News: The Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment highlighted the SEED Scheme after covering over 1.10 lakh beneficiaries during 2025-26. About Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) Launched in: The Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED) was launched in February 2022. Implemented by: It is implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment through… Continue reading Scheme for Economic Empowerment of DNTs (SEED)
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Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India
News: The Union Ministry of Education released the Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26on school education in India. About Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India The UDISE+ 2025-26 report presents the status of school education in India and provides data on… Continue reading Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India
Global Passport Index
News: India slipped one place to 125th in the fifth Global Passport Index, while its composite score reached a five-year high. About Global Passport Index Global Passport Index ranks passports based on international travel, investment opportunities and quality of living, unlike the Henley Passport Index, which mainly measures visa-free travel access. Released by: It is published by… Continue reading Global Passport Index
Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
Perungulam Tank
News: Environmentalists have demanded conservation of Perungulam Tank due to illegal lotus cultivation, highlighting its rich avian biodiversity and ecological significance. About Perungulam Tank Perungulam Tank is a biodiversity-rich wetland and an important irrigation waterbody that supports rich bird biodiversity. Location: It is located in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Key Features: Large Irrigation Tank: The tank spreads… Continue reading Perungulam Tank
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)
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)
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
