News: During the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the National e-Governance Division and National E-Governance Services Limited signed a MoU to link Entity Locker with the Digital Document Execution platform for electronic bank guarantees (e-BGs). About Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs) Paper BG: The Paper BG in India are issued as paper documents by banks, on request… Continue reading Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs)
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Moscow Format
News: India has recently participated in the 7th Moscow Format Consultations in Moscow along with Russia, China, Iran and Central Asian countries. About Moscow Format It is a regional platform where neighbouring and major regional countries coordinate practical approaches to the Afghan peace settlement. Aim: It aims to coordinate regional approaches for an Afghan settlement,… Continue reading Moscow Format
Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
News: On October 6, 2025, the Supreme Court decided to examine a plea challenging the constitutional validity of the Securities Transaction Tax under the Finance Act, 2004. About Securities Transaction Tax (STT) It is a direct tax on every purchase and sale of securities listed on recognised stock exchanges in India. Introduced in: It was… Continue reading Securities Transaction Tax (STT)
Supermoon
News: An incredible supermoon was visible on October 7 and will appear again twice in November and December across India. About Supermoon A “supermoon” occurs when a full Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth in its elliptical orbit, a point known as perigee. Term coined by: The term “supermoon” was popularised by astrologer Richard Nolle… Continue reading Supermoon
Schedule M Norms
News: 18 States use the Online National Drugs Licensing System (ONDLS), but none has fully met the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) requirements under the revised Schedule M norms. About Schedule M Norms Schedule M prescribes Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to ensure medicines are safe, effective, and of consistent quality. Legality: It is a key… Continue reading Schedule M Norms
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025
News: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine honored discoveries on peripheral immune tolerance by Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell, and Shimon Sakaguchi. About Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025 Winners Mary E. Brunkow — from United States Fred Ramsdell — from United States Shimon Sakaguchi — from Japan Work: The Medicine Nobel… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2025
Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramania Siva
News: PM paid tribute to Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramaniya Siva, praising their sacrifices, cultural pride, and patriotic inspiration for youth from Tamil Nadu. About Tiruppur Kumaran Birth: He was born on 4 October 1904 , in weaver family near Erode, Tamil Nadu He is also known as Kodi Kaatha Kumaran. Death: He died from injuries… Continue reading Tiruppur Kumaran and Subramania Siva
Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
News: Union Minister of Ports received India’s third VLGC “Shivalik” under the Indian flag at Visakhapatnam Port, marking a national maritime milestone. About Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik” ‘Shivalik’ is a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC), which is a sub-class of gas carriers designed to transport a much higher volume of gas. It joined… Continue reading Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) “Shivalik”
Dhvani Missile
News: DRDO is preparing to test the Dhvani hypersonic missile, which is expected to significantly enhance India’s strategic capabilities. About Dhvani Missile It is a Hypersonic Glide Vehicle that is launched to extreme altitude and then glides at hypersonic speed toward its target with high maneuverability. This glide profile makes the missile very difficult to… Continue reading Dhvani Missile
Exercise KONKAN-25
News: Exercise KONKAN-25 began on 05 Oct 2025 off India’s western coast and will run in two phases from 05–12 Oct 2025. About Exercise KONKAN-25 It is an annual bilateral naval between India and the United Kingdom. Origin: First exercise was held in year 2004. 2025 Venue: The exercise is being conducted off the western coast… Continue reading Exercise KONKAN-25
