Production Linked Incentive Scheme 1.1: The union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries launched the second round of PLI scheme for Specialty Steel, termed as PLI Scheme 1.1. It will be implemented during the production period of FY 2025-26 to FY 2029-30. It covers five (5) product categories in line with the existing PLI Scheme, […]
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BHARATPOL Portal
BHARATPOL Portal: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation will launch BHARATPOL portal in New Delhi on 07th January, 2025 in Bharat Mandapam. It will streamline the processing of all requests for international assistance through INTERPOL, including the issuance of Red Notices and other colour-coded INTERPOL notices. It will become a transformative tool for field-level […]
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT)
Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT): The Supreme Court recently suggested constituting Benches of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) in Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh to deal with the growing pendency in defence-related cases from these two areas. AFT is a military tribunal in India established under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007. It is functioning […]
Vembanad Lake
Vembanad Lake: Climate change and pollution from slaughterhouses and shrimp peeling sheds are choking the ecosystem of Vembanad Lake, which is rapidly shrinking in acreage. Vembanad Lake is the longest lake in India and the largest lake of Kerala. It is spread across an area of 2,033 sq.km., across Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Ernakulam districts. It […]
World Gold Council : In News
World Gold Council : In News Central banks around the world collectively, in November 2024, added 53 tonnes of gold to their reserves, of which the Reserve Bank of India’s addition was 8 tonnes, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report recently. World Gold Council (WGC) is a non-profit association of the world’s […]
Artesian Well in India
Artesian Well in India: Large amounts of water began gushing out from underground in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan that is attributed to the Artesian Well in India.Experts rejected the idea of the water being linked to the ancient Saraswati river, suggesting water may be millions of years old, with origins from Tethys sea (pre-Vedic times).An artesian well […]
SBI Reports Decline in Poverty in India
SBI Reports Decline in Poverty in India: A recent research report by the State Bank of India (SBI) highlights a remarkable decline in poverty rates across rural and urban India.The report attributes this decline to targeted government interventions, enhanced rural infrastructure, and improved consumption patterns among lower-income groups.Rural Poverty: Reduced to 4.86% in FY24 from […]
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research
Department of Scientific and Industrial Research: The Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) celebrated its 40th Foundation Day on 4th January 2025, marking four decades of contributions to India’s scientific and industrial development.DSIR was established on 4th January 1985, under the Ministry of Science and Technology through a Presidential Notification under the 164th Amendment […]
Punjab De-Addiction Registry
Punjab De-Addiction Registry: Punjab’s Drug Control Policy focuses on prevention, de-addiction, and rehabilitation, with a central registry to monitor treatments and prevent medication misuse.A digital registry leveraging Aadhaar-based biometric authentication to uniquely identify patients undergoing treatment for substance abuse.
Indus Valley Script
Indus Valley Script: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister offer of a $1 million prize for anyone who deciphers the Indus Valley script serves a purpose beyond solving the lingering mystery regarding the 5,000-year-old civilization.The writing system of the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 2600-1900 BCE), featuring undeciphered symbols with no confirmed linguistic association.
