Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment · 19 June 2026

Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) Organises Technology Transfer and BND Release Function in New Delhi

Exam-focused facts from the 19 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

  • The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) organised a Technology Transfer and Bharatiya Nirdeshak Document (BND) Release Function in New Delhi.
  • The programme witnessed the transfer of seven technologies to industry.
  • Ten Bharatiya Nirdeshak Dravyas (BNDs) were released to provide reliable reference materials and measurement standards for laboratories, industry, and regulatory agencies.
  • Critical components developed for quantum sensing applications were handed over to the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
  • The initiative focuses on the development of indigenous technologies aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat.