Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana. Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana is first of its kind focusing exclusively on agriculture and allied sectors. It aims to enhance agricultural productivity, increase adoption of crop diversification and sustainable agricultural practices, augment post-harvest storage […]
Month: July 2025
UN SDG Report 2025
UN SDG Report 2025: The UN SDG Report 2025, released at the High-Level Political Forum, warns that 35% of measurable SDG targets are stagnating or reversing, with five years left to 2030. UN SDG Report 2025: SDG 2: Zero Hunger Hunger affected 9.1% of the global population in 2023 (~713–757 million people). 2.33 billion people […]
Child Adoption Crisis in India : Report
Child Adoption Crisis in India : Report A new RTI-based report reveals a widening gap between adoptable children and prospective parents in India, with 13 families waiting per child, triggering concern over delays, legal bottlenecks, and policy inaction. Child Adoption Crisis in India: 13:1 Ratio (2025): For every 1 child legally free for adoption, 13 […]
97th Foundation Day of ICAR
97th Foundation Day of ICAR: The 97th Foundation Day of ICAR was celebrated in New Delhi, where Union Agriculture Minister addressed scientists and farmers. Major Initiatives Announced at ICAR’s 97th Foundation Day: Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan: Largest farmer-scientist dialogue, 500 research areas identified for region- and crop-specific needs. Field-Guided Research Agenda: Farmer-driven research priorities and […]
Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project
Gujarat Launches India’s First Tribal Genome Sequencing Project: Gujarat became the first Indian state to launch a Tribal Genome Sequencing Project to build a reference genetic database aimed at improving healthcare access for tribal populations.A pioneering genomic research initiative to sequence the genomes of 2,000 tribal individuals across 17 districts of Gujarat to enhance precision […]
Splashdown Landings : ISS
Splashdown Landings : ISS Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew returned safely after a 20-hour journey from the International Space Station (ISS), splashing down in the Pacific Ocean aboard the Crew Dragon spacecraft.Splashdown is a space capsule landing method in which the spacecraft touches down on a water surface, typically the ocean, using […]
AI Appreciation Day
AI Appreciation Day: India observed AI Appreciation Day on July 16 to highlight the country’s rapid progress in artificial intelligence across sectors like healthcare, education, governance, and agriculture.An annual event that recognizes the transformative role of AI in society, and acknowledges the contributions of developers, scientists, and policymakers in advancing AI for public good. Celebrated […]
Birth Anniversary of Kumaraswami Kamaraj
Birth Anniversary of Kumaraswami Kamaraj: The Prime Minister paid homage to Freedom Fighter and Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary (15th July 2025). Born in 1903 in Tamil Nadu, he was inspired to join the freedom struggle by the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.In April 1930, Kamaraj joined the Salt Satyagraha […]
Union Home Minister recently paid tribute to Hemam Neelmani Singh
Union Home Minister recently paid tribute to Hemam Neelmani Singh: Union Home Minister recently paid tribute to Hemam Neelmani Singh, a prominent freedom fighter from Manipur associated with the Indian National Army (INA), during a posthumous felicitation event organized by the Bharat Vikas Parishad. Hemam Neelmani Singh was a freedom fighter, social reformer, and former […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 16th July 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 16th July 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
