Makhana : In News The exports of makhana (fox nuts) have been adversely affected by the ongoing West Asia war, owing to a huge drop in the demand and prices of the commodities. It is also known as Foxnut, is the dried edible seed of the prickly water lily or gorgon plant (Euryale ferox). The […]
Arogya Van Initiative
Arogya Van Initiative: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has announced a new initiative to called ‘Arogya Van. It is a new initiative to develop thematic medicinal tree plantations on vacant land parcels along the National Highways. It aims to enrich biodiversity along the National Highways by introducing medicinal tree species that support pollinators, […]
Cornstarch : Study
Cornstarch : Study Researchers reported that at an extreme speed, the cornstarch mixture behaves like a liquid first before becoming tougher. Cornstarch is substance produced through wet milling of corn(Zea mays). Wet milling separates the components of corn kernels, which consist primarily of protein, fibre, starch, and oil. Once separated, the starch is dried, forming […]
National Quantum Mission : In News
National Quantum Mission: In News Union Minister said that India has successfully demonstrated a 1,000-kilometre quantum communication network under the National Quantum Mission, marking a major breakthrough in secure communication technologies. National Quantum Mission was launched by the Department of Science & Technology for a period from 2023-24 to 2030-31. It is aiming to seed, […]
Mount Semeru
Mount Semeru: The Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted multiple times and sent thick columns of ash up to 1,100 metres above its summit. It is located in East Java, Indonesia. It is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. It is positioned within a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts beneath the Eurasia […]
Exercise Cyclone 2026
Exercise Cyclone 2026: The Indian Army contingent has departed for Egypt to participate in the Exercise, Cyclone – IV. Exercise Cyclone 2026 is a joint special force exercise held between India – Egypt. It is the fourth edition of this exercise. It is an annual event conducted alternatively in India and Egypt. The Indian contingent, […]
India Withdraws COP33 UNFCCC Host Bid
India Withdraws COP33 UNFCCC Host Bid: India has withdrawn its candidacy to host the 33rd Conference of Parties (COP33) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2028, citing a “review of its commitments for 2028.” Analysts suggest India withdraw to avoid logistical burdens of other “big-ticket” events (like a potential 2030 […]
Trade Receivables Discounting System
Trade Receivables Discounting System: The Reserve Bank of India proposed to drop the due diligence requirement for MSMEs to onboard TReDS platforms to promote ease of doing business for micro, small and medium enterprises. Trade Receivables Discounting System is an electronic platform for facilitating the financing/discounting of trade receivables of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises […]
The Report On From Borrowers To Builders: NITI Aayog
The Report On From Borrowers To Builders: NITI Aayog NITI Aayog released the second edition of the joint report From Borrowers to Builders, highlighting that women now hold a ₹76 lakh crore credit portfolio, accounting for 26% of India’s total system credit. The report, From Borrowers to Builders: Women and India’s Evolving Credit Market, is […]
RBI MPC Maintains Repo Rate Unchanged
RBI MPC Maintains Repo Rate Unchanged: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, reflecting a cautious approach amid global uncertainties and domestic inflation risks. The policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) remains unchanged at 5.25%. Consequently, the Standing Deposit […]
