Current Affairs - National

IIT Bombay is ranked 45th globally in engineering according to the QS World University Rankings 2024, highlighting its excellence in the field and its leading position in South Asia.

IISc Bengaluru developed a three-layered hydrogel using chitosan, polyvinyl alcohol, and polyaniline, capable of adsorbing and degrading over 90% of microplastics in water. This innovation introduces a sustainable method for filtering microplastics while avoiding issues like clogging, and it includes a fluorescent dye for tracking microplastic adsorption.

ISRO Chief S Somanath announced that India aims to land an astronaut on the moon by 2040, as part of the upcoming Chandrayaan-4 mission, highlighting India's ambitious lunar exploration goals and the progress in ISRO's space projects.

The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, inaugurated the two-day Homoeopathy Symposium in New Delhi on World Homoeopathy Day. She emphasized the global adoption of Homoeopathy and the significance of research and proficiency in advancing this medical system's acceptance.

NTPC Limited, India's largest power company, is unveiling a new version of its Girl Child Empowerment Mission (GEM), aligning with the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign to promote gender equality and provide opportunities for young girls' development.