Zero-Coupon Bonds: The Power Finance Corporation withdrew zero-coupon bonds issuance due to weak investor demand. These are a debt instrument that does not pay periodic interest but is issued at a discount rate to its face value. These are also known as discount bonds, are issued at a discount on the bond’s face value and […]
Month: June 2025
Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary
Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has constituted a Divisional Level Committee to monitor the Eco-Sensitive Zone around the Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary. Surinsar-Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is named after the twin lakes i.e. Surinsar and Mansar situated almost at two corners of the […]
Agentic AI
Agentic AI: India’s first agentic AI, Kruti, was launched by Krutrim start up. Agentic AI is a more advanced GenAI tool. This intelligent system goes beyond analysis, acting autonomously on behalf of individuals and organisations to manage complex tasks, make decisions, and solve problems. It uses sophisticated reasoning and iterative planning to autonomously solve complex, […]
Totapuri Mangoes
Totapuri Mangoes: The Andhra Pradesh government has banned the entry of juicy Totapuri mangoes from other states into Chittoor district, a decision that has put it at loggerheads with neighbouring Karnataka. Totapuri mangoes are primarily grown in Chittoor district in Andhra Pradesh and in parts of border districts in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is […]
Ocean Darkening
Ocean Darkening: A new study seems to suggest that more than one-fifth of the global ocean has considerably darkened in the last two decades. Darkening of the ocean is essentially shrinking of the photic zones or those layers of water where sunlight can pass and induce the process of photosynthesis which is key to all […]
Emperor Penguins : Study
Emperor Penguins : Study A study revealed that emperor penguins are the iconic species threatened by climate change in Antarctica. Emperor penguins are the tallest and heaviest penguin alive today. They evolved about one million years ago, and are highly adapted to life in one of Earth’s harshest environments Adults are coloured black and white […]
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023
Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023: The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023, effective from August 2023, replaces criminal penalties with fines for minor violations, decriminalizing 183 provisions across 42 Central Acts to promote ease of living, ease of doing business, and a trust-based regulatory approach. Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Act, 2023 […]
50 years of National Emergency
50 years of National Emergency: 50 years ago, on 12th June 1975, the Allahabad High Court invalidated Indira Gandhi’s 1971 election in Indira Nehru Gandhi v. Shri Raj Narain Case, 1975 leading to the declaration of a national emergency (NE) on 25th June 1975 that continued till March 1977. It is a landmark in India’s […]
IREDA Bags ‘Excellent’ Ratings
IREDA Bags ‘Excellent’ Ratings: The Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd. (IREDA) was awarded an ‘Excellent’ rating for its exceptional performance in the Power and NBFC sectors by the Department of Public Enterprises (DPE). IREDA received the ‘Excellent’ rating for the fourth consecutive year, based on its annual performance for FY 2023-24. This recognition highlights […]
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion
Israel launched Operation Rising Lion: Israel launched “Operation Rising Lion,” a full-scale military strike on Iran targeting nuclear and missile infrastructure. Hostilities began after Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution, which adopted a theocratic and anti-Israel stance.Iran supports Hezbollah (Lebanon), Hamas (Gaza), Houthis (Yemen), and militias in Iraq to encircle Israel without direct confrontation.Israel has previously struck […]
