ...
