India’s Trade with Afghanistan and Nepal: India recorded an unusual trade deficit with Afghanistan in the year 2023-24. In another development, soybean oil imports from Nepal surged 14-fold (April-November 2024), possibly due to rule-of-origin (RoO) violations.India’s exports to Afghanistan fell from USD 825.78 million in 2020-21 to USD 355.45 million in 2023-24, while imports rose […]
Tag: 19th Feb 2025
DRC Conflict and M23 Militia
DRC Conflict and M23 Militia: The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has escalated with the M23 militia, backed by Rwanda, capturing the mineral-rich city of Goma. The conflict has resulted in 2,900 deaths, displaced nearly 700,000 people, and spread to South Kivu province, a region rich in resources.M23 Formed in 2012 […]
4th India-EU Urban Forum
4th India-EU Urban Forum: The 4th India-EU Urban Forum, held in New Delhi has strengthened India-EU collaboration on sustainable urban development.India-EU Urban Forum is a high-level platform for dialogue and collaboration between India and the European Union (EU) on smart and sustainable urbanization, established as part of the 2017 Joint Declaration on Partnership for Smart […]
Nuclear Fusion Reactor
Nuclear Fusion Reactor: China’s Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) achieved a record 1,066 seconds of sustained plasma operation at nearly 70 million degrees Celsius in January 2025.EAST (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) is a nuclear fusion research reactor designed to test and improve magnetic confinement for controlled fusion. It serves as a testbed for ITER, helping […]
Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India
Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India: Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India, succeeding Rajiv Kumar.The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) heads the Election Commission of India (ECI), ensuring free and fair elections.Governed by Article 324 of the Indian Constitution, which […]
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation
Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation: The Finance Ministry is considering increasing the deposit insurance limit, which currently stands at ₹5 lakh under the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DICGC) Act, 1961.DICGC is a subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that provides deposit insurance to bank depositors, ensuring the safety of their […]
RBI Ombudsman Called As “रिज़र्वबैंक ओम्बड्समैन योजना 2021”
RBI Ombudsman Called As “रिज़र्वबैंक ओम्बड्समैन योजना 2021”: The Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 mandates the establishment of Lokpal at the Union level and Lokayuktas at the State level to investigate allegations of corruption against public officials. The term “Lokpal” is exclusively designated for the body created under this Act and came into force on […]
Fecal Coliform
Fecal Coliform: High levels of fecal coliform bacteria were detected in the Ganga and Yamuna rivers at Prayagraj during Maha Kumbh 2025, as per a CPCB report submitted to NGT.A subgroup of coliform bacteria that primarily originate from the intestinal tracts of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) standards have set […]
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita Inaugurates SILKTECH 2025
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita Inaugurates SILKTECH 2025: The CSB’s International Conference – SILKTECH 2025 was inaugurated by Shri Pabitra Margherita, Hon’ble Minister of State for Textiles & Foreign Affairs, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, as part of the Bharat Tex 2025 mega textile event. The conference, organized by CSB-Central Tasar Research & Training Institute, Ranchi, […]
Nine Years Of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Nine Years Of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY), India’s flagship crop insurance scheme, has completed nine years since its launch on February 18, 2016, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The initiative aims to provide comprehensive crop insurance to Indian farmers, safeguarding them against various risks like […]
