Navratna Status: The Central Government has granted Navratna status to IRCTC and IRFC, making them the 25th and 26th Navratna CPSEs in India.Navratna is a prestigious classification for Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) demonstrating exceptional financial and operational performance. It grants greater investment autonomy and decision-making flexibility.
Category: Current Affairs
Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals
Steve Smith Announces Retirement from One-Day Internationals: Australian cricketing great Steve Smith has announced his retirement from One-Day Internationals (ODIs), bringing an end to a remarkable career in the 50-over format. Known for his unorthodox yet highly effective batting style, Smith played a pivotal role in Australia’s ODI success, contributing significantly with the bat and […]
India’s Leadership in Green Hydrogen
India’s Leadership in Green Hydrogen: Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy, Shri Pralhad Joshi, emphasized India’s commitment to becoming a global leader in green hydrogen production and utilization. Speaking at the launch of India’s first fleet of hydrogen-powered truck trials in New Delhi, he highlighted the transformative role of the National Green Hydrogen Mission […]
Bollgard-3
Bollgard-3: There has been an increasing demand for Bollgard-3 in Punjab, ahead of the cotton sowing season. It is a pest-resistant genetically-modified (GM) cotton variety. It was developed by Monsanto more than a decade ago, and shows remarkable resistance to pests. It contains three Bt proteins Cry1Ac, Cry2Ab and Vip3A that cause insect death by […]
Dragon Copilot : New Voice-Activated AI Assistant
Dragon Copilot: New Voice-Activated AI Assistant The Microsoft has introduced a new voice-activated AI assistant called Dragon Copilot. Dragon Copilot is the new healthcare AI tool which is being offered as part of Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare. It is designed to help doctors and healthcare professionals transcribe clinical notes and draft paperwork as well as […]
Seagrass
Seagrass: According to recent study, seagrass has been declining at a rate of 1-2 per cent per year for the past century and nearly 5 per cent of species are now endangered. It is a flowering plantthat grows submerged in shallow marine waters like bays and lagoons. It is so-named because most species have long […]
Ruellia elegans
Ruellia elegans : A new study has flagged the threat to native biodiversity from a botanical Brazilian beauty Ruellia elegans. R. elegans derives its name from its pleasing appearance or elegance. It is native to Brazil and predominantly thrives in wet tropical biome. It is commonly known as the Brazilian petunia, Christmas pride, elegant Ruellia, […]
World Food Programme
World Food Programme: The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) is closing its southern Africa office in the wake of the Trump administration’s aid cuts. It is a United Nations agency that deals with hunger eradication and promotes food security in the world. It is operating in more than 120 countries, which provides food assistance during […]
Taurus KEPD-350
Taurus KEPD-350: Sweden has taken a key step in strengthening its air force’s long-range strike capabilities by selecting the Taurus KEPD-350 air-launched cruise missile for integration with its Gripen fighter jets. It is a modular, air-launched, long-range, precision-guided cruise missile. It is designed and produced by Taurus Systems GmbH, a joint venture between Germany’s MBDA […]
Gond Tribes
Gond Tribes: The Gujarat High Court recently sought a response from a power distribution company, the Ahmedabad district collector, and a residential society after 95 families of the Rajgond tribe sought HC directions for electricity connections to their households. The Gond or Gondi (Gōndi) or Koitur are a Dravidian ethno-linguistic group. They are one of […]
