Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana : Update The Union Ministry of Agriculture has proposed to merge three separate ongoing schemes with its flagship Pradhan Mantri-Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) operating under Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. It is aimed at accelerating agricultural growth and improving farmers’ income. Objectives […]
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Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary: Flamingo Festival attracted many families to Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary near Sullurpeta in Andhra Pradesh Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated just near the Pulicat Lake, which is the second-largest salt lake in all of India. It is an important breeding site for spot-billed pelicans. […]
International Renewable Energy Agency : 16th Assembly
International Renewable Energy Agency : 16th Assembly The Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy delivered India’s national statement at the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. International Renewable Energy Agency is an intergovernmental organisation that was founded in 2009 to support countries in their transition […]
Charophytes
Charophytes: Research conducted at 27 test lakes in northeastern Germany revealed that the abundance of charophytes increased. Charophytes are a type of green algae. Fossils of Charophytes have been found going back to the Silurian Period (443 million years ago). This was the period when plants moved from water to land—and Charophytes are considered the […]
Catastrophe Bonds
Catastrophe Bonds: Facing recurrent climate-induced disasters, Kerala has urged the Union government to introduce catastrophe (CAT) bonds as a financial safety net against disaster-related losses during pre-Budget consultations for Union Budget 2026–27. Kerala’s repeated disasters strain public finances, highlighting the need for climate-resilient financing tools like CAT bonds, recognised in its Risk-Informed Master Plan (2022), […]
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan
Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: The Union government recently marked one year of the Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Abhiyan (BVMB) by launching a nationwide 100-day awareness campaign, reaffirming India’s commitment to the United Nations target of ending child marriage by 2030. BVMB was launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, to […]
Magnetic Nanorobots
Magnetic Nanorobots: Magnetic nanorobots are microscopic, externally powered machines made from or coated with magnetic materials like iron oxide. Guided by magnetic fields from outside the body, they can be precisely steered to navigate blood vessels or tissues without an onboard power source.They mimic the corkscrew motion of bacteria, using a tiny, helix-shaped tail that […]
National Youth Day 2026
National Youth Day 2026: National Youth Day is observed annually on 12th January, commemorating the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, whose ideals of character, courage, service, and nation-building continue to guide India’s youth-centric policies.With over 65% of India’s population below 35 years, youth empowerment is central to the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.Swami Vivekananda, born […]
Petrodollar System
Petrodollar System: The US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has renewed attention on the declining influence of the petrodollar amid changing global oil trade dynamics.Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves (~300 billion barrels, ~17% of global stock) but produces only about 1 million barrels per day, leaving vast untapped potential.The Trump administration […]
OrbitAid’s AyulSAT
OrbitAid’s AyulSAT: India is set to demonstrate in-orbit satellite refuelling for the first time as Chennai-based OrbitAid’s AyulSAT is launched onboard ISRO’s PSLV-C62.AyulSAT is a 25-kg dedicated tanker-satellite and target spacecraft designed to demonstrate fuel transfer, power transfer and data transfer in orbit using a standardized docking and refuelling interface.Developed by OrbitAid Aerospace, a Chennai-based […]
