National Level

Disaster Management & Tropical Cyclones

• Very Severe Cyclonic Storm ‘Arnab’:
  • Cyclone ‘Arnab’ made early landfall near the Yanam–Kakinada region.
  • Triggered heavy rainfall, coastal evacuations, flight cancellations, and disruption to train services across coastal Andhra Pradesh and southern Odisha.

Science, Technology & R&D Policy (ESTIC 2026)

• Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave (ESTIC 2026):
  • Held in New Delhi, focusing on driving research “from the laboratory to the land” to ensure scientific discoveries directly benefit society.
  • Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) Funding: Highlighted a ₹1 lakh crore total R&D commitment, including ₹12,000 crore specifically earmarked for taking research from laboratories to commercial markets with equal private participation, alongside new commitments of ₹24,000 crore.
  • Patent Growth: Indian patent filings increased significantly from 50,000 to 1.5 lakh.