Genome: Researchers recently sequenced the first whole ancient Egyptian genome from an individual who lived 4,500 to 4,800 years ago — the oldest DNA sample from Egypt to date. A genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic information. A genome includes all of the hereditary instructions for creating and maintaining life, as well as […]
Category: Current Affairs
Kariyachalli Island
Kariyachalli Island: The Tamil Nadu government has started an initiative to save the sinking Kariyachalli island. Kariyachalli Island is located in the Gulf Of Mannar region which is one of India’s most ecologically sensitive marine zones. Kariyachalli is one of the 21 islands in the Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park region, located on the […]
Terbium
Terbium: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early — using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium. Terbium is a rare-earth metal of the lanthanide series of the periodic table. It occurs in many rare-earth minerals but is […]
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator
Financial Fraud Risk Indicator: The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) directed all Scheduled Commercial Banks, Small Finance Banks, Payments Banks, and Co-operative Banks to integrate the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) developed by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) into their systems. Financial Fraud Risk Indicator was launched by the Department of Telecommunications Digital Intelligence Unit […]
C-FLOOD Platform
C-FLOOD Platform: The Union Minister of Jal Shakti inaugurated the C-FLOOD platform. C-FLOOD Platform is a Unified Inundation Forecasting System. It is collaboratively developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune and Central Water Commission (CWC), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal […]
National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025
National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025: The Union Cabinet has approved the National Sports Policy (NSP) 2025 (Khelo Bharat Niti 2025), replacing the National Sports Policy, 2001. It outlines a roadmap to make India a global sporting powerhouse with a focus on the 2036 Olympics. Key Pillars of the National Sports Policy 2025: Excellence on the […]
Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development
Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development: The National Institute of Public Cooperation and Child Development (NIPCCD) has been renamed as the Savitribai Phule National Institute of Women and Child Development. A new Regional Centre in Ranchi will also be inaugurated to strengthen grassroots implementation of women and child welfare schemes in Eastern […]
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under Operation MED MAX
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under Operation MED MAX: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), under Operation MED MAX and in coordination with international agencies, has dismantled a transnational drug cartel operating across more than 10 countries in Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. NCB: Headquartered in New Delhi, NCB is the apex drug law enforcement and […]
DengiAll
DengiAll: India’s efforts to develop a safe and effective dengue vaccine have taken a significant leap forward, with its first indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine, DengiAll, reaching 50% enrolment in Phase 3 clinical trials. It is developed by Panacea Biotec under a licensing agreement with the US National Institutes of Health (NIH), targeting all four dengue […]
Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4)
Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4): The Fourth International Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) is underway in Seville, Spain, focusing on overhauling the global financial architecture.A United Nations-led global forum to address sustainable development financing gaps and reform global economic governance. Held in Seville, Spain in 2025 under the aegis of the United Nations […]
