Antivenom : Report A terrible number, estimated 58000 snakebite cases renders India the ‘snakebite capital’ of the world and in this regard antivenoms plays a crucial role. Antivenoms are life-saving medicines used to treat snakebites. They work by specifically binding to the venom toxins to render them ineffective, allowing the body’s natural defence systems to […]
Ratnagiri Buddhist Site : Discovered Buddhist Remains
Ratnagiri Buddhist Site : Discovered Buddhist Remains Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered significant Buddhist remains during renewed excavations at the historic Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district adding another chapter to its 1,200-year-old legacy. Ratnagiri Site is located 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The site stands on a hill between Birupa and Brahmani […]
Scramjet Engine : DRDO
Scramjet Engine : DRDO The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully carried out a cutting-edge Active Cooled Scramjet Combustor ground test for 120 seconds for the first time. It is an upgraded version of the Ramjet and generates thrust through supersonic air flow and combustion. It moves at hypersonic speed and performs best […]
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority : In News
Airport Economic Regulatory Authority : In News Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recently directed the Airport Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) to give a detailed reply in writing on the criteria used to calculate User Development Fee (UDF) charged by airport operators, the total revenue earned and and how it is utilised among other things. AERA […]
Chinar Tree : Have Been Geo-Tagged
Chinar Tree : Have Been Geo-Tagged The iconic Chinar trees in Kashmir have been geo-tagged and equipped with QR-code for digital protection of the Valley’s heritage tree. Under the geo-tagging process, QR codes are attached to each surveyed tree, recording information about 25 characteristics, including its geographical location, health, age and growing patterns, enabling conservationists […]
Centre Hikes MSP on Jute
Centre Hikes MSP on Jute: The Centre has made a significant decision to increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for raw jute by Rs 315, setting it at Rs 5,650 per quintal for the 2025-26 marketing season. This move, approved by the Union Cabinet, aims to provide farmers with a return of 66.8 per cent […]
Mizoram has become the first Northeast state to distribute property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme
Mizoram has become the first Northeast state to distribute property cards under the SVAMITVA scheme: Mizoram has become the first state in Northeast India to distribute property cards under the Survey of Villages Abadi and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas (SVAMITVA) scheme. On January 18, 2025, Governor Gen (Dr) VK Singh virtually participated […]
RBI’s Strategic Liquidity Infusion to Stabilize Money Markets
RBI’s Strategic Liquidity Infusion to Stabilize Money Markets: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has conducted a series of Variable Rate Repo (VRR) auctions, infusing a substantial ₹76,000 crore into the financial ecosystem. This initiative aims to alleviate the liquidity deficit and stabilize short-term interest rates, particularly the call money rates, which had been trading […]
RBI Tightens Guidelines for ARCs in Borrower Settlements
RBI Tightens Guidelines for ARCs in Borrower Settlements: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced stricter guidelines for Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) to enhance transparency and accountability in borrower settlements. These revisions aim to standardize procedures and align them with practices of banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).ARCs are now mandated to establish board-approved […]
India to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025
India to Host FIDE Chess World Cup 2025: India is set to host the prestigious FIDE Chess World Cup 2025, marking a significant milestone for the country as it takes on the role of the host for its first major international chess tournament since the 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad. This announcement is poised to further […]
