Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the establishment of the Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (Startup India FoF 2.0). It is launched under the Startup India initiative. It is designed to accelerate the next phase of India’s startup journey by mobilising long-term domestic […]
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Urban Challenge Fund
Urban Challenge Fund: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of India approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). It is a new centrally sponsored scheme of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The Fund aims to build resilient, productive, inclusive and climate-responsive cities, positioning those as key driver of the […]
Phoenicia
Phoenicia: Archaeologists excavating near ruins on the island of Sardinia discovered an Iron Age scarab amulet that originated from ancient Phoenicia. Phoenicia was an ancient region at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. It covered the land where the present day Lebanon is located. The Phoenicians lived on the seacoast and were skilled shipbuilders […]
Lead Bank Scheme
Lead Bank Scheme: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently issued the draft circular on the revised guidelines for the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS) for public comments. On the recommendations of the Nariman committee, the LBS was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India in 1969. Aim is Coordinating the activities of banks and other […]
Chennakeshava Temple
Chennakeshava Temple: The Prime Minister’s new office complex, Seva Teerth has been built in the Indian architectural tradition inspired by the features of the 12th-century Chennakeshava Temple. The Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as the Keshava, or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century temple in Karnataka. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord […]
Combined Maritime Forces
Combined Maritime Forces: The Indian Navy has assumed command of Combined Task Force (CTF) 154, a key multinational training task force under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF). It is a multinational maritime partnership that upholds the International Rules Based Order (IRBO) by countering illicit non-state actors on the high seas. It promotes security, stability and […]
Corruption Perception Index 2025
Corruption Perception Index 2025: The Transparency International released the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2025 that evaluated 182 countries based on perceived public sector corruption, using a scale from zero (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). The report provides a comprehensive assessment of global corruption trends, their underlying drivers, societal impacts, and actionable recommendations. The global […]
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha
Substantive Motion in Lok Sabha: A Member of Parliament (MP) has invoked a Substantive Motion in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), seeking disqualification from Parliament and a lifetime ban from contesting elections over alleged conduct against national interest. In parliamentary proceedings, a ‘motion’ is a formal proposal made by a […]
LHS 1903 System
LHS 1903 System: Astronomers utilizing the European Space Agency’s Cheops Space Telescope have discovered a unique four-planet system orbiting the red dwarf LHS 1903, featuring a planetary arrangement that challenges current planet formation theories. The system consists of four planets – two Super-Earths (rocky) and two mini-Neptunes (gaseous) orbiting a red dwarf star located 117 […]
Nitric Oxide Against Drug-Resistant Pneumonia
Nitric Oxide Against Drug-Resistant Pneumonia: A study has shown that high-dose inhaled nitric oxide (300 ppm) significantly reduced drug-resistant pneumonia, offering a possible new strategy against antimicrobial resistance.Drug-resistant pneumonia, particularly caused by Pseudomonas aeruginosa, is a serious complication in Intensive Care Units (ICUs), responsible for about one in five hospital pneumonias.It is an inflammatory condition […]
