The Matanomadh village of Gujarat’s Kutch district has been designated as an important terrestrial analogue site to Mars following a study, that recorded detection of jarosite, a mineral indicative of water-soaked past, in the region. This is 55 million years old, which is not only increasing our understanding of the Earth and its geology, but also boosting planetary science research in India with a direct impact on our Mars mission Mangalyaan-2 by ISRO in the future.”

In 2025, to mark its 65th Foundation Day, the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) launched several digital transformation, early childhood education, and inclusivity-based initiatives. This is in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which focuses on equitable and modernised learning.

The Institute of Economics and Peace has released the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2025, which determines how nations are performing concerning aspects of peace, governance, social trust and security. The report presents a rather balanced picture as, on the one hand, certain countries are still building stronger stability; on the other hand, some countries face internal and regional issues.

CEREBO is a brand new hand-held gadget that is used to identify traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in a safe way and fast. Developed by research institutes in India, it provides a low-cost, non-invasive, and portable alternative to CT and MRI scanning, and seeks to enhance early diagnosis and treatment, especially in resource-restricted and emergency triage.

The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) report by the University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute claims that air pollution has become the biggest health risk in India in 2025. Air pollution is killing the average Indian a full 3.5 years shorter than malnutrition, tobacco, or unsafe water does. Worryingly, the whole 1.4 billion population resides in areas that surpass the safe limit of PM2.5 by the World Health Organization (WHO).