Euglena : New Study In India, Euglena and its relatives are now widespread indicators of deteriorating water quality. Euglena is a unicellular, flagellated microorganism belonging to the group Euglenophyta. These are commonly found in stagnant or slow-moving freshwater ponds, ditches, and urban lakes. These protists are highly adaptable, capable of both photosynthesis (like plants) and […]
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Dal Lake : Hosted The First-Ever Races
Dal Lake : Hosted The First-Ever Races The iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar hosted the first-ever races under rowing, kayaking, and canoeing categories under the Khelo India Water Sports Festival. Dal Lake is a mid-altitude urban lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. It is integral to […]
Charge-Coupled Device
Charge-Coupled Device: A charge-coupled device (CCD) is a remarkable electronic component whose invention marked a significant milestone in technology and influenced many fields. It was a pioneering technology that converted light into electrical signals using an array of capacitors that transferred electric charges in a sequence. A CCD consists of an integrated circuit made up […]
Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025
Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025: The Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated at Laipuli, in Tinsukia district of Assam. Exercise Samanvay Shakti is initiated by Indian Army collaboration with state officials of Assam & Manipur to foster efficient cooperation, cohesion and mutual understanding. It is a military-civil Integration exercise aimed at fostering synergy between security forces, […]
Key Highlights of the CAG Review
Key Highlights of the CAG Review: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) presented its 2023-24 annual review of the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Act, 2003, in Parliament. The review shows that India is moving steadily towards long-term macroeconomic stability. Key Highlights of the CAG Review of the FRBM Act for FY 2023-24: Central […]
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its discussion paper (August 2025) on reviewing the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its discussion paper (August 2025) on reviewing the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its discussion paper (August 2025) on reviewing the flexible inflation targeting (FIT) framework. With the current 4% CPI target within a 2–6% tolerance band expiring in March 2026, the […]
Kerala Declared India’s First Fully Digitally Literate State
Kerala Declared India’s First Fully Digitally Literate State: Kerala Chief Minister declared Kerala as the first fully digitally literate State in India, marking the completion of Phase I of the Digi Kerala project. The initiative sought to bridge the digital divide by training individuals in basic digital skills across all local bodies.Surveys covered 1.5 crore […]
Fortified Rice Scheme Extended till 2028
Fortified Rice Scheme Extended till 2028: The Union Cabinet has approved the continuation of universal supply of fortified rice under all government schemes till December 2028 with 100% central funding of ₹17,082 crore. A nutrition intervention programme to supply rice fortified with Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12 through government food safety nets. Aims to […]
SEBI Moots ‘Regulated Venue’ for Pre-Listing Companies
SEBI Moots ‘Regulated Venue’ for Pre-Listing Companies: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed creating a “regulated venue” for trading shares of pre-listing companies.A formalised platform under SEBI oversight where unlisted companies’ shares can be traded before their Initial Public Offering (IPO). Will function as a transparent alternative to the unregulated grey […]
Penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido
Penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a penalty of ₹10 lakh on Rapido for misleading advertisements promising “Auto in 5 min or get ₹50”. It also directed Rapido to compensate affected consumers and discontinue deceptive claims. A statutory regulatory body established under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. […]
