Skill Development Under Vibrant Villages Programme: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship convened a capacity-building workshop under the Vibrant Villages Programme(VVP) to accelerate skill-led development in border regions. MSDE is enabling demand-driven, locally relevant skilling initiatives to enhance livelihood opportunities, integrating skill development with regional economic needs. The initiative promotes peer learning, innovation, and […]
Tuti Island Sudan
Tuti Island Sudan: Tuti Island, historically known as a tranquil agricultural haven in Sudan, has become a focal point in the ongoing civil war between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Tuti Island is a crescent-shaped landmass of about 8 sq. km located at the confluence of the White […]
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026
Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming (PROG) Rules, 2026, which will come into effect on 1st May 2026. Drafted under the ambit of the landmark PROG (Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming) Act, 2025, this operational […]
Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme
Technology Development and Investment Promotion Scheme: The Union Communications Minister has released revised guidelines for the Technology Development and Investment Promotion (TDIP) Scheme to strengthen country’s global telecom presence. It is aimed at strengthening India’s participation in global telecom standardization and accelerating the development of indigenous telecom technologies Financial Outlay and Duration: ₹203 crore for […]
Prime Minister Internship Scheme
Prime Minister Internship Scheme: The government has expanded eligibility criteria of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme to include final-year graduate and post-graduate students. It is a Government of India initiative aimed at providing internship opportunities to youth in top companies of India. These internships span 24 sectors, including oil, gas, energy, travel, hospitality, automotive, banking, […]
Curiosity Rover
Curiosity Rover: The Curiosity rover, part of NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory mission, has found a mix of organic molecules on Mars. It is a U.S. robotic vehicle designed to explore the surface of Mars. It was launched aboard an Atlas V rocket in 2011. It has been moving around the Gale crater and Mount Sharp […]
Haemophilia : Study
Haemophilia : Study The World Health Organization has advanced a resolution aimed at improving equity in care for people living with haemophilia. It is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly. It is due to low or absent levels of clotting factors, mainly factor VIII in haemophilia A and […]
Atal Pension Yojana : Achivement
Atal Pension Yojana : Achivement The Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing total gross enrollments of nine crore subscribers. It is a flagship social security scheme of the Government of India. It was launched in 2015, with the vision of establishing a universal social security system for all Indians. It […]
Limnonectes motijheel
Limnonectes motijheel: Indian scientists recently discovered a rare, fanged mud-nesting frog, Limnonectes Motijheel, in Namdapha Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh. Limnonectes motijheel is a new species of frog. It was discovered from Namdapha Tiger Reserve in Arunachal Pradesh. It is named after Motijheel Lake, known for its rich amphibian diversity. It belongs to a group commonly […]
INS Nireekshak
INS Nireekshak: INS Nireekshak recently arrived in Colombo to participate in the fourth edition of the India–Sri Lanka Diving Exercise (DIVEX 2026). It is a Dive Support and Submarine Rescue Vessel of the Indian Navy. Built by Mazgaon Shipbuilders in 1985, the ship has been in service with the Navy since 1989 and was commissioned […]
