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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - September 2016

Sep 2016

Nov 15, 2025

Andhra Teen Selected for 2029 Space Mission Training

A 17-year-old girl from Andhra Pradesh, Kunchala Kaivalya Reddy, achieved a remarkable milestone by being selected for a prestigious astronaut training programme in the United States. Her journey, starting from the town of Nidadavole in East Godavari district, now leads her to a four-year elite training that could put her into orbit by 2029. This development showcases India's growing participation in international space collaborations and puts a spotlight on the aspirations and talents emerging from small-town India.
Her selection was officially confirmed through a personal message from the CEO of the organizing space agency — a moment of immense pride for her family and school.
The programme, scheduled to take place in Florida from 2026 to 2029, is part of a rigorous astronaut development track conducted by Titans Space Industries. It includes,
Advanced spaceflight simulations
Survival training
Technical instruction in orbital mechanics, spacecraft systems, and zero-gravity adaptation

Nov 14, 2025

India's First MWh-Scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB)

Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India's first megawatt-hour (MWh) scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) in Greater Noida.
The 3 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) is developed by National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC)'s NETRA (National Energy Technology Research Alliance)
It aims to demonstrate Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) technology for large-scale renewable energy integration and grid stability.

Nov 13, 2025

India Launches First Quantum Diamond Microscope

At the forefront of scientific innovation, India achieved a significant milestone with the launch of its first indigenous Quantum Diamond Microscope (QDM), developed by the P-Quest Group at IIT Bombay. Announced at ESTIC 2025 (Emerging Science Technology and Innovation Conclave), this cutting-edge tool is set to transform areas like neuroscience, materials science, and semiconductor diagnostics.
The Quantum Diamond Microscope is an advanced quantum sensing device that uses nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centres in diamond to detect minute magnetic fields with high precision.

Nov 11, 2025

New Aadhaar App Launches

The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its new Aadhaar app, offering 140 crore citizens a secure way to carry their digital Aadhaar card on smartphones. The free app is now available for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store, eliminating the need to carry physical Aadhaar cards for identity verification. The Aadhar app introduces facial recognition technology, biometric locks, and QR code-based sharing to protect user privacy. Families can now manage up to five Aadhaar profiles on a single device, provided all cards share the same registered mobile number.
The UIDAI Aadhaar app brings powerful digital identity management to your fingertips with these features:
- Multi-Profile management: Add Aadhaar cards for up to five family members in one app when linked to the same mobile number, making it easy to manage household identities.
- Biometric security lock: Activate biometric authentication to lock your Aadhaar data, ensuring only you can access or share your information until you unlock it.
- Selective data sharing: Control your privacy by choosing exactly what to reveal—share only your name and photo while hiding your address or date of birth when not needed.
- QR code verification: Generate and scan Aadhaar QR codes for quick, paperless verification at banks, government offices, and service centers.
- Offline mode access: View your saved Aadhaar details without internet connection after the initial setup, though online access unlocks full functionality.
- Usage history monitoring: Track when, where, and how your Aadhaar has been used through the app's built-in activity log for added security.

Nov 10, 2025

India Leads Global Adoption of Google Gemini's AI Tutoring Tool

India emerged as the world's number one country for using Guided Learning, Google's new Socratic AI tutoring feature built into Gemini, the company announced. The rapid adoption came as over 2 million Indian students now have free access to Google AI Pro through a special student offer.
The AI-powered tutor uses Socratic questioning methods instead of providing direct answers, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills. Early results showed 95% of student users in India reporting feeling more confident after using Gemini, according to Google.

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