International Big Cat Alliance: In a major development, the Framework Agreement on establishment of the International Big Cat Alliance (IBCA) has officially come into force. It was established by Government of India, through the nodal organisation viz., National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEFCC). It was launched on 9th […]
Month: February 2025
Dhimsa Dance
Dhimsa Dance: Tribal families from Neelabandha, a hillptop hamlet in Anakapalli district of Andhra Pradesh received electricity for the first time after Independence and performed ‘Dhimsa’ in excitement. Dhimsa Dance is a popular tribal dance performed by tribes, including Bagata, Valmiki, Poraja, Khond, Gadaba, Kondadora, Mukadora, Kotia in Andhra Pradesh. It is performed during festivals, […]
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Researchers have developed an innovative “self-actuating” drug delivery system that could revolutionize the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) by targeting inflammation directly within the joints so that therapeutic agents are released only when needed. Researchers have developed a smart system that responds directly to the biochemical signals in the inflamed synovial environment. The […]
Glacier Meltdown
Glacier Meltdown: A recent study revealed that 110 glaciers in Arunachal Pradesh’s eastern Himalayas have disappeared over 32 years (1988-2020), with glacial cover shrinking by 309.85 sq. km. Glacial retreat occurs when glaciers melt faster than the accumulation of new ice and snow, leading to reduced ice cover and formation of glacial lakes. It is […]
State Emblem of India : Direction
State Emblem of India : Direction The Union Home Ministry has directed states to prevent the improper depiction of the State Emblem of India, emphasizing the mandatory inclusion of the motto “Satyameva Jayate” in Devanagari script. Adopted as the State Emblem of India on January 26, 1950 from the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Features […]
Jevons Paradox
Jevons Paradox: The Jevons Paradox has resurfaced in economic discussions after the DeepSeek AI launch led to a selloff in global tech stocks, raising concerns over AI chip demand. Jevons Paradox states that when a resource becomes more efficient and cheaper to use, overall consumption increases instead of decreasing. Proposed by William Stanley Jevons in […]
Debt-to-GDP Ratio
Debt-to-GDP Ratio: The Union Government has announced a shift from fiscal deficit to debt-to-GDP ratio as the primary fiscal anchor from FY 2026-27, targeting a 50±1% ratio by 2031. Debt-to-GDP Ratio represents the proportion of a country’s total debt to its GDP, indicating economic stability and repayment capacity.A higher ratio signals increased risk of default […]
Santorini Island
Santorini Island: Santorini, a popular Greek island, has been placed on high alert after experiencing over 200 undersea earthquakes in four days, with magnitudes up to 4.6.Santorini Island Located in: Southern Aegean Sea, part of the Cyclades archipelago in Greece. Controlled by: Greece (part of the Thira regional unit).
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Seeks Universal Banking Licence
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank Seeks Universal Banking Licence: Ujjivan Small Finance Bank (USFB) has applied for a universal banking licence, a major milestone in its journey from a small finance bank to a full-fledged commercial bank. This move aligns with the bank’s strategy to expand its financial services, increase regulatory flexibility, and strengthen its position […]
First Black Mrs World
First Black Mrs World: Soweto-born Tshego Gaelae has made history by becoming the first Black woman to win the Mrs World 2025 title at the grand finale in Las Vegas. The 34-year-old attorney and 2024 Mrs South Africa Queen follows in the footsteps of Candice Abrahams, the only other South African to hold the title […]
