SWOT Satellite: NASA has developed a new map of the ocean floor by using satellite data from SWOT Satellite. The Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) satellite was launched in 2022. It is a joint mission of NASA and CNES (French Space Agency). Satellite will collect detailed measurements of how water bodies on Earth change […]
SRY Gene Screening
SRY Gene Screening: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced a seismic policy change mandating SRY gene screening for all female athletes in international elite sports.This decision effectively bans transgender women and many DSD (Differences in Sex Development) athletes from female categories.SRY stands for ‘Sex-determining Region Y’. It is a specific segment of DNA usually found […]
Central Consumer Protection Authority
Central Consumer Protection Authority: The Central Consumer Protection Authority directed hotels and restaurants not to levy additional charges, such as LPG charges and fuel cost recovery, on consumers. Central Consumer Protection Authority was established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 replaced the 1986 Act. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Consumer Affairs, […]
RBI Payments Vision 2028
RBI Payments Vision 2028: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has released its ‘Payments Vision 2028’ document, titled Shaping India’s Payment Frontier.This strategic roadmap succeeds the 4Es (Everyone, Everywhere, Every time) vision of 2025, shifting the focus toward deepening consumer trust.It is a comprehensive policy framework and roadmap designed to guide the evolution of India’s […]
The Fuel Excise Duty Cut
The Fuel Excise Duty Cut: The Indian government has reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre to shield consumers and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) from rising global crude prices.An excise duty is an indirect tax levied by the Central Government on the manufacture or sale of specific goods within the country.In […]
Tunguska Air Defence Missile System
Tunguska Air Defence Missile System : The Ministry of Defence signed a Rs 445 crore contract with Russia’s JSC Rosoboronexport, to procure the Tunguska Air Defence Missile System for the Indian Army.The Tunguska (NATO reporting name: SA-19 Grison) is a Soviet-origin, tracked, self-propelled anti-aircraft weapon system. It is a unique hybrid platform that combines both […]
EV Charging Infrastructure
EV Charging Infrastructure: The Government informed Parliament about the status and expansion of EV charging infrastructure across India under schemes like FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE.EV Charging Infrastructure refers to a network of charging stations (EVPCS) that supply electricity to recharge electric vehicles.It includes public, private, and highway-based charging systems, with participation from both government and […]
Aghanashini River
Aghanashini River: The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) advised the Centre that Aghanashini–Vedavathi river linking project must comply with the norms set under World Heritage Conservation frameworks. It originates from Gadihalli (Sirsi) in the Western Ghats of Karnataka. Aghanashini meaning the “Remover of Sins” is one of the very few free-flowing rivers […]
GARBH-INi Initiative
GARBH-INi Initiative: The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology said that India’s largest pregnancy cohort study of 12,000 women under the GARBH-INi initiative is aimed at developing indigenous, AI-driven solutions to address preterm births. GARBH-INi Initiative promotes Maternal and Child Health and develops prediction tools for preterm birth. It is an […]
Colombia : Military Plane Crashed
Colombia : Military Plane Crashed A military plane carrying 125 people crashed shortly after takeoff in southwestern Colombia. Colombia is a country located in the northwestern part of South America. It is known as the “Gateway of South America”, strategically located in the northwest, connecting South America with Central and North America. It is bordered […]
