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Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that India will roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology, a move expected to significantly reduce road accidents. The technology enables vehicles to directly communicate with each other and issue automatic safety warnings to drivers. How V2V Technology Works Integration with ADAS Cost and Implementation Plan Free Spectrum Support Global Context and Road Ahead
Biomaterials are materials derived wholly or partly from biological sources, or engineered using biological processes, designed to replace or interact with conventional materials. They are emerging as key enablers of sustainability and innovation across multiple sectors. Growing Applications Across SectorsBiomaterials are increasingly used in: Their adoption is driven by the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, lower carbon footprints, and improve material performance. Key Categories of BiomaterialsBiomaterials are broadly Read More …
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has accused a unit of Bank of America (BofA) of violating insider trading regulations and breaching internal “Chinese wall” (ethical wall) norms in connection with a March 2024 share sale. Probe Linked to ABSL AMC Stake SaleThe allegations stem from SEBI’s investigation into the role of BofA’s domestic securities unit in managing a stock sale of Aditya Birla Sun Life Asset Management Read More …
Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have developed the first supercomputer-powered simulations that successfully capture the long-standing paradox of water freezing — where hotter water freezes faster than colder water. Understanding the Mpemba EffectThis counterintuitive phenomenon is known as the Mpemba Effect. Though first noted by Aristotle in his work Meteorologica, it was rediscovered in the 20th century by Tanzanian student Erasto Mpemba, after whom Read More …
Astronomers have gained fresh insights into the evolution and fate of binary stars through a detailed study of W Ursae Majoris (W UMa)–type contact binaries. These are short-period, dumbbell-shaped stellar twins that orbit extremely close to each other, sharing a common outer atmosphere while revolving around a common centre. Natural Laboratories for Stellar PhysicsBecause of their intimate configuration, W UMa systems act as natural laboratories for astrophysics. They allow precise Read More …
Following the early-morning capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, U.S. President Donald Trump addressed a press conference, describing the operation as consistent with the Monroe Doctrine, a cornerstone of U.S. foreign policy for over two centuries. ‘Don-roe Doctrine’ and U.S. Pre-eminencePresident Trump introduced a re-framed version of the doctrine — dubbed the “Don-roe Doctrine” — arguing that it goes beyond the traditional framework to justify Read More …
Galaxy frogs (Melanobatrachus indicus), among the world’s rarest and most visually striking amphibians, are facing a renewed threat in Kerala’s Western Ghats. A recent scientific study has reported that a group of seven galaxy frogs disappeared and are likely dead after repeated disturbances caused by wildlife photographers visiting their habitat. Findings Published in International JournalThe findings were published on December 17, 2025, in the journal Herpetology Notes, in a report Read More …
Scientists have detected a deadly virus in the breath of whales in the Arctic Circle, linking it to mass deaths and strandings of marine mammals. The discovery marks the first time cetacean morbillivirus has been found circulating in Arctic waters. Drone Technology Enables Novel DetectionResearchers used drones to collect samples from whale breath, known as blow, by hovering over whales at the moment of exhalation. The breath samples were captured Read More …
Why in News:Researchers from the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) have discovered a previously unknown role of the exocyst complex in autophagy, a vital cellular self-cleaning process. The finding has important implications for therapies against neurodegenerative diseases and cancer. Key Findings What is Autophagy? Relevance to Diseases Source: DD
The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued an advisory warning citizens about a cyber campaign named “GhostPairing”. Modus Operandi How the Attack Begins Impact on Users Government Advisory to Citizens
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) on 20 December stated that eggs available in India are safe for human consumption. Allegations Addressed Regulatory Position on Nitrofurans Residue Limits Explained Alignment with Global Standards Source: TH
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said Lebanon is close to completing the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River. Background of the Ceasefire Strategic Importance of the Litani River Renewed Focus After 2023 Escalation About the Litani River
CSIR–Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru has undertaken four Grant-in-Aid projects focused on the study and development of annatto. CSIR-BioCap Project Post-Harvest Technologies DevelopedCSIR–CFTRI has successfully developed and demonstrated: About Annatto Agronomic Features Source: PIB
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Why in News The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi has conducted India’s first domestic clinical trial of an advanced stroke treatment device called the Supernova Stent, marking a major milestone in indigenous medical device development. About Supernova Stent How the Device Works Key Features & Advantages Clinical Significance Public Health Impact Source: IE