Why it is in the news
A patent application by Osmania University (OU) researchers for PollenSignum, an anti-counterfeiting system, was published by the Indian Patent Office on 2 October 2026, as reported on 4 October.
The exam angle
Syllabus: Group 1 Prelims: 3. General Science; India’s Achievements in Science and Technology. Groups 2–4: science and technology institutions of Telangana.