09 April 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC

1. Newly identified property of metallo-nanozymes could transform bioenergy and therapeutic applications

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2120104 )

New Research on Metallo-Nanozymes:

• Scientists have studied metallo-nanozymes, which are artificial enzymes that work like natural enzymes using metal ions.
• These nanozymes can control electron transfer, a key process for energy production in cells.
• Current nanozymes have problems like uncontrolled electron flow, which may cause harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS) and damage cells.
• A new nanozyme called Cu-Phen was created by scientists at CSIR-CLRI, Chennai.
• Cu-Phen is made using copper ions and phenylalanine and has a well-designed active site.
• It mimics natural enzymes and safely transfers electrons with the help of a protein called cytochrome c.
• This prevents the formation of harmful byproducts and may help in energy, health, and environment-related technologies.

2. MeitY Notifies Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme

(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2120240 )

New Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme:

• It aims to deepen domestic manufacturing of passive components like resistors, capacitors, relays, sensors, etc.
• The scheme complements the India Semiconductor Mission, which focuses on active components.
• It supports horizontal sectors such as consumer electronics, medical devices, automobiles, and power grids.
• India’s electronics production has grown five-fold, and exports have grown six-fold in the last decade.
• iPhone exports alone contributed ₹1.5 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
• The scheme will support capital equipment and precision tooling industries.
• Three incentive models: turnover-linked, capex-linked, and hybrid.
• Employment generation is mandatory for all beneficiaries.
• The scheme is open for stakeholder feedback before finalization.

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