News: Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal launched Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme in New Delhi. About Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) It is a market-linked, reform-driven, and outcome-oriented catalytic instrument for urban infrastructure financing. Duration: It will be implemented from FY 2025–26 to FY 2030–31. Nodal Ministry:… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund and Credit Repayment Guarantee Sub-Scheme (CRGSS)
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Hubble Tension
News: Recent observations measured the Universe’s expansion rate at about 73.5 km/s per megaparsec, further intensifying the long-standing Hubble tension debate. About Hubble Tension The Hubble tension refers to the disagreement between the Universe’s expansion rate measured in the nearby Universe and that predicted from the early Universe. Conflict: The major issue is a significant… Continue reading Hubble Tension
POWERR Asia Initiative
News: Japan pledged $10 billion support to Southeast Asia to address rising crude prices and supply disruptions caused by the war in West Asia. About POWERR Asia Initiative Full Name: Partnership On Wide Energy and Resources Resilience (POWERR Asia) Launched by: It was launched by Japan. Aim: It aims to provide financial support for emergency… Continue reading POWERR Asia Initiative
Right to Vote in India
News : The Supreme Court highlighted the constitutional and sentimental value of voting while hearing appeals of lakhs of excluded voters in West Bengal. About Right to Vote in India The right to vote in India is a statutory right created and regulated by law, not a fundamental right. Constitutional and Legal Provisions on Voting:… Continue reading Right to Vote in India
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
News: The government has notified Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 with ₹10,000 crore corpus to mobilise capital and strengthen the startup ecosystem. About Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 It is a government-backed fund with ₹10,000 crore corpus to mobilize venture and growth capital for startups. Ministry: It is under the Ministry of Commerce… Continue reading Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0
Raimona National Park
News: A new gecko species Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis was discovered near Raimona National Park, highlighting its rich biodiversity and research potential. About Raimona National Park Raimona National Park is a critical conservation area and part of the Eastern Himalayan foothills biodiversity hotspot. Location: The park is located in the Gossaigaon subdivision of Kokrajhar district in the… Continue reading Raimona National Park
Hib Disease
News: Hib, a once-controlled childhood illness, is re-emerging in the United States due to declining childhood Hib vaccination rates, weakening community protection. About Hib Disease Hib stands for Haemophilus influenzae type b, and it is a deadly bacterial infection that previously caused widespread illness and death among young children. Caused by: The disease is caused… Continue reading Hib Disease
Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA)
News: The National Productivity Council signed an agreement with the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to act as EADA under Environment Audit Rules, 2025. About Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA) It is a designated body responsible for managing and implementing the environmental audit framework in India. Notified by: It is notified by the… Continue reading Environment Audit Designated Agency (EADA)
Flaxseeds Cultivation in India
News: Flaxseeds are highlighted for their benefits in reducing joint pain, improving body warmth, and enhancing health during harsh winter conditions. About Flaxseeds Cultivation in India Flaxseeds are also known as Linseed, Alsi, or Tisi. Season: In India, Flaxseeds are primarily grown as a Rabi (winter) crop. Scientific Name: The scientific name of flaxseed is… Continue reading Flaxseeds Cultivation in India
About Project Glasswing
News: Indian IT industry and government are assessing implications of Claude Mythos under Project Glasswing due to its advanced cybersecurity capabilities. About Project Glasswing It is a collaborative cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic to strengthen global software security using advanced AI. Aim: The project aims at securing critical global software infrastructure using advanced AI models… Continue reading About Project Glasswing
