Govt. Extends PM E-DRIVE Plan by 2 Years Till March 2028

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Govt. Extends PM E-DRIVE Plan by 2 Years Till March 2028 Why in News? The Union Government has extended the ₹10,900 crore PM E-DRIVE Scheme by two years for certain electric vehicle (EV) categories such as electric buses, e-ambulances, and e-trucks. New validity: Till March 2028 (earlier March 2026)...

National Biofuel Policy-2018

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National Biofuel Policy-2018 Why Is It in the News? India has begun the nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, a fuel blend containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, five years ahead of its original 2030 target. This is part of the government’s push for cleaner fuels under the National Policy on Biofuels, 2...

India's route towards hydrogen economy

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India's route towards hydrogen economy Why in News? Indian Railways has successfully tested its first hydrogen-powered train (converted from a diesel unit) at the Integral Coach Factory (ICF), Chennai.The train is part of a pilot project under the National Green Hydrogen Mission and is set to run o...

Bio-Fortified Potatoes for Nutritional Security

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Bio-Fortified Potatoes for Nutritional Security Why in News? India plans to introduce iron-rich bio-fortified potato varieties developed by the International Potato Center (CIP), Peru, to address iron-deficiency anemia and hidden hunger. CIP has shared the germplasm with ICAR-CPRI, Shimla for adapt...

AI-designed Proteins to Generate Immune Cells

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AI-designed Proteins to Generate Immune Cells AI-designed Proteins to Generate Immune Cells Why in News?In early August 2025, researchers at Harvard Medical School and Boston Children’s Hospital published a breakthrough in Cell, showing that AI- designed synthetic proteins effectively activate the ...