News: Polar bears in southern Greenland are ‘using jumping genes to rapidly rewrite their own DNA’ to survive melting sea ice. About Jumping Genes Jumping genes are segments of DNA that can move from one position to another within the genome. They are scientifically known as transposable elements. They are called jumping genes because they… Continue reading Jumping Genes
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ASPIRE Scheme
News: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is implementing the ASPIRE (A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship) scheme to promote entrepreneurship and livelihood opportunities in rural areas. About ASPIRE Scheme ASPIRE scheme stands for A Scheme for Promotion of Innovation, Rural Industry, and Entrepreneurship. Implemented by: Ministry of… Continue reading ASPIRE Scheme
Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II
News: An Indian Army contingent has departed for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to participate in the second edition of the India-UAE Joint Military Exercise DESERT CYCLONE-II. About Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II is the second edition of the India–UAE Joint Military Exercise being conducted in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The exercise is… Continue reading Exercise DESERT CYCLONE–II
Central Information Commission(CIC)
News: The Central Information Commission has reached its full sanctioned strength of 11 members for the first time in seven years following the appointment of IAS officer Raj Kumar Goyal as the Chief Information Commissioner. About Central Information Commission (CIC) The Central Information Commission was constituted on 12 October 2005. It functions as a statutory… Continue reading Central Information Commission(CIC)
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh. About United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is an initiative to improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples across cultures and… Continue reading United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
Exercise EKATHA 2025
News: Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy is undertaking an official visit to the Maldives from 15 to 17 December 2025 to attend the closing ceremony of Exercise EKATHA 2025. About Exercise EKATHA 2025 Exercise EKATHA 2025 was the eighth edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise. Conducted between: Indian Navy… Continue reading Exercise EKATHA 2025
SDAT Squash World Cup 2025
News: The Indian Squash Team won its first‑ever World Cup title at the SDAT Squash World Cup 2025. About SDAT Squash World Cup 2025 Organized by: World Squash Federation (WSF) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Winner: India Runner up: Hong Kong, China India becomes the first Asian country to win the SDAT Squash World Cup. India… Continue reading SDAT Squash World Cup 2025
Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar Bill, 2025
News: The Union government is set to introduce the Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act, 2005 (MGNREGA). Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar And Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill, 2025 Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Gramin Rozgar Bill, 2025
SHANTI Bill, 2025
News: The Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, was introduced in the Lok Sabha. The Bill seeks to reform India’s nuclear energy framework to support the government’s goal of achieving 100 gigawatt nuclear power capacity by 2047. SHANTI Bill, 2025 Full name: Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear… Continue reading SHANTI Bill, 2025
Pax Silica Initiative
News: The opposition parties recently criticized Prime Minister over India’s exclusion from the United States–led Pax Silica initiative, attributing it to a sharp deterioration in his relationship with U.S. President. About Pax Silica Initiative Pax Silica is a United States–led strategic initiative focused on building a secure, resilient, and innovation-driven silicon and artificial intelligence supply… Continue reading Pax Silica Initiative
