Sanskriti Sanvi, a postgraduate student at Chanakya University's School of Biosciences, has secured a place among the Top 10 winners of the D.E.S.I.G.N for BioE3 Challenge's September 2026 cycle. Her proposal, STELLA, outlines an indigenous simulation chamber to study how microorganisms respond to space-related environmental stresses. She will receive ₹1 lakh and can submit a detailed proposal for a potential RDI grant of up to ₹25 lakh to advance the concept.

The UPSC CSE Mains Result 2026 is expected to be declared in November, although the commission has not confirmed an official date. Over 13,000 candidates who appeared for the written examination are awaiting the outcome. Check the expected result timeline, previous years' declaration trends, steps to download the result PDF and details of the upcoming interview stage.

Scientists have detected hydrogen chloride gas in the Martian atmosphere above fissures near Alba Mons, raising fresh questions about whether Mars still has geological activity beneath its surface. Published in Science Advances on November 4, 2026, the findings are based on observations from the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. Researchers suggest underground volcanic processes could release gases through surface fractures and potentially create hydrothermal environments, offering new locations to investigate the possibility of microbial life.

The Council of Higher Secondary Education, Manipur has announced the schedules for Class 11 and Class 12 practical examinations. Class 11 practical exams will occur from January 6 to February 6, 2027, while Class 12 examinations will take place from January 2 to January 30, 2027. Schools must submit practical exam timetables and internal assessment marks before the specified deadlines.

The Maharashtra government has increased the monthly internship stipend for final-year veterinary students from Rs 11,000 to Rs 18,000, following a state cabinet decision on November 4, 2026. The revised amount will benefit eligible MAFSU students undertaking compulsory internships, with contributions from the state government, ICAR and the university.

The Staff Selection Commission has declared the First Round of Tentative Allocation for the Combined Hindi Translators Examination 2025 on November 5, 2026. A total of 532 candidates have been provisionally recommended for Identification Verification across different categories. The sliding process and verification will take place on November 18. Candidates can download their verification slips from November 13 through the official SSC website. Physical attendance is mandatory for candidates participating in the process.