Molybdenum Disulfide: Scientists recently developed an electronic system using molybdenum disulphide only a few atoms thick; high-energy particles pass through it without causing damage. Molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) is an inorganic compound made up of sulfur and molybdenum. It exists in nature in the mineral molybdenite. In its bulk form, it appears as a dark, shiny […]
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‘CHAKRA’ – Centre of Excellence
‘CHAKRA’ – Centre of Excellence: State Bank of India (SBI) recently announced the launch of ‘CHAKRA’ – Centre of Excellence (CoE) for financing sunrise sectors that are critical to India’s economic development. It was launched by the State Bank of India (SBI) aimed at financing sunrise sectors critical to India’s economic transformation. The Centre will […]
Indian Coast Guard
Indian Coast Guard: Prime Minister of India recently extended greetings to the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) on its 50th Raising Day. It is a maritime armed force operating under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India. t is a multi-mission organization, conducting round-the-year real-life operations at sea. It was envisioned to address emerging maritime challenges […]
Arab League
Arab League: The External affairs minister met the foreign ministers of five Arab League member states and held discussions on ways to develop ties with West Asia and the situation in the region. The Arab League, or League of Arab States, is a voluntary association of countries whose peoples are mainly Arabic-speaking or where Arabic […]
PM-POSHAN Scheme : In News
PM-POSHAN Scheme : In News A total of 22 states and Union Territories that responded to the Education Ministry’s call for suggestions on the PM-POSHAN scheme have asked centre to hike the honorarium for PM-POSHAN scheme cooks and helpers. It was formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. It is […]
Grain ATM : Installation Of The First Set
Grain ATM: Installation Of The First Set The Bihar state government approved the installation of the first set of three grain ATM machines in Patna as a pilot project. A grain ATM or Annapurti (meaning “provider of grain”) is an automated machine that dispenses food grains (wheat and/or rice). The World Food Programme (WFP) developed […]
New Ramsar Sites
New Ramsar Sites: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change has announced the addition of two new wetlands to India’s Ramsar network, ahead of World Wetlands Day. Patna Bird Sanctuary: It is located in Uttar Pradesh. It consists of freshwater marshes, woodlands and grasslands, and is surrounded by agricultural landscapes. Together, these different […]
United Nations Commission for Social Development
United Nations Commission for Social Development: The Minister of State for Women and Child development to lead the Indian delegation at the 64th Session of the United Nations Commission for Social Development (CSocD). It is a functional commission of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It was formerly known as the Social Commission. It […]
Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right
Right to Menstrual Health as a Fundamental Right: The Supreme Court of India, in a landmark verdict Dr. Jaya Thakur vs Government Of India, declared the right to menstrual health a fundamental right under Article 21, ordering all schools to provide free sanitary pads and gender-segregated toilets.The Supreme Court has expanded the scope of the […]
Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026
Supreme Court Stays UGC Equity Regulations 2026: The Supreme Court of India, stayed the implementation of the UGC (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2026.The court directed that the previous 2012 guidelines remain in force while expressing concerns that the new rules were vague and capable of dividing society.The controversy stems from the […]
