China has suspended exports of critical components: China has suspended exports of critical components such as rare earth magnets used in cars, drones, robots, and missiles at several of its ports.Rare earth magnets are high-performance permanent magnets made primarily from rare earth elements such as Neodymium (Nd), Samarium (Sm), and Dysprosium (Dy).China controls over 80% […]
Tag: 16th Apr 2025
Rongali Bihu
Rongali Bihu: Rongali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu, is celebrated across Assam from 14th to 20th April 2025, marking the Assamese New Year and the beginning of the harvesting season. Rongali Bihu is the most prominent of the three Bihus celebrated annually in Assam, the other two being Kati Bihu (October) and Magh Bihu […]
India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative
India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative: The India–Norway Marine Pollution Initiative (INMPI) has helped Agra improve waste circularity and reduce plastic leakage into the Yamuna River, with successful interventions in managing petha and footwear waste.A bilateral collaboration between the Government of India and Government of Norway to address marine litter, especially microplastics (MPs) and macroplastics from land-based […]
Cheetah Relocation from Kuno to Gandhi Sagar
Cheetah Relocation from Kuno to Gandhi Sagar: The Cheetah Project Steering Committee officially approved the relocation of some cheetahs from Kuno National Park to Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh.The Cheetah Project Steering Committee was set up in May 2023 by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) to review, monitor, and advise on the […]
Telangana first Indian state to operationalise SC categorisation
Telangana first Indian state to operationalise SC categorisation: The Telangana government notified the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act, 2025 on April 14, becoming the first Indian state to operationalise SC categorisation post the Supreme Court’s landmark verdict (2024).The SC held that sub-classification within Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) for equitable reservation […]
Shreyas Iyer Named ICC Men’s Player of the Month
Shreyas Iyer Named ICC Men’s Player of the Month: Shreyas Iyer has been awarded the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for March 2025, recognizing his stellar performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He was instrumental in India’s title-winning campaign, amassing 243 runs in the tournament. Iyer edged out New Zealand’s Jacob Duffy and […]
Space Tourism
Space Tourism: Pop star Katy Perry and an all-female crew flew to space via Blue Origin, reigniting debates on space tourism’s costs and environmental impact.Space tourism involves recreational, leisure, or business travel beyond Earth’s atmosphere, offered by private companies like Blue Origin, Virgin Galactic, and SpaceX. Unlike government-led space missions, it caters to civilians, albeit […]
SEBI Action Against Gensol Engineering Ltd
SEBI Action Against Gensol Engineering Ltd: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Gensol Engineering Ltd (GEL) and its promoters, Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jaggi, from participating in the securities market due to serious corporate governance lapses and fund diversion. The action was initiated following a complaint received in June […]
What is Atmospheric River?
What is Atmospheric River? In April 2025, a large part of the US experienced heavy rain, strong winds, and severe thunderstorms due to a meteorological phenomenon known as an Atmospheric River (AR).This phenomenon, though not new, is gaining attention due to climate change and increasing extreme weather events.An atmospheric river is often described as a […]
Repo Rate : Recent Update
Repo Rate : Recent Update The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down to 6%.The repo rate is the interest rate at which the RBI lends short-term funds to commercial banks against government securities.It serves as a primary tool for the RBI to regulate liquidity, control […]
