Maharishi Sushruta, the ancient Indian physician from 600 BCE, is globally recognized as the Father of Surgery. His treatise, the Sushruta Samhita, pioneered rhinoplasty, cataract extraction, and anatomical study while establishing strict bio-ethical frameworks for surgeons centuries before modern medicine.
Click to View MoreDRDO granted Final Operational Clearance to the indigenous NETRA AEW&C system, fully certifying it for the IAF. Mounted on Embraer ERJ-145 jets, the "Eye in the Sky" features an AESA radar, tracking 200+ targets over 250 km, ensuring dominant network-centric battle management.
Click to View MoreIndia launches AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 to conduct real-time, contactless health screening of international passengers. Driven by the WHO's declaration of the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak as a global emergency, the portal captures 21-day travel histories to seamlessly intercept infected travelers at entry points.
Click to View MoreGlobal mangrove forests are recovering, gaining over 2,000 sq km since 2010. In India, the MISHTI scheme accelerates this through community-funded afforestation. Despite threats from aquaculture and sea-level rise, these vital "blue carbon" sinks remain critical for coastal protection and biodiversity.
Click to View MoreIndia and China are actively competing for leadership of the Global South. While China uses massive infrastructure financing and debt diplomacy via the BRI, India leverages capacity building, Digital Public Infrastructure, and democratic governance to offer a transparent development alternative.
Click to View MoreMoSPI is launching India’s first monthly Index of Services Production (ISP) with a 2024-25 base year to track formal services output. Using GST data and administrative records, the ISP complements the IIP to strengthen real-time economic monitoring and policymaking.
Click to View MoreAPEDA’s BHARATI programme successfully trained 100 startups to accelerate India's agri-food exports. The initiative integrates tech-driven solutions to overcome SPS compliance challenges, promotes high-value GI-tagged products, and aims to achieve India’s USD 50 billion agricultural export target by 2030.
Click to View MoreThe Draft NFSA (Amendment) Bill 2026 proposes allocating 7 kg of foodgrains per person for AAY households, capped at 35 kg. This rationalizes food subsidies and addresses disparities, though large families may face nutritional gaps due to the rigid cap.
Click to View MoreThis comprehensive topic explores the transition toward human-centric AI governance in India. It highlights the ethical risks of algorithmic bias, the necessity for enforceable regulatory frameworks like the EU AI Act, and India's sovereign innovations driving inclusive, constitutional, and equitable digital growth.
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