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Kerala Launches International Spice Routes Heritage Network

January 07, 2026

Reviving the Spice Routes: Kerala’s Heritage Diplomacy and Cultural Tourism Push

Kerala has launched an ambitious cultural tourism and research initiative to revive the historic Spice Routes that once connected the Malabar Coast with global markets and civilisations. The announcement was made during the inaugural three-day International Spice Routes Conference held in Kochi, marking a significant step in the state’s heritage diplomacy and experiential tourism strategy.

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New Reed Snake Species Calamaria mizoramensis Discovered in Mizoram

January 07, 2026

Mizoram Biodiversity Boost: Scientists Identify New Non-Venomous Snake Species

Researchers have identified a new species of non-venomous reed snake in Mizoram, highlighting the state’s rich yet underexplored biodiversity. Named Calamaria mizoramensis after its place of discovery, the species adds to India’s growing list of endemic reptiles and underscores the ecological importance of forested hill regions in the Northeast.

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DSIR Reforms Deep-Tech Startup Norms, Drops 3-Year Condition

January 07, 2026

India Boosts Deep-Tech Ecosystem: DSIR Recognition Now Open to Early-Stage Startups

Marking the 42nd Foundation Day of the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR), the Union government announced a significant reform aimed at accelerating India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh declared the removal of the mandatory three-year operational existence requirement for startups seeking recognition under DSIR’s Industrial Research and Development Promotion (IRDP) programme.

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Assam Governor Launches Sanskaar Shaala to Promote Value-Based Education

January 07, 2026

Sanskaar Shaala Initiative: Ethics, Culture and Inclusive Education in Assam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Sunday inaugurated Sanskaar Shaala, a value-based education programme for children aged 4 to 14 years, at the Lohia Lions Auditorium in Guwahati. The initiative seeks to nurture moral discipline, Indian cultural values and social responsibility among children, complementing formal schooling with ethical and character-building inputs at an early stage of life.

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DRDO’s SWaDeS: Portable Desalination System for Troops in Water-Scarce Zones

January 07, 2026

Sea Water Desalination System (SWaDeS): Features, Uses and Exam Facts

To address the critical challenge of drinking water availability for troops in extreme conditions, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a compact and portable water desalination device. The system is intended for soldiers operating in remote, coastal, desert, and high-altitude regions where access to potable water is either limited or completely absent.

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