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SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System

SANJAY Battlefield Surveillance System On 24th January 2025, the Defence Minister inaugurated SANJAY, a cutting-edge Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) designed to enhance the Indian Army’s real-time reconnaissance and decision-making capabilities. The system strengthens battlefield transparency by integrating surveillance inputs, analytics, and communication networks for faster operational decisions. Key Features of SANJAY Feature Details System Type A Battlefield Surveillance System (BSS) for the Indian Army. Integrated Surveillance Consolidates data from ground and aerial sensors to create a unified battlefield view. Network Access The battlefield view is accessible through the Army Data Network and Satellite Communication Network. Advanced Analytics Uses state-of-the-art sensors…

26 April, 2026 Current Science and Technology

Startup India 2.0: Revised Recognition Framework 2026

Startup India 2.0: Revised Recognition Framework 2026 The Government has overhauled the Startup India Action Plan, originally launched on 16 January 2016, to mark its second decade of implementation. Managed by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the revised 2026 framework aims to promote high-tech innovation, rural entrepreneurship, and long-term “patient capital”. Aspect Details Revised Framework The revised Startup India 2.0 framework seeks to strengthen innovation-led growth, especially in deep technology and rural sectors. Higher Turnover Threshold The annual turnover limit for startup recognition has been increased from Rs. 100 crore to Rs. 200 crore. Deep…

19 April, 2026 Current Science and Technology

WEF Expands IR 4.0 Ecosystem

WEF Expands IR 4.0 Ecosystem On 22nd January 2026, the World Economic Forum (WEF) announced the establishment of five new Centres for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR), including one in Andhra Pradesh, India. The expansion strengthens the global IR 4.0 ecosystem focused on emerging technologies, energy transition, cyber resilience and innovation governance. Aspect Details New Centres The WEF announced five new C4IR centres in France, the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and India (Andhra Pradesh). IR 4.0 Concept The Fourth Industrial Revolution (IR 4.0) refers to the convergence of digital, physical and biological technologies. Core Technologies IR 4.0 includes…

19 April, 2026 Current Science and Technology

Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative

Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative The Raisina Science Diplomacy Initiative was launched on March 5, 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, during the Raisina Dialogue. It creates a specialised platform to connect India’s scientific capacity with foreign policy and global cooperation. Science diplomacy is becoming important because challenges such as climate change, pandemics, artificial intelligence, space security and critical technologies cannot be handled by one country alone. This initiative gives India a forum to build partnerships around research, innovation and emerging technologies. Aspect Details Joint launch Launched by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and…

01 April, 2026 Current Science and Technology

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