Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative : Spain Joined India has welcomed Spain joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI). Indo Pacific Oceans Initiative was launched by India at the ASEAN-led East Asia Summit (EAS) in Bangkok. Objective is to promote cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific and the rules-based regional order. It is a non-treaty-based voluntary arrangement. […]
Category: Current Affairs
Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri : Two Rare Ant-Fly Species
Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri : Two Rare Ant-Fly Species Researchers recently discovered two rare ant-fly species in India, Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri.They are two new species of ant flies. These insects belong to the Microdontinae subfamily of hoverflies.Metadon ghorpadei was discovered in Delhi’s Northern Ridge Forest.Metadon reemeri was found in the Siruvani Hills […]
Household Stability
Household Stability: As the Union Budget 2026 approaches, India’s macroeconomic indicators present a picture of aggregate stability and relative strength amidst global uncertainty.A deeper analysis of the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Financial Stability Report ( 2025) and Annual Report 2024–25 reveals a concerning structural shift that households are saving less, borrowing more, and increasingly […]
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology
Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) Technology: The global space sector is shifting from government-led exploration to private-driven commercial activity, with Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) technology emerging as a key disruptor.As the market is projected to exceed USD 1 trillion by 2030, reusability has reduced launch costs by 5–20 times, enabling more sustainable and frequent access to […]
Asiatic Wild Dog
Asiatic Wild Dog: A rare Asiatic Wild Dog ‘Dhole’, has been seen for the first time in Ratapani Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh recently. The Asiatic wild dog, also called Dhole, is a wild Asian carnivore of the dog family (Canidae). Scientific Name: Cuon alpinus Other Names: Indian wild dog, whistling dog, red wolf, red […]
Anna Chakra : In News
Anna Chakra : In News The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) has achieved a remarkable milestone by being named as finalist for the 2026 Franz Edelman Award for its Anna Chakra initiative. It is a supply chain optimization tool under the Public Distribution System (PDS). It is an operations research–based decision support system […]
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot
ASC Arjun : Humanoid Robot The Indian Railways has introduced a humanoid robot named “ASC ARJUN” at Visakhapatnam Railway Station. It is a humanoid robot introduced by the Indian Railways. The robot will operate alongside Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel to assist in station operations, particularly during periods of heavy passenger movement. It is designed […]
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA), in the Institutional Category, and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke, in the individual Category, have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar is an annual award instituted to recognize and honour the […]
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme : Completed 11 Years
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme : Completed 11 Years The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign completed 11 years. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative, meaning “Save the Girl Child, Educate the Girl Child,” It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India launched in 2015. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and is component […]
Liberalised Remittances Scheme
Liberalised Remittances Scheme: Analysis of data on the outward remittances under the RBI’s Liberalised Remittances Scheme (LRS) shows that the amount of money sent or spent abroad by Indians fell to a two-year low of $1.94 billion in November 2025, pulled down in large part by a sharp dip in the amount spent on foreign […]
