News: The newly introduced Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) have crossed ₹13,814 crore in assets under management (AUM) after the framework was introduced. About Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are pooled investment products that provide greater flexibility for managing advanced investment strategies. Introduced by: It is introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India… Continue reading Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)
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ICMR-MINDS Project
News: ICMR-MINDS received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for its AI-based citizen-centric mental healthcare platform. About ICMR-MINDS Project ICMR-MINDS stands for ICMR’s Multistate Implementation Research Study on Integration of Screening and Management of Mental and Substance Use Disorders with other Non-Communicable Diseases (ICMR-MINDS). Initiative of: It is a flagship digital mental… Continue reading ICMR-MINDS Project
‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
News: Chinese and Russian navies are conducting the “Joint Sea-2026” naval exercise near Qingdao in July under their annual military cooperation plan. About ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise Joint Sea-2026 is an annual China-Russia bilateral naval exercise to strengthen cooperation in responding to maritime security challenges. Location: The exercise is being conducted in the waters and airspace near Qingdao… Continue reading ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
Pandavani
News: Teejan Bai, the renowned Pandavani artist, passed away on July 5, 2026, after taking the Chhattisgarhi folk tradition to global audiences. About Pandavani Pandavani is a traditional folk-narrative and musical performance art from Chhattisgarh based on the Mahabharata. Origin: Pandavani originated from the rural oral traditions of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha to help common people… Continue reading Pandavani
SOLVE Platform of ISRO
News: ISRO successfully conducted the first ground test of the SOLVE solid motor for Gaganyaan Test Missions at Sriharikota on July 3. About SOLVE Platform of ISRO Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) platform is a solid motor-based test platform developed to conduct Integrated Parachute Tests for validating the deceleration system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module. Developed… Continue reading SOLVE Platform of ISRO
7th National Water Awards
News: The Department of Water Resources has launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open until 28th August, 2026. About 7th National Water Awards The 7th National Water Awards recognize and encourage outstanding work in water conservation and water resource management across India. Launched By: The Department of Water Resources,… Continue reading 7th National Water Awards
Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
News: Delhi received the southwest monsoon on July 2 after a delayed onset, while June rainfall deficit renewed focus on the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). About Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is an atmosphere-ocean coupled phenomenon characterized by differences in sea-surface temperatures across the Indian Ocean. Mechanism: The IOD develops when a difference in… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
News: Pune Police sought court permission to conduct polygraph tests on Siya Goyal and her co-accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. About Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) include polygraph, narcoanalysis, and brain mapping. These tests are used to obtain concealed information related to crime and have important clinical, scientific, ethical, and… Continue reading Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
News: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is strengthening entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities through capacity building, mentorship, market access, and business accelerator programmes. About National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme promotes entrepreneurship and strengthens the capacity of SC/ST entrepreneurs. Initiative By: The scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro,… Continue reading National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the New EPF Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020, effective from June 29. About Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 is India’s new statutory provident fund framework replacing the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Notified under: The EPF… Continue reading Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
