Stand-Up India Scheme : Continuation Approved The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of the Stand-Up India Scheme for a period of 5 years upto 31.03.2031. Stand-Up India Scheme was launched on 5th April, 2016 to promote entrepreneurship among the Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes and Women. Under the recent extension period, it aims to provide financial […]
Day: November 12, 2026
Extracellular Vesicles
Extracellular Vesicles: Extracellular vesicles (EVs) can modify pathological progression in Alzheimer’s disease (AD), the most common neurodegenerative disease in older adults, by spreading pathogenic factors. EVs are small membranous nanoparticles secreted by all types of cells into the extracellular space. They can be found in numerous bodily fluids, including blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and more. […]
What is Red Ochre?
What is Red Ochre? Rock paintings in red ochre, believed to be around 4,000 years old, have been recently discovered at Karadimalai in Ottampattu Thandari village in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu. Red Ochre is a natural earth pigment, typically composed of iron oxide that ranges in color from yellow to deep red. It is one […]
Dibang River
Dibang River: Communities living downstream of a hydropower project on the Dibang River have stepped up the heat on the governments of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, with the latter already burning due to opposition to two other proposed mega dams. Dibang River is an important tributary of the Brahmaputra. It flows through the states of […]
Sindhudurg Fort
Sindhudurg Fort: A replica of Sindhudurg Fort built by inmates of Nagpur Central Prison is bringing Maharashtra’s maritime heritage into an unusual setting, as more than 125 fort models across the city await inspection in the second edition of the Shivvaibhav Fort Competition. Sindhudurg Fort is a historical fort that occupies an islet in the […]
Ranivas Mound
Ranivas Mound: Ranivas Mound has been declared an archaeological site of national importance through a central government notification. Ranivas Mound is located in Bihar It is situated near the ‘Kesariya stupa’. In 1861, Alexander Cunningham (Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) first director general), visited the site. He explored the mound and conducted some excavations. In […]
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India: According to the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India financial statements prepared as per Indian Accounting standards (IndAS) will be the basis for the Risk Based Capital (RBC) framework proposed for insurers in India. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is a statutory body formed under […]
Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI), 2026
Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI), 2026: Andhra Pradesh recently emerged as the country’s best-performing state in facilitating vehicle ownership transfers, topping the first Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) with a score of 5.91 out of 10. Ease of Vehicle Ownership Index (EVOI) is published by org in partnership with Consumer VOICE. The index […]
What is Safe Harbour?
What is Safe Harbour? India is considering scrapping safe harbour protections for social media platforms, potentially holding them accountable for user-generated content. A safe harbour provision is a legal provision that exempts an entity from legal liability in certain situations as long as certain conditions are met. It acts as a protective shield against any […]
