Parag Jain Appointed as New RAW Chief: Senior IPS Officer Parag Jain has been appointed as the new Chief of the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), India’s premier external intelligence agency. Jain, who is credited with a critical role in Operation Sindoor—India’s swift and covert response to the Pahalgam terror attack—will assume office following the […]
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Sonowal Unveils Sagarmala Finance Corporation to Boost Maritime Financing
Sonowal Unveils Sagarmala Finance Corporation to Boost Maritime Financing: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the country’s first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) dedicated to maritime development – the Sagarmala Finance Corporation Limited (SMFCL). The launch marks a significant step in bridging critical financial gaps in the sector and aligns with India’s Maritime Amrit Kaal Vision 2047, […]
JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Operations
JioBlackRock Broking Gets SEBI Nod to Launch Brokerage Operations: JioBlackRock Broking Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of JioBlackRock Investment Advisers Pvt. Ltd., has received regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) to begin operations as a brokerage firm. The entity is part of a 50:50 joint venture between Jio Financial Services Ltd. […]
Passport Seva Portal
Passport Seva Portal: The Passport Seva Portal experienced widespread server issues recently, disrupting operations at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) across India. Passport Seva Portal established by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in partnership with Tata Consultancy Services, the Passport Seva portal is an excellent example of a Public-Private Partnership. It simplifies the passport application […]
Tawi River : Nine men were rescued
Tawi River : Nine men were rescued Nine men were rescued recently in a joint operation by police and SDRF teams after they were trapped in the Tawi river following a sudden rise in the water level due to rains. Tawi River is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River and an important river […]
Chemotherapy : Recent Study
Chemotherapy : Recent Study A landmark study published recently has reported that about a fifth of chemotherapy drugs tested failed quality tests; 16 of the 17 implicated manufacturers are India-based. Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells. There are many different types of chemo. They don’t all work exactly the same […]
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary: The Union Government recently issued the final notification declaring the Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary, marking the culmination of a decade-long movement to protect the ecologically rich region in arid north Karnataka. Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Gadag district of Karnataka. It spans over 244.15 sq.km. […]
Black Mass Recovery Technology
Black Mass Recovery Technology: The Technology Development Board (TDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, has extended financial support for commercialisation of Indigenous Battery Recycling Technology. Black Mass Recovery Technology is designed to extract battery-grade lithium, cobalt, nickel and manganese from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. Its dual-mode (wet and dry) black mass recovery […]
Leptospirosis
Leptospirosis: Five persons have infected to leptospirosis in Ernakulam, Kerala over the past three weeks. Leptospirosis is a potentially fatal zoonotic bacterial disease. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Leptospira interrogans, or Leptospira. The disease causing bacteria is found in the urine of animals such as rats, cattle, and dogs. The bacteria can […]
Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool Alliance
Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool Alliance: The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) Alliance announced that its 2024 investment in biodiversity data reached a record level of $2.5 million an increase from $1.2 million in 2023. Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool Alliance was founded in 2008 as collaboration between four of the world’s largest and most influential conservation […]
