PM National Dialysis Programme: The Government of India has significantly expanded the reach of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and it is now operational across all 36 States and Union Territories, covering 751 districts. It was rolled out in 2016 to provide dialysis services free of cost to Below Poverty Line (BPL) beneficiaries […]
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Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority
Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority: The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) is in the final phase of testing its Integrated Portal, a unified digital platform designed to streamline claim processes and enhance accessibility for both investors and companies. The Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) was established in 2016 under the […]
Alpine musk deer
Alpine musk deer: A Central Zoo Authority report reveals a mix-up in identifying the Alpine musk deer for conservation breeding, mistakenly initiating programs for the Himalayan musk deer instead. The Alpine musk deer (Moschus chrysogaster) is a musk deer species found only in Asia. It is not a true deer, but rather its family is […]
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes erupted, spewing ash up to 18 km high and covering nearby villages with volcanic debris. Mount Lewotobi is located on the Indonesian island of Flores. It lies along the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” known for intense seismic activity. The volcano is […]
Right to Repair in India
Right to Repair in India: India accepted a proposal to introduce a Repairability Index for electronics. This marks a key step towards making the Right to Repair a consumer right. However, experts warn that India’s informal repair economy—rich in tacit, generational knowledge—is being neglected in digital and AI policy frameworks. Right to Repair’ refers to […]
Rising bird deaths near turbines
Rising bird deaths near turbines: India added 3.5 GW of wind power in early 2025, marking 82% annual growth, but a Wildlife Institute of India study raised concerns over rising bird deaths near turbines in Rajasthan’s Thar Desert, sparking debate on the ecological impact of renewables. Findings from the WII Study (Thar Desert): Conducted over […]
RBI Approves Merger of New India Co-operative Bank with Saraswat Bank
RBI Approves Merger of New India Co-operative Bank with Saraswat Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved the merger of New India Co-operative Bank with Saraswat Co-operative Bank, the largest urban co-operative bank in the country. The merger will officially take effect from August 4, 2025. Under the approved Scheme of Amalgamation, Saraswat […]
Operation Akhal
Operation Akhal: Operation Akhal, a joint anti-terror operation in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, entered its third day, with at least one terrorist killed amid continued firefight by Indian security forces. A high-intensity counter-terrorism operation launched in the Akhal Khulsan forest area of Kulgam, Jammu & Kashmir. Launched by: Jointly conducted by the Indian […]
Matri Van Initiative
Matri Van Initiative: The Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, along with the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs launched the ‘Matri Van’ initiative.It is an initiative under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Programme of Government of India.It is a theme based urban forest dedicated to nurturing generations through mother-nature-inspired green […]
Bio-fortified Potatoes
Bio-fortified Potatoes: India is taking a significant step in tackling micronutrient deficiencies and improving agricultural sustainability by introducing bio-fortified potatoes with enhanced iron content, developed by the International Potato Center (CIP) based in Peru. Bio-fortified potatoes are a new variety enriched with higher iron content aimed at addressing iron deficiency and hidden hunger. These are […]
