News: India launched India’s first indigenous “CRISPR” based gene therapy for Sickle Cell Disease. About BIRSA 101 BIRSA 101 is India’s first indigenous CRISPR-based gene therapy. Aim: It is developed specifically for treating Sickle Cell Disease, a condition that heavily affects India’s tribal population. Named after: The therapy is named BIRSA 101 in honour of… Continue reading BIRSA 101
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Swavlamban 2025
News: The fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation Seminar Swavlamban 2025 will commence in New Delhi. About Swavlamban 2025 Swavlamban 2025 is the fourth edition of the Indian Navy’s Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO) seminar designed to highlight advancements in naval self-reliance. Schedule: The seminar is scheduled to commence… Continue reading Swavlamban 2025
Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Over three decades after tigers became extinct in Gujarat, the arrival of tiger in Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary has sparked fresh optimism about reviving the species in Gujarat. About Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary Location: The Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected forest area located in the Dahod district of Gujarat, near the border with Madhya Pradesh.… Continue reading Ratanmahal Wildlife Sanctuary
Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal
News: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal in New Delhi. About Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal Launched by: The Trade Intelligence & Analytics (TIA) Portal was launched by Minister of Commerce and Industry Aim: The portal aims to make trade data more transparent, accessible, and useful… Continue reading Trade Intelligence and Analytics (TIA) Portal
RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms
News: The Reserve Bank of India has added seven entities/platforms/websites, including Starnet FX, CapPlace, Mirrox to its ‘Alert List’ of unauthorised Forex Trading platform. About RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains a forex alert list to warn the public about unauthorized online platforms that offer illegal… Continue reading RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
News: Under the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY has introduced ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ initiative, a free course aimed at familiarising Indians particularly the youth with AI. About YUVA AI for ALL Initiative It is free national AI course called ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ under the IndiaAI Mission. Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Aim:… Continue reading YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
Asbestos
News: Asbestos contamination has led to the closure of over 70 public schools in Australia due to the discovery of tremolite asbestos in colored sand products. About Asbestos Asbestos is a fibrous material naturally present underground in rock and soil. Physical Features: Asbestos is known for its strength and highly flexible and durable. It is… Continue reading Asbestos
ASW-SWC Mahe
News: The Indian Navy has unveiled the crest of ASW-SWC Mahe before its commissioning in Mumbai. About ASW-SWC Mahe INS Mahe is the first ship of the new Mahe-class ASW-SWC series, intended for the Indian Navy. The ship is named after the coastal town of Mahe on India’s western coast, tying the unit to Indian… Continue reading ASW-SWC Mahe
