Unified Pension Scheme : In News The Union Finance Ministry recently notified operationalization of the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. UPS will apply to Central Government employees who are covered under the National Pension System (NPS) and who choose this option under the […]
Tag: 28th Jan 2025
White-Naped Tit
White-Naped Tit: Bird enthusiasts recently documented the white-naped tit in North Karnataka’s Kappatagudda hills for the first time, identifying it by its call. White-Naped Tit is a passerine bird in the tit family Paridae. Scientific Name: Machlolophus nuchalis It is endemic to India, found in two disjunct populations: in the northwest (Gujarat, Haryana and Rajasthan) […]
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System
Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently showcased a model of the indigenous Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System (ATAGS) on its tableau during the 76th Republic Day parade. It is a large calibre Gun system with the capability to program and fire future Long Range Guided Munitions (LRGM) to […]
Epicoccum indicum : New Species Of Fungi
Epicoccum indicum : New Species Of Fungi A new species of phytopathogenic fungi, Epicoccum indicum (Ascomycota, Didymellaceae), associated with an emerging leaf spot disease in Chrysopogon zizanioides (vetiver), was recently discovered by researchers at Banaras Hindu University. It is a new species of phytopathogenic fungi. The species name refers to India, where it was discovered. […]
Inland Waterways Authority of India : New Regional Office
Inland Waterways Authority of India : New Regional Office The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) sets up new Regional Office at Varanasi. It is a statutory body established the under the Inland Waterways Authority of India Act (IWAI), 1985. The Authority primarily undertakes projects for development and maintenance of IWT infrastructure on national waterways […]
Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme
Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) resolved 95 per cent of complaints received under the Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme was launched on November 12, 2021. It adopts ‘One Nation – One Ombudsman’ approach by making the RBI’s Ombudsman […]
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis
Chronic Pulmonary Aspergillosis: A new research paper has identified a life-threatening fungal infection called chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA), mostly in the damaged lungs of tuberculosis survivors among Assam’s tea plantation workers. It is an infection caused by Aspergillus fumigatus, a fungus that strikes individuals with immunodeficiency. It is a chronic lung disease that occurs commonly […]
Paraquat Poisoning
Paraquat Poisoning: A 24-year old woman was awarded the death sentence by a Thiruvananthapuram court which found her guilty of poisoning her boyfriend in 2022 with a chemical herbicide called paraquat. Paraquat also known as paraquat dichloride or methyl viologen, it is one of the world’s most-used herbicides. It is primarily used to control the […]
Key Highlights of the 2025 Republic Day Tableaux
Key Highlights of the 2025 Republic Day Tableaux: Highlights: Tri-Services Tableau: For the first time, a Tri-Services Tableau was featured, underlining the synergy between the Army, Navy, and Air Force. The theme ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat’ (Strong and Secure India) was exemplified by a display of integrated operations across land, water, and air. The tableau […]
What is a Party Whip?
What is a Party Whip? The Vice President of India has expressed concerns regarding the use of party whips in Parliament, questioning their impact on limiting the independent judgment of elected representatives. A whip in Parliament is a directive issued by a political party to its members in the legislature, instructing them on how to […]
