News: Psyche Mission spacecraft is set to make a close flyby of Mars to gain a gravity-assisted speed boost that will help guide it toward the metallic asteroid 16 Psyche. About Psyche Probe The Psyche probe is a spacecraft launched in October 2023. Launched by: It was launched by NASA. Destination: It is expected to reach… Continue reading Psyche Probe
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Agalega Islands
News: Agalega Island is becoming a key part of India’s strategy to strengthen its naval presence and monitor important trade routes in the Indian Ocean. About Agalega Islands The Agalega Islands are two islands situated in the Indian Ocean. It is surrounded by the Seychelles to the north, the Maldives, the US base Diego Garcia… Continue reading Agalega Islands
IP Catalyst and Digital Platform
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the IP Catalyst initiative and its accompanying digital platform. About IP Catalyst and Digital Platform Launched by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched the IP Catalyst initiative and a digital platform to accelerate intellectual property commercialization and strengthen India’s innovation… Continue reading IP Catalyst and Digital Platform
Lavan Island
News: The United Arab Emirates secretly carried out military strikes on Lavan Island of Iran during the recent Middle East conflict. About Lavan Island Location: It is an Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz. It is strategically located 18 km south of Bandar Mogham (Hormozgan Province) in the Persian Gulf.… Continue reading Lavan Island
Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved a Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects. About Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects It is a scheme to promote coal and lignite gasification projects. It is a major step towards cleaner coal utilisation, energy security and… Continue reading Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects
Leatherback Sea Turtle
News: Allegations of Forest Rights Act violations have been raised regarding the notification of wildlife sanctuaries in Little Nicobar, Menchal, and Meroe islands ahead of the Calcutta High Court hearing on the ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, which is expected to impact ecologically sensitive species such as the leatherback turtle and the Nicobar megapode. About Leatherback… Continue reading Leatherback Sea Turtle
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 About The Florence Nightingale Awards are India’s most prestigious recognition for exceptional nurses… Continue reading National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
News: The Government of India, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP). About Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) About It is an initiative to empower rural communities, scaling proven development models, and strengthening grassroots institutions. Launched by: It has been launched by the… Continue reading Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
News: India’s jute sector has entered a pivotal stage of transformation with the rollout of the Jute Crop Information System (JCIS). About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) is a technology-led initiative that brings together satellite intelligence, weather analytics, and field-level inputs into a unified framework for crop monitoring.… Continue reading Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot
News: Supreme Court launched ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot to strengthen judicial data integration and improving public access to court services. About ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative Introduction The ‘One Case One Data’ is a major digital initiative to integrate the judicial administration at every level. Aim: It aimed at strengthening judicial… Continue reading ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot
