Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project: The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has warned that the Morand-Ganjal Irrigation Project in Madhya Pradesh will submerge vital tiger habitats Satpura and Melghat Tiger Reserves. A dam-based irrigation project aimed at improving agricultural productivity in Madhya Pradesh. Rivers Involved: Morand and Ganjal Rivers. Both the Morand and Ganjal rivers are considered […]
Revised Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) Guidelines
Revised Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) Guidelines: The Government has revised the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) guidelines, increasing the procurement limit from 20% to 25% and expanding procurement agencies. Revised Market Intervention Scheme (MIS): Increased Procurement Limit: Procurement coverage raised from 20% to 25% of total production. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Option: States can now pay […]
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) : Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) : Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign India has launched a nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) campaign covering 111 endemic districts across 13 states, with the goal of eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) by 2027. Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), also called Elephantiasis, is a parasitic disease caused by filarial worms that infect the human lymphatic […]
NITI Aayog Report on Higher Education
NITI Aayog Report on Higher Education: The NITI Aayog report, “Expanding Quality Higher Education through States and State Public Universities,” highlights disparities in state-wise spending on higher education, urging increased public investment, especially in State Public Universities (SPUs). Key Findings: States Allocating the Most to Higher Education (% of GDP): Jammu & Kashmir (8.11%), Manipur […]
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: The Natco Pharma has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration final approval for Bosentan tablets for oral suspension, its generic version of Actelion Pharmaceuticals US Inc.’s pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) drug Tracleer. Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension is a specific type of pulmonary hypertension that is caused when the tiny arteries in your lung […]
Yashas
Yashas: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) recently renamed its flagship HJT-36 jet training aircraft as ‘Yashas’, following significant upgrades It is the flagship jet training aircraft of the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The aircraft, previously known as Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT)-36, has undergone extensive modifications aimed at improving its departure characteristics and spin resistance across the […]
Exercise Cyclone 2025
Exercise Cyclone 2025: India and Egypt will hold Exercise Cyclone 2025 from February 10 to 23 in Rajasthan. Exercise Cyclone 2025 is a joint military exercise held between India and Egypt army. This is the third edition of Cyclone exercise. The first edition of the exercise was conducted in 2023 (In India) and second edition […]
Paris AI Summit 2025
Paris AI Summit 2025: India, co-chairing the Paris AI Action Summit (Feb 10-11, 2025), seeks to amplify the Global South’s voice on AI governance, innovation, and equitable AI access. Paris AI Summit is the third global AI safety summit, following UK (2023) and South Korea (2024) meetings. Organized by France, focusing on AI safety, ethics, […]
Swavalambini
Swavalambini: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog launched “Swavalambini” in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram.Swavalambini is a women entrepreneurship program that aims to empower females in Northeast Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) with an entrepreneurial mindset, resources, and mentorship for business success.MSDE, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), […]
US Agency for International Development
US Agency for International Development: The US President Donald Trump has imposed a 90-day freeze on foreign aid, halting US Agency for International Development (USAID) programs worldwide.The US has announced that it will not attend the 2025 G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa.USAID is the primary US agency for global humanitarian and development […]
