Quality Council of India : New Medical Application Portal The National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), a constituent board of the Quality Council of India launched its new Medical Application Portal. Quality Council of India is a non-profit autonomous organisation registered under Societies Registration Act XXI of 1860. It was set up […]
Month: August 2025
Agni-5 Missile
Agni-5 Missile: India successfully test-fired its Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Agni-5 from the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur, Odisha. Agni-5 Missile is a nuclear-capable land-based Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) with Multiple Independently Targetable Reentry Vehicle (MIRV) capability. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is one of India’s most advanced long-range […]
Made in India Label Scheme
Made in India Label Scheme: The Made in India Label Scheme promotes domestic manufacturing and informs consumers about product origin. Made in India Label Scheme is an initiative that lends support to the manufacturing industry by building a brand reputation, stronger identity and wider reach for made in India products. Aim is to strengthen the […]
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based e-KYC
UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based e-KYC: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd to use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification. The announcement, made on August 20, 2025, marks a significant synergy between India’s trusted digital identity system and cutting-edge satellite internet technology. Starlink, a satellite-based global internet provider, […]
Centre approves renaming of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad to Parashurampuri
Centre approves renaming of Uttar Pradesh’s Jalalabad to Parashurampuri: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has officially approved the renaming of Jalalabad town in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, to Parashurampuri. The announcement was made on August 20, 2025, by Union Minister Jitin Prasada, who hails from the region. The change was long demanded by local […]
Online Gaming Bill 2025 Passed
Online Gaming Bill 2025 Passed: Lok Sabha passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, marking a transformative moment for India’s digital entertainment landscape. The Bill aims to promote e-sports and online social games, while prohibiting harmful online money gaming platforms that have been linked to addiction, financial ruin, and even suicides. This […]
India’s Core Sector Grows 2% in July 2025
India’s Core Sector Grows 2% in July 2025: India’s eight core industries registered a 2% year-on-year growth in July 2025, according to the latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. This modest rise in industrial output reflects a mixed performance, with robust expansion in steel, cement, fertilisers, and electricity, partially offset by […]
NCERT launches new modules on Operation Sindoor for school students
NCERT launches new modules on Operation Sindoor for school students: National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) unveiled new curriculum modules on Operation Sindoor, calling it a “saga of courage” and a transformative moment in India’s military and political response to terrorism. The modules are designed for Classes 3 to 12, narrating the events […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th August 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th August 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Udyam Sakhi Portal
Udyam Sakhi Portal The Udyam Sakhi Portal, launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), is helping women entrepreneurs across the country start, build, and expand their businesses, said the Minister of State in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha recently. Udyam Sakhi portal was launched by the Ministry of MSME […]
