Insect-Based Livestock Feed: Indian researchers and ICAR institutes are scaling up insect-based livestock feed to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and lower the environmental impact of conventional animal farming.Feed prepared from nutritious insect species such as black soldier flies, crickets, mealworms, and grasshoppers, used as a sustainable protein source for livestock and aquaculture. Developed by: Pioneered […]
Nitish Kumar Announces 3X Hike in Social Security Pensions
Nitish Kumar Announces 3X Hike in Social Security Pensions: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday announced a threefold increase in social security pensions, raising the monthly amount from ₹400 to ₹1,100 for the elderly, widows, and disabled beneficiaries. With Assembly elections due in October–November 2025, this is the first such hike since Nitish came […]
Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Cr in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion
Bharti Space to Invest ₹313 Cr in Eutelsat’s Satellite Expansion: Bharti Enterprises’ space arm, Bharti Space Ltd, has committed an investment of ₹313 crore (approximately €31.4 million) in French satellite operator Eutelsat as part of the latter’s ambitious €1.35 billion capital raising initiative. The funds are earmarked for expanding satellite constellations and repaying debt, positioning […]
Gold Becomes World’s Second-Largest Reserve Asset After U.S. Dollar
Gold Becomes World’s Second-Largest Reserve Asset After U.S. Dollar: Gold has officially become the second-largest global reserve asset, surpassing the euro, as revealed by a recent European Central Bank (ECB) report. Central banks across the world have ramped up their gold holdings in response to persistent geopolitical tensions, inflation fears, and concerns over the reliability […]
Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Asian to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Countries
Jasprit Bumrah Becomes First Asian to Claim 150 Test Wickets in SENA Countries: India’s pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah has etched his name in cricket history by becoming the first Asian bowler to take 150 Test wickets in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand, and Australia). The milestone came during the ongoing Test against England […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 21st June 2025
Today’s Current Affairs: 21st June 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber
B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber: The United States recently deployed its B-2 Spirit stealth bombers on Saturday to carry out precision airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber is a United States long-range stealth bomber. It first flew in 1989 and was delivered to the U.S. Air Force starting in 1993. There are currently […]
Balkampet Yellamma Temple
Balkampet Yellamma Temple: Recently a donation of Rs 1 crore was made to Balkampet Yellamma Temple in Telangana. Balkampet Yellamma Temple is a Hindu temple located in Balkampet, Hyderabad, Telangana. It is dedicated to Goddess Yellamma, considered a form of Renuka, the mother of Lord Parashurama. It is also known as Yellamma Pochamma Temple. Its […]
Samson Option
Samson Option: As Israel’s conflict with Iran escalates and threats loom from multiple regional actors, the world’s attention is once again drawn to the Samson Option—Israel’s veiled but potent nuclear deterrent. The Samson Option is Israel’s presumed doctrine of massive nuclear retaliation in the event of an existential threat to the state. The term, […]
e-Raktkosh
e-Raktkosh: The Union Health Ministry is looking at integrating the country’s Rare Donor Registry with the national online platform for blood bank management and blood availability information called e-Rakt Kosh. e-Raktkosh is an online blood bank management system implemented under the National Health Mission. It is the official portal for all blood-related services in India. […]
