Science & Technology

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Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
2 Nov, 2025

Discarded cigarette butts can foster superbugs, Pg10

Cigarette butts in urban parks found to foster drug-resistant bacteria, posing public health risks through antibiotic resistance gene transfer.

Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
2 Nov, 2025

Foundation stone laid for semiconductor unit in Odisha, Pg8

Odisha witnesses ₹2,067 crore investment in silicon carbide semiconductor plant under India Semiconductor Mission, generating 1,000 jobs by 2027-28.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
1 Nov, 2025

Nvidia CEO hopes Blackwell chips can be sold in China, Pg6.

Nvidia CEO seeks Trump's approval to sell Blackwell chips in China amidst US-China tech rivalry and export restrictions.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsEffect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
1 Nov, 2025

India, US seal 10-yr defence framework, signal strategic convergence, Pg1.

India and US renew defence partnership with 10-year framework amidst trade tensions, strengthening strategic convergence and Indo-Pacific security.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
1 Nov, 2025

LIGHTER AT THE END OF THE SCALE, Pg17.

Weight-loss drugs like Mounjaro and Wegovy gain popularity in India, raising questions about accessibility, efficacy, and long-term health impacts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Nov, 2025

Cloud seeding can't be reliable strategy to tackle pollution in Delhi, says IIT study, Pg4.

IIT Delhi study deems cloud seeding unreliable for Delhi pollution control due to climatological unsuitability and fleeting impact.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth SectorBiotechnology
31 Oct, 2025

Shorter, simpler breast cancer treatment: where evidence meets practice, PgII.

Subcutaneous breast cancer treatment offers faster delivery, reduces hospital time, and improves patient experience, but access remains uneven across India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and Computers
31 Oct, 2025

What will power AI data centres?, Pg12

AI data centers' colossal energy needs spur India to explore Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) for sustainable, reliable power by 2030.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorIT and Computers
31 Oct, 2025

Should AI be introduced as part of school curricula?, Pg11

Ministry of Education's AI curriculum sparks debate: Experts question readiness, digital divide, and ethical implications for young learners.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsEducation SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 Oct, 2025

AI’s rewriting of the rules of education, Pg10

India integrates AI into education from class three, aiming for personalized learning and future-ready workforce by training teachers and leveraging adaptive platforms.

Education SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
31 Oct, 2025

AI to be introduced in Class 3 from 2026-27, Pg12.

AI curriculum to be introduced for Class 3 students from 2026-27 session aligning with NEP 2020's focus on contemporary subjects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
31 Oct, 2025

DON'T RELY ON THE HEAVENS, Pg10.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment fails to alleviate pollution, highlighting the need for sustained, coordinated efforts beyond symbolic gestures.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Oct, 2025

According to a survey of 25 countries, Indians are least aware of AI, Pg7

Pew survey reveals only 14% of Indians are aware of AI, lowest among 25 surveyed nations.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesScience and Technology in Everyday LifeDisaster and Disaster Management
29 Oct, 2025

Setting up an early warning system for the Himalayas poses unique challenges, PgII

Himalayan disasters surge; experts urge early warning systems using AI, citing climate change and limited existing infrastructure.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
29 Oct, 2025

HAL signs pact with Russian firm for civil aircraft production, Pg12

HAL and Russian firm collaborate to produce SJ-100 civil aircraft in India, boosting regional connectivity and job creation.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIT and Computers
29 Oct, 2025

How Amazon’s cloud outage affected services and apps globally, Pg9

Amazon Web Services outage disrupts global services, exposing cloud dependency vulnerabilities and sparking concerns over centralized infrastructure resilience.

Industrial RevolutionIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentScience and Technology in Everyday Life
29 Oct, 2025

A quip that stings but also inspires, Pg6

Nobel Laureate Joel Mokyr's quip highlights economic history's crucial role in understanding innovation, growth, and addressing current global anxieties.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Oct, 2025

Silver flares fired into clouds: Delhi takes two shots at summoning rain, Pg1.

Delhi attempts artificial rain through cloud seeding with silver iodide to combat hazardous air pollution levels after 50 years.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
29 Oct, 2025

HAL joins hands with US-sanctioned Russia firm to make regional jets in India, Pg1.

HAL partners with US-sanctioned Russian firm to manufacture SJ-100 regional jets in India, risking potential secondary sanctions.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Oct, 2025

Emissions not targeted, gains are small: the challenges of cloud-seeding, Pg4.

Delhi's cloud-seeding experiment yields minimal rain; experts question effectiveness, sustainability, and environmental impact of the technology for pollution control.

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