Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 9 March 2026
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) sanctions ₹99.15 lakh to Bharathiar University (BU) for chemical defence project
Exam-focused facts from the 9 March 2026 current affairs briefing.
Key facts
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Union Ministry of Defence has sanctioned ₹99.15 lakh to Bharathiar University (BU) for a major chemical defence project.
- The project is titled Development of Novel Antidote(s) for Highly Toxic Organophosphorous Compounds.
- The research will be conducted under the DRDO Industry Academia – Centre of Excellence (DIA–CoE) at BU in Coimbatore.
- The initiative aims to enhance India’s preparedness in dealing with toxic chemical exposure and strengthen national chemical defence capabilities.