News: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved the appointment of the Chairperson and Members of the National Statistical Commission (NSC). About National Statistical Commission (NSC) National Statistical Commission (NSC) is an autonomous advisory body that serves as the nodal agency for core statistical activities in India. Establishment: India established the NSC in 2005 through a Resolution… Continue reading National Statistical Commission (NSC)
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WT-MARUT
News: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi launched the WT-MARUT Portal during the Global Wind Day 2026 National Conference in Goa. About WT-MARUT WT-MARUT: Wind Turbine Materials and Resources Utility Tracker (WT-MARUT) is India’s first dedicated digital platform for managing and streamlining the wind energy supply chain. Launched by: The portal was launched by Union Minister for… Continue reading WT-MARUT
Helium-3
News: Growing demand for Helium-3 has increased interest in lunar mining and the extraction of the isotope from the Moon. About Helium-3 Helium-3 is a rare isotope of helium that is considered one of the most valuable substances found in nature. Structure: Helium-3 possesses two protons and one neutron in its atomic nucleus, which distinguishes it… Continue reading Helium-3
International Day of Yoga 2026
News: Union AYUSH Minister Prataprao Jadhav announced that the main national event of International Day of Yoga 2026 will be held in Kolkata. About International Day of Yoga 2026 International Day of Yoga is a global observance that promotes awareness about the benefits of yoga for health and well-being. Origin: It began in 2014 after… Continue reading International Day of Yoga 2026
DengiAll Vaccine
News: Concerns have emerged over DengiAll after severe adverse events during Brazil’s Butantan-DV dengue vaccination campaign. About DengiAll Vaccine DengiAll: It is India’s indigenous tetravalent dengue vaccine designed to protect against all four dengue virus serotypes. Developed by: DengiAll has been developed by Panacea Biotec in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).… Continue reading DengiAll Vaccine
The 52nd G7 Summit
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is participating in the ongoing 52nd G7 Summit in Evian, France, to discuss key global issues. About The 52nd G7 Summit The 52nd edition of the G7 Summit is being held under the French G7 Presidency Host City & Country: Évian-les-Bains, France is hosting the 52nd G7 Summit. Duration: The… Continue reading The 52nd G7 Summit
Energy Storage Technologies
News: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh approved a 250 MW solar project with Battery Energy Storage System in Sitapur, Uttar Pradesh. About Energy Storage Technologies Energy storage technologies store excess renewable electricity and supply it later when demand rises and power generation remains low. Status of Energy Storage Capacity: Global Leader: China continues to dominate energy… Continue reading Energy Storage Technologies
Padma Barrage
News: Bangladesh recently approved the construction of the Padma Barrage before the 1996 Ganga Water Sharing Treaty expires in December 2026. About Padma Barrage Location: Padma Barrage is a major river engineering project proposed on the Padma River(the Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga) in Bangladesh. Objective: The project aims to control the Padma River, reduce… Continue reading Padma Barrage
Memflation
News: Memflation has gained attention because rising memory chip prices are increasing the prices of electronic goods and adding pressure on retail inflation. About Memflation Memflation (a combination of “memory” and “inflation”) refers to the rapid and structural rise in the prices of semiconductor memory chips, such as DRAM (Dynamic Random-Access Memory) and NAND flash… Continue reading Memflation
Bharat Innovates 2026
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly inaugurated Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France. About Bharat Innovates 2026 Bharat Innovates 2026: It is a global platform that showcases India’s deep-tech innovators and startups to global investors, industry leaders, universities, research organisations, corporations, and government stakeholders, while promoting innovation-led partnerships and international… Continue reading Bharat Innovates 2026
