Centre Unveils New Agri-Tech Schemes for Higher Productivity: The government has introduced several initiatives to enhance agricultural technology, aiming to boost productivity, sustainability, and farmers’ earnings. These programs leverage digital advancements, modern farming methods, and efficient resource management to increase agricultural output.Key Government Initiatives are- Digital Agriculture Mission, Crop Improvement & Agricultural Research, Technological Advancements […]
Month: February 2025
TROPEX-25
TROPEX-25: TROPEX-25, or the Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise 2025, is one of the most significant military exercises conducted by India, with the Indian Navy at its core.This biennial exercise is designed to showcase jointness among the armed forces, demonstrate India’s ability to address challenges, and project power in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Held […]
UK Becomes First Country to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Content
UK Becomes First Country to Criminalize AI-Generated Child Abuse Content: The United Kingdom is taking a historic step in the fight against child sexual abuse by becoming the first country to criminalize AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM). The British government is introducing strict legal measures to tackle the exploitation of artificial intelligence (AI) in […]
India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP
India’s First White Tiger Breeding Centre Approved in MP: The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved India’s first white tiger breeding centre in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh. Planned in Govindgarh near Mukundpur’s white tiger safari, the project, initially approved in 2011, aims to conserve biodiversity, boost wildlife tourism, and generate local employment. The project, initially approved […]
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite
Japan’s H-3 Rocket Successfully Launches Michibiki No. 6 Satellite: The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched the fifth H-3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 6 satellite. This satellite will contribute to Japan’s positioning system, a vital part of its version of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS). The launch took place at 5:30 […]
R Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters Chess Title
R Praggnanandhaa Wins Tata Steel Masters Chess Title: R Praggnanandhaa claimed his first-ever Tata Steel Masters title on February 2, 2025, by defeating D Gukesh 2-1 in a dramatic tie-breaker. The thrilling final featured surprising upsets and intense moments. Praggnanandhaa’s victory is a major milestone in his career.
RBI’s Strategic Measures to Boost Liquidity in the Banking System
RBI’s Strategic Measures to Boost Liquidity in the Banking System: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a series of liquidity-boosting measures. These include a $5 billion USD/INR buy/sell swap auction, open market operations (OMOs), and a variable rate repo (VRR) auction. The RBI’s efforts aim to alleviate liquidity constraints in the banking system […]
Kotak Mutual Fund Introduces India’s First MSCI India ETF
Kotak Mutual Fund Introduces India’s First MSCI India ETF: Kotak Mutual Fund has launched India’s first MSCI India ETF, designed to track the MSCI India Index. This ETF offers investors an easy way to gain exposure to a diversified portfolio of Indian equities. With a minimum investment of ₹5,000, providing a cost-effective, passive investment option.
MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence
MeitY and IIT Indore Launch AgriHub for Agritech Excellence: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY) and IIT Indore have launched AgriHub, a state-of-the-art AI-driven Center of Excellence (CoE) aimed at transforming Indian agriculture. AgriHub seeks to address critical challenges in agriculture, such as drought, floods, and low productivity, through the integration of AI, […]
MY NREGA App
MY NREGA App: The ‘MY NREGA App’ has been launched in Barmer District to streamline the employment process under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA). This initiative, spearheaded by District Collector IAS Tina Dabi and Chief Executive Officer IAS Siddharth Palanichamy, aims to simplify the way MNREGA workers apply for jobs. By […]
