Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: The Union Cabinet has approved the creation of the ‘Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool)’, a domestic insurance pool with a sovereign guarantee of Rs 12,980 crore to ensure continuous and affordable maritime insurance coverage amid global uncertainties. Objective is to reduce dependence on foreign insurers such as the International Group […]
Startup India’s Record Growth in FY 2025–26
Startup India’s Record Growth in FY 2025–26: The government reported that over 55,200 startups were recognized in FY 2025–26, the highest ever in a single year since the launch of the Startup India initiative, reflecting strong growth in innovation, funding and employment. Total recognized startups have crossed 2.23 lakh, generating over 23.36 lakh direct jobs. […]
Indigenous 1000-kg Aerial Bomb for IAF
Indigenous 1000-kg Aerial Bomb for IAF: The Ministry of Defence initiated the indigenous design and development of a 1,000-kg aerial bomb (similar to Mk-84) for the Indian Air Force (IAF), which currently relies on imported Mk-84 class general-purpose bombs. The project aims to boost Aatmanirbhar Bharat in defence and reduce dependence on foreign Original Equipment […]
New Deportation Policy for Illegal Migrants
New Deportation Policy for Illegal Migrants: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has formulated a new comprehensive deportation policy to expedite the identification and deportation of illegal migrants, particularly from Bangladesh and Myanmar. The new deportation policy focuses on faster identification and removal of illegal migrants through institutional mechanisms, but faces challenges like identification […]
Vice President of India’s Visit to Sri Lanka
Vice President of India’s Visit to Sri Lanka: The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, embarked on a two-day visit to Sri Lanka, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Vice President to the island nation.India announced the extension of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) eligibility, along with discussions on key bilateral issues such […]
Harnessing Gene Drives for Malaria Control
Harnessing Gene Drives for Malaria Control: A research shows that genetically modified mosquitoes using gene drives can suppress malaria transmission in real-world conditions, offering a potential breakthrough in global malaria control.Despite interventions like bed nets and medicines, malaria continues to cause over 5 lakh deaths annually worldwide, compounded by growing drug and insecticide resistance.Malaria is […]
Aoleang Festival
Aoleang Festival: The Konyak community celebrated the Aoleang festival in Kohima (Nagaland), showcasing vibrant tribal culture and traditions.Aoleang (Aoleang Monyu) is the premier festival of the Konyak tribe, celebrated annually in the first week of April (1st–6th).It marks the end of the old year and the beginning of the New Year with the onset of […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th April 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th April 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
What is Fructose?
What is Fructose? A recent study presents fructose as a significant biological driver of conditions such as obesity, metabolic syndrome, and related chronic illnesses, challenging conventional understandings of dietary sugars. It is a member of a group of carbohydrates known as simple sugars, or monosaccharides. It is one of the three most common natural monosaccharides. […]
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary
Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary: The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Assam govt to respond to a petition alleging that the forest department floated an e-tender for felling trees in Amchang Wildlife Sanctuary without obtaining mandatory forest clearance from the central govt. It is located in the eastern fringe of Guwahati city in Assam. The sanctuary […]
