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Dilution Refrigerator: DRDO Backs a 20 mK Cooler for Quantum Work

Dilution Refrigerator: DRDO Backs a 20 mK Cooler for Quantum Work

Why in news?The Defence Research and Development Organisation, or DRDO, has signed an agreement to develop a refrigerator capable of reaching 20 milli...

Varuna 2026: INS Trishul at Toulon for the 24th Edition

Varuna 2026: INS Trishul at Toulon for the 24th Edition

Why in news?Indian Naval Ship Trishul arrived at Toulon, France, on 22 September for the 24th edition of Exercise Varuna. India's Ministry of Defence ...

OECD Interim Outlook: India's 2026-27 Growth Forecast Raised to 7.1%

OECD Interim Outlook: India's 2026-27 Growth Forecast Raised to 7.1%

Why in news?The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has raised its forecast for India's economic growth in 2026โ€“27 to 7.1%...

SAAW: Rs 811-Crore Deal for 160 Satellite-Guided Glide Bombs

SAAW: Rs 811-Crore Deal for 160 Satellite-Guided Glide Bombs

Why in news?The Ministry of Defence signed a โ‚น810.79-crore contract on 23 September for 160 Satellite Smart Anti Airfield Weapons and associated equ...

India and CELAC: Jaishankar Meets Latin American Partners

India and CELAC: Jaishankar Meets Latin American Partners

Why in news?External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries in New York on 22 September. The Ind...

Transfer Pricing: BRICS Tax Heads Form an India-Led Working Group

Transfer Pricing: BRICS Tax Heads Form an India-Led Working Group

Why in news?A new India-led working group on international taxation and transfer pricing was established at a tax authorities' meeting in New Delhi. I...

OLED TV Parts: Customs Probe Into LG and Samsung Imports

OLED TV Parts: Customs Probe Into LG and Samsung Imports

Why in news?Reuters reported on 23 September that Indian authorities were investigating imports of organic light-emitting diode television parts by LG...

Tulu: Karnataka Adds an Administrative Language for Two Districts

Tulu: Karnataka Adds an Administrative Language for Two Districts

Why in news?Karnataka's Cabinet decided on 18 September to recognise Tulu as an additional administrative language in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi distr...

OIC Contact Group: India Rejects Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir

OIC Contact Group: India Rejects Remarks on Jammu and Kashmir

Why in news?India rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a communiquรฉ of an Organisation of Islamic Cooperation contact group. The Ministry of E...

PB-SHABD: Prasar Bharati's Free News Feed Reaches 3,600 Outlets

PB-SHABD: Prasar Bharati's Free News Feed Reaches 3,600 Outlets

Why in news?A government backgrounder published on 24 September reviewed the expansion of Prasar Bharati's shared news service, PB-SHABD. The service ...

Black Carbon: How Soot Speeds Up Himalayan Snow and Ice Loss

Black Carbon: How Soot Speeds Up Himalayan Snow and Ice Loss

Why in news?Recent coverage has renewed attention to black carbon's role in the loss of Himalayan snow and ice. The Indian Express's 23 September expl...

Paliyar Hamlet: Solar Mini-Grid Lights Nochiodai in Megamalai

Paliyar Hamlet: Solar Mini-Grid Lights Nochiodai in Megamalai

Why in news?A solar mini-grid inaugurated on 22 September has brought electricity to Nochiodai, a remote Paliyar settlement in Tamil Nadu. The New Ind...

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