RBI’s Sarthi and Pravaah Initiatives: The Reserve Bank of India was recently selected for the UK’s Digital Transformation Award 2025 for its tech innovations Sarthi and Pravaah systems. The Sarthi system, named after the Hindi word for ‘charioteer’, was launched in January 2023 to digitise all of RBI’s internal workflows. It enables employees to securely […]
Pi Day
Pi Day: 10-year-old Alberto Davila Aragon from Bristol, UK set a new world record by recalling 280 decimal places of Pi in one minute on Pi Day. Pi Day, or International Day of Mathematics, celebrated on March 14 every year, honours the mathematical constant Pi, recognising its significance in mathematics. Pi Day is celebrated by […]
Bar Council of India
Bar Council of India: The Bar Council of India (BCI) recently issued a strict warning against ‘unethical’ legal advertising and misleading social media promotions leading to professional misconduct by advocates. It is a statutory body created by Parliament to regulate and represent the Indian bar. It was established under the Advocates Act, 1961, based on […]
Caracal : Spotted
Caracal : Spotted A rare caracal has been recently spotted in Rajasthan’s Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, sending waves of excitement among wildlife enthusiasts. It is a medium-sized nocturnal wildcat. In India, it is called siya gosh, a Persian name that translates as ‘black Ear’. Scientific Name: Caracal caracal Caracals live on rocky hills or grasslands […]
Electoral Reforms in India
Electoral Reforms in India: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited political parties to discuss strengthening elections amid allegations of electoral roll manipulation and duplicate Electors Photo Identity Card (EPIC) numbers. Legal Provisions Governing Elections: Article 324: Grants the ECI the authority to supervise, direct, and control the preparation of electoral rolls and the […]
Water Circularity : Study
Water Circularity : Study A study, “Waste to Worth: Managing India’s Urban Water Crisis Through Wastewater Reuse,” published by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), highlights the need for water circularity by reusing treated wastewater as a solution to both water scarcity and environmental degradation. Water circularity is the practice of recycling, reusing, and […]
4th Conference of Global Intelligence & Security Chiefs
4th Conference of Global Intelligence & Security Chiefs: The National Security Advisor (NSA) of India hosted the 4th Conference of Global Intelligence and Security Chiefs which was organized by India’s external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), along with the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). The event witnessed the participation of intelligence officials […]
ADR Report on Criminalization of Politics
ADR Report on Criminalization of Politics: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) released its 2025 analysis of 4,092 MLAs from 28 states and 3 Union Territories, revealing alarming levels of criminalization in Indian politics. Highlights: India Data:45% (1,861 MLAs) have declared criminal cases, indicating widespread criminalization in Indian politics. 29% (1,205 MLAs) face serious criminal […]
India has become the 4th country to demonstrate space docking
India has become the 4th country to demonstrate space docking: India has become the 4th country—after the US, Russia, and China—to demonstrate space docking and undocking capabilities.ISRO autonomously undocked two satellites i.e., SDX01 (the Chaser) and SDX02 (the Target) in space, reinforcing India’s ability to conduct complex orbital maneuvers essential for future space missions.Space Docking […]
Chhareda Panchayat Water Conservation Model
Chhareda Panchayat Water Conservation Model: Rajasthan’s Chhareda panchayat in Dausa district has become a model for water conservation, where farm ponds have boosted agricultural output and farmer income.IIT-Kharagpur alumnus Vipra Goyal’s initiative has led to the construction of 250 farm ponds, helping mitigate groundwater depletion and water scarcity.Rajasthan’s Chhareda panchayat water conservation model focuses on […]
