Introduction of National Research Foundation Bill, 2023

The Union Cabinet’s recent approval of the National Research Foundation (NRF) Bill, 2023 marks a significant step towards fostering research and development (R&D) and promoting a culture of innovation across India.   Establishment and Administrative Department  The NRF, as per ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2023

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22

The “National Manufacturing Innovation Survey (NMIS) 2021-22: Summary for Policymakers” was released recently. The objective of the NMIS study was to evaluate the innovation performance of manufacturing firms in India. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the United ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

National Child Science Congress

The National Council for Science and Technology operating under the Department of Science and Technology recently organized the National Child Science Congress, 2023. The congress was hosted by the Gujarat Council of Science City. It was held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme

Science and Engineering Research Board’s- State University Research Excellence (SERB-SURE) scheme was recently launched to increase the research capabilities in a structured way, in a bid to create a powerful R&D ecosystem in state as well as private universities & ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2022

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

PARAM PORUL Supercomputer

PARAM PORUL, a state-of-the-art Supercomputer was inaugurated at NIT Tiruchirappalli on the 25th of May 2022 in a joint initiative by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This newly inaugurated ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs

Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines

Department of Science and Technology recently released the Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) Guidelines. What is the need to introduce SSR guidelines? India has taken great strides in the advancement of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI). However, there is an inadequate ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs