India’s Bank GNPAs Fall to Multi-Decade Low of 2.3%: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported that gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) in the banking sector declined to a multi-decade low of 2.3% in March 2025, down from 2.6% in September 2024. However, the central bank warned that GNPAs could rise to 2.6% by March […]
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Reliance Infra and Coastal Mechanics Launch Defence MRO Hub in Maharashtra
Reliance Infra and Coastal Mechanics Launch Defence MRO Hub in Maharashtra: Reliance Defence, a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, has partnered with U.S.-based defence contractor Coastal Mechanics Inc. (CMI) to establish a cutting-edge Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Maharashtra. The joint venture will focus on upgrading air and land defence platforms for the Indian […]
SBI to Solarize 4 Million Indian Homes by 2027
SBI to Solarize 4 Million Indian Homes by 2027: The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced its ambitious goal of solarizing 4 million homes by the financial year 2026–27. This initiative is part of SBI’s broader sustainability vision aligned with India’s Net Zero 2070 commitments. The announcement came as SBI celebrated its 70th anniversary, […]
India’s GST Collections Hit Record ₹22.08 Lakh Crore in FY25
India’s GST Collections Hit Record ₹22.08 Lakh Crore in FY25: India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, implemented in 2017, has shown remarkable growth in revenue collections. In a landmark achievement, gross GST collections reached a record high of ₹22.08 lakh crore in the financial year 2024–25 (FY25), doubling from ₹11.37 lakh crore in FY21. […]
India’s first-ever wooden Gurdwara
India’s first-ever wooden Gurdwara: India’s first-ever wooden Gurdwara, Sri Nanak Niwas, has been built in Fazilka, Punjab, inside the police lines. Constructed entirely from imported Finnish Deodhar wood, the shrine stands as a unique architectural marvel and spiritual sanctuary, attracting devotees from across the country and beyond. This one-of-a-kind Gurdwara was the vision of SSP […]
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students: The CBSE recently announced the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025-26, inviting applications from eligible students via the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in. “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College […]
Myogenesis : Study
Myogenesis : Study Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla recently launched groundbreaking Myogenesis experiments on the ISS, marking India’s advancements in space research. Myogenesis is the process by which muscle fibers are formed. It is a complex and highly regulated process that is crucial for the development and maintenance of skeletal muscle tissue. The significance of myogenesis […]
Begonia nyishiorum
Begonia nyishiorum: New flowering plant species discovered in Arunachal’s East Kameng; named after state’s largest tribe Begonia nyishiorum is a new species of flowering plant. It is endemic to the East Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh. It grows in moist, shaded mountain slopes between 1,500 and 3,000 metres above sea level. It is instantly recognisable […]
Botrytis Fungi
Botrytis Fungi: Researchers from Sichuan University and the University of British Columbia have found that botrytis fungi (Botrytis cinerea) cannot be cloned. Botrytis Fung is a widespread necrotrophic fungal pathogen. Botrytis cinerea needs to obtain nutrients before it can penetrate a plant. Dead or damaged plant tissue, such as old flower petals, can provide nutrients […]
GoIStats App
GoIStats App: The National Sample Survey Office (NSO), under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), launched the GoIStats mobile application on Statistics Day 2025. The GoIStats mobile application represents NSO’s vision of creating an all-encompassing data ecosystem where every stakeholder can seamlessly access official data on the go. It has an interactive “Key […]
