News: Recently, Maha MedTech Mission was launched to strengthen India’s Medical Technology Ecosystem. About MAHA-MedTech Mission MAHA Medtech stands for Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) – Medical Technology (महा MedTech) Launched by: The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Gates Foundation Aim:… Continue reading MAHA-MedTech Mission
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Duty‑Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme
News: According to a recent WTO report, India is now a top developing economy partner for Least Developed Countries, offering more extensive duty-free market access than China or the EU. About Duty‑Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme India launched the DFTP Scheme in 2008. Objective: To provide preferential market access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The… Continue reading Duty‑Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme
SWAMIH Fund
News: The RBI has designated SWAMIH Fund-I under the “specified exemption category” in its “Investment in AIF (Alternate Investment Fund) Directions, 2025”. As a result of this exemption, regulated entities (REs) such as banks and NBFCs investing in SWAMIH Fund-I will not be subject to the usual caps and provisioning rules applicable to AIF investments.… Continue reading SWAMIH Fund
Kunar River
News: A few days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Taliban government announced plans to build dams on the Kunar River. About Kunar River Location: The Kunar River system spans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan and the Afghan provinces of Nuristan, Kunar, and Nangarhar. Origin and Mouth: Its headwaters arise in the Hindu Kush Mountains,… Continue reading Kunar River
Cassava/Tapioca Crop
News: South India’s tapioca (cassava) crop has recovered from a severe infestation of cassava mealybug following the successful release of a biological control agent, the parasitic wasp Anagyrus lopezi, by ICAR–NBAIR. About Cassava/Tapioca Crop Cassava is a starchy root crop from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is also known as yuca, mandioca, manioc, or tapioca. Conditions… Continue reading Cassava/Tapioca Crop
Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
News: Recently, Indian Air Force participated in multinational exercise Ocean Sky 2025 in Spain to enhance interoperability and defence cooperation. About Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 Hosted by: It is a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Spain, from October 20 to 31. Aim: To foster mutual learning,… Continue reading Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
International Convention against Doping in Sport
News: India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP10) to the International Convention against Doping in Sport. About the International Convention against Doping in Sport It is a multilateral treaty through which States agree to adopt national and… Continue reading International Convention against Doping in Sport
Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has launched the Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) program to integrate artificial intelligence competencies into India’s educational framework. About Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program Introduced: It was introduced in July 2025 by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). Aim: To ignite curiosity and… Continue reading Skilling for AI Readiness (SOAR) Program
Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI)
News: In October 2025, representatives from several Central Asian countries endorsed a six-year work programme under the Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI) to strengthen transboundary conservation efforts for 17 iconic mammal species. About Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI) Launch: CAMI was launched in 2014 during the 11th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP11)… Continue reading Central Asian Mammals Initiative (CAMI)
Storm Shadow Missile
News: As Russia continued its assaults on Ukraine amid uncertainty over the upcoming Donald Trump–Vladimir Putin summit, Kyiv launched a counterattack using its Storm Shadow missiles. About Storm Shadow Missile The Storm Shadow is Anglo-French, long-range cruise missile developed by MBDA (a defence manufacturer form France). It is also called the SCALP missile. It is… Continue reading Storm Shadow Missile
