Science TechnologyMonday, 6 April 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/06-april-2026-daily-current-affairs
Jitendra Singh inaugurated BioNEST at CFTRI Mysuru as 26 startups and 12 patents were reported
The BioNEST incubation centre was inaugurated at CFTRI Mysuru, with 26 startups and 12 patents reported by March 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre at the Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru, as the institute marked its 75th year.
Key specifics
- BioNEST was inaugurated at CFTRI, Mysuru, in March 2026.
- CFTRI was marking its 75th year.
- As of March 2026, the facility had supported 26 startups.
- The centre had generated 12 patents by March 2026.
- Four MoUs were signed and two new products developed at CFTRI were launched during the event.
Exam lens
Science and technology, incubation centres, CFTRI Mysuru, 75th year, 26 startups, 12 patents. TNPSC may ask: “Which institute in Mysuru launched the BIRAC-BioNEST Incubation Centre?”