Scientists Discover New Lizard Species “Liolaemus arequipensis” in Peru

Current Context:  In September 2026 , researchers announced the discovery of a new high-altitude lizard species named Liolaemus arequipensis from the Peruvian Andes . The species was identified in the Arequipa region of so…

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India Medical Device 2026 to Boost MedTech Innovation

Current Context:  The 9th edition of India Medical Device 2026 is being held on 7–8 August 2026 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. It is being organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Government of India, in association…

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MeitY Launches NIDAR 2.0 to Accelerate Indigenous Drone Innovation

Current  Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched NIDAR 2.0 on 14 July 2026 to strengthen India's indigenous drone ecosystem and promote innovation in unmanned aerial technolo…

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ISRO Conducts Three Crew Module Tests for Gaganyaan

Current Context: ISRO succes sfully conducted three qualification tests on 12 July 2026 for the Crew Module systems of the Gaganyaan Mission, India's first human spaceflight programme. The tests v alidated critical syst…

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Meet the World’s Largest Digital Camera That’s Mapping the Universe

Current Context:  Vera C. Rubin Observatory has unveiled the world's largest digital camera, built to create the most detailed map of the Universe. The 3,200- megapixel (3.2-gigapixel) camera will capture extremely hig…

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IN -SPACe Selected 03 Space Startups for Funding under TAF Scheme

Current Context: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) has chosen three Indian startups as the first batch under its Technology Adoption Fund (TAF) scheme.  Each can receive up to ₹25 cr…

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Crew members of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission returned to Earth

Current Context: NASA’s Artemis II – first crewed lunar flyby since the Apollo program, over 50 years ago. Crew Members: Reid Wiseman (Commander), Victor Glover (Pilot), Christina Koch (Mission Specialist), Jeremy Hansen…

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NSF Launches First Quad-Supported Grants

Current Context: On 12 February 2026, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced the first grants under the Quad‑supported AI‑ENGAGE initiative. The collaboration involves U.S., Australia (CSIRO), India (ICAR),…

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Axiom-4 Mission led by Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla

Current Context: Launched on 25 June 2025, Axiom-4 was a landmark 18-day mission to the International Space Station (ISS), making Shukla the first Indian to live and work in space. The crew orbited Earth 288 times, condu…

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IN-SPACe Appoints SVCL as Fund Manager for Rs. 1000 Crore VC in Space sector

Current Context: On March 21, 2025, IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) selected SIDBI Venture Capital Limited (SVCL) to manage a ₹1,000 crore venture capital (VC) fund. This fund is dedic…

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches VEGA-based SoC & Development Boards

Current Context: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the THEJAS64 Indigenous 64-bit SoC and the ARIES ECO and ARIES NOVA development boards on January 11, 2025, at the C-DAC campus in Pune, Maharashtra. These produc…

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Blue Origin Completes 28th Mission to Space; Emily Calandrelli becomes the 100th woman

Current Context: On November 22, 2024, Blue Origin's New Shepard rocket successfully completed its 28th mission to space, carrying Emily Calandrelli as the 100th woman to reach space. This mission, known as NS-28, al…

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ISRO and Australian Space Agency Sign Agreement for Gaganyaan Mission Support

Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Australian Space Agency (ASA) signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) on November 20, 2024. This agreement focuses on cooperation for the recovery of…

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Zimbabwe Launches ‘ZIMSAT-2’ Satellite to Enhance Space Program

Current Context: On November 8, 2024, Zimbabwe successfully launched its satellite ZIMSAT-2. This significant milestone is part of the country’s efforts to enhance its space program and capabilities. The satellite was la…

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ISRO has started India’s first analog space mission to plan Lunar mission experiments

Current Context: India's first analog space mission was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Leh, Ladakh on November 1, 2024. This month-long mission simulates life in an interplanetary habita…

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ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL Sign 75 Technology Transfer Agreements with NGEs

Current Context: ISRO, IN-SPACe, and NSIL have achieved a significant milestone by signing 75 Technology Transfer Agreements (TTAs) with Non-Governmental Entities (NGEs). This initiative is part of India’s space reforms …

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Six new lineages of bent-toed geckos have been discovered from the Northeast

Current Context: Six new species of bent-toed geckos have been identified in Northeastern India. These discoveries were made during surveys conducted between 2018 and 2022, when scientists collected species samples from…

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NASA Launches NOAA’s 4th & Final Weather Satellite ‘GOES-U’ on SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy Rocket

Current Context: On June 25, 2024, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket blasted off from Kennedy Space Center, carrying NOAA's GOES-U weather satellite into orbit. GOES-U is the final addition to the successful GOES-R series…

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ISRO’s Mangalyaan-2 Mission to Include Helicopter, Sky Crane, Rover for Navigation on Mars

Current Context: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has unveiled its ambitious strategy for the Mangalyaan-2 mission. This mission will include a rover, a helicopter, and a sky crane for navigation on Mars. He…

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Researchers Discovered “Super fluffy” Exoplanet with Cotton candy-like Density

Current Context: Astronomers have discovered a new exoplanet named WASP-193b that’s being described as “super fluffy” due to its extraordinarily low density. Here are some interesting facts about this discovery: WASP-193b…

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