News: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has launched its first structured Bug Bounty Programme. About Bug Bounty Programme It is the first structured programme to enhance the security of the Aadhaar ecosystem by inviting cybersecurity experts to identify potential vulnerabilities in its digital platforms. Launched by: Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) Aim:… Continue reading Bug Bounty Programme
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ICANN85 Community Forum
News: The ICANN85 Community Forum is being organized from 7th to 12th March 2026 at Jio Convention Center in Mumbai. About ICANN85 Community Forum It is a platform that brings governments, technical experts, and industry stakeholders together to discuss how collectively they can keep the internet open, secure, and accessible for everyone. Organised at: Jio Convention… Continue reading ICANN85 Community Forum
Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026
News: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions 2026 to revise prudential norms for dividend declaration by commercial banks. About Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions 2026 Come into effect: The new directions… Continue reading Commercial Banks – Prudential Norms on Declaration of Dividend and Remittance of Profit) Directions, 2026
Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
News: The Government has announced the Biopharma SHAKTI scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years. About Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme About: Biopharma SHAKTI is a scheme to strengthen the domestic biopharmaceutical sector and enhance global competitiveness in biologics and biosimilars. Aim: It aims to promote domestic development and manufacturing of high-value biopharmaceuticals,… Continue reading Bio Pharma SHAKTI scheme
Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”
News: Indian Armed Forces contingent arrived at Seychelles to participate in Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” with Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). About Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” Exercise LAMITIYE is a joint military training exercise between the Indian Army and the Seychelles Defence Forces Meaning: ‘LAMITIYE’ meaning ‘Friendship’ in the Creole language. First Edition: It was first conducted in Seychelles in… Continue reading Exercise “LAMITIYE-2026”
Key Facts About Malawi
News: India has dispatched a consignment of 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi following the drought caused by the El Nino effect. Key Facts About Malawi Location: Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa. It is located in the Great Rift Valley along the western shore of Lake Malawi, which is the southernmost… Continue reading Key Facts About Malawi
White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
News: Human Rights Watch accused Israel of “unlawfully” using white phosphorus over residential parts of a southern Lebanese town. About White Phosphorus as Military Warhead White phosphorus is a chemical substance that ignites when it comes in contact with oxygen and burns at extremely high temperatures. Properties: Colour and odour: It is a white to… Continue reading White Phosphorus as Military Warhead
Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme
News: The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized a nationwide athletics league under ASMITA programme across the nation. About Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme ASMITA stand for Achieving Sports Milestone by Inspiring Women Through Action. ASMITA Programme is part of Khelo India’s gender-neutral mission to promote sports among women through leagues and… Continue reading Inspiring Women Through Action (ASMITA) Programme
Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App
News: Indian Railways recently launched ‘SHINE’ app for women employees to lodge complaints about sexual harassment at the workplace. About SHINE App SHINE stands for Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment. SHINE app is a customized application developed to enable women employees to report incidents of sexual harassment at the workplace in a secure and… Continue reading Sexual Harassment Incident Notification for Empowerment (SHINE) App
All About Tung Plantations
News: In Mizoram, over 600 farmers have joined the collective to promote tung tree cultivation and organized marketing. All About Tung Plantations The “Tung” tree is an evergreen tree of the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Climatic and soil requirements: It grows best on hilltops or slopes, as good air-drainage reduces losses from spring frosts. Rainfall: At least 1,120… Continue reading All About Tung Plantations
