RBS-15 Missile: Swedish aerospace and defence company, Saab, has showcased the capabilities of its RBS-15 missile to destroy the components of the Russian S-400 system. The RBS-15 (Robotsystem 15) is a fire-and-forget surface-to-surface and air-to-surface anti-ship missile with land attack capability. The missile was developed by the Swedish company Saab Bofors Dynamics. It can hit […]
Kawal Tiger Reserve
Kawal Tiger Reserve: Forest officials are gearing up to conduct the wildlife census at the Kawal Tiger Reserve. It is located in the state of Telangana. It is along the banks of river Godavari, forming part of the Deccan peninsula-central highlands. The reserve is nestled in the Sahyadri Mountain Ranges. The government of India declared […]
Jamma Bane Lands
Jamma Bane Lands: The Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old system of land records called Jamma Bane lands. The word Jamma means hereditary. The Jamma Bane tenure is a form of land holding prevalent in Kodagu district of Karnataka. It is distinctly different from other classes of land holdings […]
Vrindavani and Karan Fries Cattle breeds
Vrindavani and Karan Fries Cattle breeds: India has registered two high-yielding synthetic cattle breeds namely are Karan Fries and Vrindavani. Karan Fries is developed by the National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) in Karnal, Haryana. It is a cross between indigenous Tharparkar cows and Holstein-Friesian bulls. The synthetic Karan Fries cow breed combines high productivity with […]
Voyager 1
Voyager 1: Voyager 1 is expected to become the first human-made object to reach a distance of one light-day from Earth. It is a space probe launched by NASA in 1977. Objective is to explore the outer planets in our solar system. It is the first spacecraft to travel beyond the solar system and reach […]
Pufferfish : In News
Pufferfish : In News: Scientists have confirmed India’s first case of freshwater pufferfish poisoning. Pufferfish belong to the order Tetraodontiformes. They are locally known by names such as toadfish, patkafish, balloonfish and fugu. Pufferfish are omnivorous and benthic in habitat. It is primarily found in the Western Ghats and major basins such as the Ganga, […]
Convergence of MSME Schemes : NITI Aayog Report
Convergence of MSME Schemes : NITI Aayog Report NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Achieving Efficiencies in MSME Sector through Convergence of Schemes”, outlining a strategic roadmap to strengthen the effectiveness of government support for India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). It recommends a two-pronged approach for convergence of 18+ MSME schemes, comprising […]
Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme
Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme: Data from the Controller General of Accounts show severe underutilisation of funds under the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS), pointing to weaknesses in the scheme’s design, demand, and implementation barely a year after its launch. The PMIS, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, announced in the Union Budget 2024–25, aims to […]
The Global Risks Report 2026
The Global Risks Report 2026: The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2026 has ranked geoeconomic confrontation as the world’s top short-term risk, overtaking armed conflict, reflecting rising trade wars, sanctions, and weaponization of economic tools. The Global Risks Report 2026: The Global Risks Report 2026 is the 21st annual assessment published by the World […]
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture
India–Israel Joint Declaration on Fisheries and Aquaculture: India and Israel signed a Joint Ministerial Declaration of Intent to deepen cooperation in fisheries and aquaculture during the Global Summit on Blue Food Security 2026 in Eilat.A bilateral declaration between India and Israel to strengthen collaboration in fisheries and aquaculture through technology transfer, joint research, innovation, and […]
