The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant …
Source: PIB Subject: Science and Technology Context: Union Minister unveiled the India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026 during the 14th Foundation Day of BIRAC in New Delhi. The report highlights that India’s bioeconomy reached a record $195.3 billion in 2025, now contributing nearly 5% to the national GDP. About The India BioEconomy Report (IBER) 2026: What …
The Current Affairs Quiz is a daily quiz based on the DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS AND PIB SUMMARY from the previous day, as posted on our website. It covers all relevant news sources and is designed to test your knowledge of current events. Solving these questions will help you retain both concepts and facts relevant …
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Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: India is prioritising bio-based chemicals and enzymes under the Department of Biotechnology’s BioE3 policy to strengthen sustainable manufacturing and reduce petrochemical imports. About Bio-based Chemicals and Enzymes: What it is? Bio-based chemicals are industrial chemicals derived from renewable biological feedstocks such as sugarcane, corn, starch, or agricultural residues …
Source: TH Subject: Agriculture Context: India is accelerating efforts to scale Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA) as climate change intensifies risks to food security, rainfed farming, and farm incomes. About India needs Climate-Resilient Agriculture (CRA): What is Climate-Resilient Agriculture? Climate-Resilient Agriculture refers to farming systems that sustainably increase productivity, enhance adaptation to climate variability, reduce greenhouse gas …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 December 2025 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: PIB Subject: Science and Technology Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) released its Year-Ender 2025, showcasing major milestones that strengthened biotechnology as a key pillar of India’s economic, health, agricultural and scientific growth. With the bio-economy crossing billion and new initiatives in genomics, biomanufacturing, health and agriculture, 2025 marked a decisive expansion. About Achievements …
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Syllabus: Health Source: TH Context: India is witnessing a growing debate on nutritional transformation driven by the rise of functional foods and smart proteins, as the government explores biotech-based solutions to shift from food security to nutritional security under the BioE3 policy framework. About Does India need nutritional transformation? What are Functional Foods? Definition: Functional …
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Syllabus: Biotechnology Source: TH Context: India’s biotechnology sector has seen an exponential rise—from 500 startups in 2018 to over 10,000 in 2025—driven by policies like BioE3 and a target of a $300-billion bioeconomy by 2030. About India’s Biotech Surge and its Scaling Challenges: Growth in India’s Biotech Ecosystem: Exponential Startup Expansion: The number of biotech …
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Source: ET Context: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC) launched High-Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms in New Delhi under the BioE3 Policy. About High Performance Biomanufacturing Platforms: What it is? A national network of advanced bio-foundries and biomanufacturing hubs. Provides world-class tools, technologies, and infrastructure to scale bio-based innovations from lab …
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Topic: Awareness in the fields of IT, Space, Computers, robotics, nano-technology, bio-technology Q5. Discuss the role of advanced biomanufacturing in strengthening India’s bioeconomy. How can it transform health and agriculture? Assess the challenges in scaling from lab research to commercial application. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The government’s launch of …
Source: TH Context: India launched its first National Biofoundry Network under the BioE3 Policy, marking a step towards indigenous biomanufacturing and a projected bioeconomy target of $300 billion by 2030. About India’s First National Biofoundry Network What it is? A national-level collaborative platform of six premier institutions. Designed to scale up biotechnology research into deployable …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister inaugurated India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory at the National Institute of Animal Biotechnology (NIAB), Hyderabad. About India’s first State-of-the-Art Animal Stem Cell Biobank and Laboratory: What It Is? A cutting-edge facility dedicated to preserving, researching, and utilising animal stem cells for regenerative medicine, disease modelling, and …
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Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: TH Context: The integration of Artificial Intelligence in India’s biomanufacturing sector is accelerating with the rollout of BioE3 Policy and IndiaAI Mission. About AI and Biomanufacturing: What is AI in Biomanufacturing? It involves using AI tools like machine learning, digital twins, and predictive analytics to automate and optimize biological production …
Source: PIB Context: Union Minister unveiled the BioSaarthi Mentorship Initiative at the 13th Foundation Day of BIRAC, highlighting India’s rapid rise in the global bioeconomy. About BioSaarthi Mentorship Initiative: What is BioSaarthi? A structured global mentorship program aimed at nurturing India’s emerging biotech startups through expert guidance and capacity building. Ministry Involved: Ministry of Science …
Syllabus: Biotechnology Source: IE Context: The India BioEconomy Report 2024, released by the Department of Biotechnology, highlighted that India’s bioeconomy crossed $165 billion, contributing 4.2% of GDP. It charts a roadmap to reach $300 billion by 2030 and $1 trillion by 2047. Key Insights from India BioEconomy Report 2024: Rapid Market Growth: Bioeconomy doubled from …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 September 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these …
Syllabus: Science and Technology Source: IE Context: The recently launched BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) policy aims to transform manufacturing processes across sectors to be more sustainable and less wasteful, utilizing biotechnology to mimic natural biological systems. This marks the beginning of the “industrialisation of biology” with potential economic impacts. BioE3 …
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