India’s first Coke Oven Gas (COG) injection project: Tata Steel commissioned India’s first Coke Oven Gas (COG) injection project+ Location – Meramandali steel plant, Odisha+ Developer – Tata Steel+ Goal – Cut fossil-fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in conventional blast furnace ironmaking+ Working: Gas Purification – Instead of just flaring or burning coke oven gas (a hydrogen- and hydrocarbon-rich byproduct containing over 55% hydrogen and methane) for general power or heating, the system cleans the gas to remove harmful tar and Sulphur+ Direct Injection – Workers pipe the clean gas directly into the blast furnace via small nozzles called tuyeres+ Three-Fuel System – The application introduces a unique three-fuel operational configuration, improving overall energy efficiency and operational flexibility.

CHOSEN BRICK: UK, USA and Netherlands issue advisory on Iran-linked spyware+  “CHOSEN BRICK,” – It is a spyware allegedly used by Iranian state-linked actors to target dissidents, activists and journalists+ Concerns – It can steal emails/messages, contacts and social-media data, capture screens and access microphones+ Attackers reportedly use spear-phishing, often impersonating trusted contacts on WhatsApp or Telegram+ Some victims were tricked with fake documents, including fabricated MRI results+ Authorities say stolen personal information has appeared on pro-Iranian leak sites+ The FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) attributes the campaign to Iran’s Ministry of Intelligence and Security (MOIS) and says the malware is used for intelligence gathering and reputational harm.

Hazard Perception Test: Keralam to introduce Hazard Perception Test for driving licence aspirants, test is being introduced for the first time in the country+ The Hazard Perception Test – It is a computer-based assessment used in countries like the UK and Australia to test a driver's ability to spot and react to dangerous situations on the road+ Working: Video Clips – You watch a series of video clips recorded from a driver's perspective+ Developing Hazards – You look for a developing hazard, which is something that forces you to change speed or direction (like a car pulling out or a pedestrian crossing)+ Scoring – You click your mouse as soon as you see the hazard start to develop.