News: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2025 Economics Nobel to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for innovation-driven growth. About Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025 It is the “Sveriges Riksbank Prize” in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2025,” popularly called the Nobel prize for economics. Winners of 2025… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2025
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Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
News: UNESCO launched the Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects to confront illicit trafficking and reconnect communities with stolen heritage. About Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects It is an online museum that helps communities reconnect with their stolen cultural treasures and works to stop the illegal trade of heritage items, including those taken during… Continue reading Virtual Museum of Stolen Cultural Objects
Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025
News: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched LEAPS 2025 during the 4th Anniversary of PM GatiShakti at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025 It is a flagship initiative to benchmark logistics excellence and to acknowledge and reward best practices, innovation, and leadership across India’s logistics ecosystem. Nodal Ministry: Ministry… Continue reading Logistics Excellence, Advancement, and Performance Shield (LEAPS) 2025
Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025
News: Recently, the Environment Ministry notified India’s first legally binding Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025. About Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025 The Rules set targets for how much greenhouse gas can be emitted to make one unit of product, measured in tonnes of CO₂-equivalent (tCO₂e) per unit of output.… Continue reading Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity (GEI) Target Rules, 2025
Siddi Tribal Community
News: Recently , President Droupadi Murmu expressed happiness that the Siddi tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, has achieved a literacy rate of over 72 per cent. About Siddi Tribal Community The Siddi are an ethnic group in India and Pakistan with African roots from the Bantu community. They are also called Sheedi, Sidi,… Continue reading Siddi Tribal Community
Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs)
News: Indian researchers at RRI, used a general-purpose quantum computer to certify true random numbers, making real-life deployment feasible and strengthening digital security. About Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) QRNGs use quantum phenomena to generate truly random numbers for secure cryptographic keys and critical security applications. Working Mechanism QRNGs tap the built-in uncertainty of quantum… Continue reading Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs)
Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025
News: Sa-Dhan’s Bharat Microfinance Report 2025, highlights rising delinquencies in FY2024–25 and a temporary slowdown. About Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 Prepared by: The Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 has been prepared by Sa-Dhan, in partnership with NABARD, using data from over 200 micro-lending institutions that cover 98% of industry operations. It brings together information from… Continue reading Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025
Sawalkote Hydel Project
News: The Indian government has now recommended environmental clearance for the 1,856-MW Chenab project in Jammu and Kashmir. About Sawalkote Hydel Project Location : The project is located in Jammu and Kashmir, (Ramban district) River: The project is on the Chenab River. Build by: The project will be built by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)… Continue reading Sawalkote Hydel Project
National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
News: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, unveiling Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA). About National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative The NRLA is a nationally coordinated, inclusive, and science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of Indian species, aligned… Continue reading National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
Great Green Wall Initiative
News: The initiative is in the news due to funding–implementation gaps, slow disbursements since 2021 pledges, and a renewed push through the Great Green Wall Accelerator. About Great Green Wall Initiative It is a landmark project aimed at combating desertification, restoring degraded lands, and improving livelihoods across the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa. Launched… Continue reading Great Green Wall Initiative
