Science & Technology
NHAI: QR Code Sign Boards on Highways
Why in news? The National Highways Authority of India announced plans to install QR‑code‑enabled sign boards at toll plazas and rest areas. The in...
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Why in news? The National Highways Authority of India announced plans to install QR‑code‑enabled sign boards at toll plazas and rest areas. The in...
Why in news? On 4 October 2025 several newspapers reported a surge in cyber fraud cases such as “digital arrest” scams. Criminals impersonated law...
Why in news? Ahead of the COP‑30 climate summit, activists and scholars emphasised that climate policy should not be guided by science and economics...
Why in news? Researchers from the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation launched...
Why in news? Media discussions resurfaced about the unresolved Sir Creek dispute between India and Pakistan following fresh statements from both gover...
Why in news? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released a draft framework in October 2025 to simplify rules for Indian companies borrowing from abroad. ...
Why in news? Typhoon Bualoi struck central Vietnam at the start of October 2025, causing significant damage and loss of life. The storm brought heavy ...
Why in news? A report by Swiss glaciologists revealed that the country’s glaciers lost about 3 percent of their ice volume in the past year due to l...
Why in news? The Nagpur Municipal Corporation unveiled a “Waste to Art Wall” made entirely from discarded materials such as plastic bottles, tyres...
Why in news? Reports in early October highlighted that India generated around 2.2 million tonnes of electronic waste in 2025—an increase of 150 perc...
Why in news? The Chief of Defence Staff recently announced plans to accelerate the creation of integrated theatre commands. The reforms aim to enhance...
Why in news? In September 2025 the Union Public Service Commission began verifying candidates’ caste, income and disability certificates through Dig...
