Information Technology Resilience Index: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has introduced an Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) for market infrastructure institutions (MIIs). Information Technology Resilience Index is introduced to assess the functioning and resilience of information technology systems of market infrastructure institutions (MIIs), including stock exchanges, depositories and clearing corporations. It is […]
Doronicum sanctum
Doronicum sanctum: Researchers from the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (IHBT) have announced the discovery of a new plant species and named it as Doronicum sanctum. Doronicum sanctum was discovered in the high-altitude wilderness of Arunachal Pradesh. It is the new plant species belonging to the sunflower family. It is the first time a member […]
Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups Scheme
Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups Scheme: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), through MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) has launched Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups (GENESIS) Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Cohort 3. Gen-Next Support for Innovative Startups Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Startup Hub. It is designed […]
The Garbhini Mitra Course
The Garbhini Mitra Course: The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, has launched the “Garbhini Mitra” course for the 2026–2027 academic session. Garbhini Mitra is a structured, six-month offline healthcare skill-development training program. It blends traditional Ayurvedic maternal care principles with fundamental modern healthcare-support practices to develop non-clinical support personnel who provide lifestyle […]
The UN Mission in South Sudan
The UN Mission in South Sudan: India has strongly condemned a deadly ambush on peacekeepers deployed with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) near Pajut in Jonglei State, which resulted in the death of an Ethiopian Blue Helmet and injuries to several personnel. UNMISS is an ongoing multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping mission operating under […]
The Hawk Fire
The Hawk Fire: The Hawk Fire, a fast-spreading, human-caused wildfire burning across Peavine Peak northwest of Reno, prompted Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo to declare a State of Emergency in Washoe County. The Hawk Fire is a rapidly moving, wind-driven wildland-urban interface (WUI) fire in western Nevada. It is characterized by high rates of spread across […]
Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine Combination
Chlorpheniramine and Phenylephrine Combination: The Union Health Ministry has tightened rules for FDCs containing chlorpheniramine maleate and phenylephrine, requiring labels to warn against their use in children below four years.It is an over-the-counter and prescription Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) commonly formulated as oral drops, syrups, and tablets for symptomatic relief of common cold, allergic rhinitis, and […]
India’s First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
India’s First Non-GMO High-Expansion Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh.It is an indigenously developed hybrid maize seed specifically designed for producing high-expansion popcorn, launched in association with Gourmet Popcornica. It is non-GMO, meaning its desired characteristics have […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 25th Aug 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 25th Aug 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Periyar Cow
Periyar Cow: The ICAR National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources registered Periyar Cow as an indigenous cattle breed. Periyar Cow is also locally known as ‘Periyar Kullan’ (Periyar dwarf), is only the second native cattle breed from Keralam to receive national recognition. First was Vechur cow, which was recognised in 1996. It is locally known […]
