News: Recently, the World Intellectual Property Organisation’s (WIPO) published Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025. About the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 Published by: The Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 is published annually by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO). It evaluates 139 economies using more than 80 indicators measuring innovation inputs and outputs. The index… Continue reading Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025
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Speed Skating World Championships 2025
News: The Prime Minister congratulated Anandkumar Velkumar on winning the gold medal at the 2025 Speed Skating World Championships. He became the first Indian to achieve a world title in skating. About Speed Skating World Championships 2025 2025 edition: The 2025 Speed Skating World Championships is organised in Beidaihe, China, from 13 to 21 September… Continue reading Speed Skating World Championships 2025
National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
News: The Government of India has recently announced the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to drive the clean energy transition and advance the nation’s Net Zero 2070 commitment. About the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) The Government of India has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to accelerate clean energy transition,… Continue reading National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository
News: NITI Aayog launched two transformative initiatives recently under its Frontier Tech Hub: AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth and NITI Frontier Tech Repository. About AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap Launched by: NITI Aayog Aim: To accelerate India’s transformation to Viksit Bharat by 2047 by leveraging frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
News: The deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been extended to 30 September 2025. About National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) Implemented by: Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Aims: To provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to reduce drop-outs… Continue reading National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
Manki–Munda system
News: Adivasis from the Ho tribe in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum recently protested against the Deputy Commissioner, accusing interference in their traditional Manki-Munda self-governance system after the removal of village heads (Mundas). About Manki–Munda system The Manki–Munda system is a centuries-old, decentralised form of self-governance practiced by the Ho Adivasi community in Jharkhand’s Kolhan region. It… Continue reading Manki–Munda system
Gyan Bharatam Portal
News: Recently, PM launches the Gyan Bharatam Portal which is a dedicated digital platform to accelerate manuscript digitisation, preservation, and public access. About Gyan Bharatam Portal It is a dedicated digital platform aimed at accelerating the digitization, preservation, and public access to India’s vast manuscript heritage. Mission: It supports the Gyan Bharatam Mission, which seeks… Continue reading Gyan Bharatam Portal
STAR Missile
News: Recently, India’s STAR (Supersonic TARget) missile has garnered significant attention due to its advancements in indigenous defence technology and its potential impact on military training and preparedness. About STAR Missile STAR is India’s indigenous supersonic target missile designed for training the armed forces to counter modern cruise missile threats. Function: It replicates the performance… Continue reading STAR Missile
Exercise ZAPAD 2025
News: The multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025. About Exercise ZAPAD 2025 It is to be conducted at the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia. Aim: The exercise is designed to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to exchange… Continue reading Exercise ZAPAD 2025
EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine
News: The Russian Federal Medical and Biological Agency (FMBA) announced that the EnteroMix cancer vaccine is now ready for clinical use. About EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine The EnteroMix cancer vaccine was developed by the National Medical Research Radiology Centre (NMRRC), which operates under the Ministry of Health of Russia. EnteroMix cancer vaccine is built on mRNA… Continue reading EnteroMix Cancer Vaccine
