News: The Government of India has introduced CGSMFI-2.0 to increase credit flow to microfinance institutions and support small borrowers. About Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0) CGSMFI-2.0 is a credit guarantee scheme that provides cover to banks against losses on loans given to MFIs for small borrowers. Launched in: The scheme was launched in… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions-2.0 (CGSMFI-2.0)
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Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi on her martyrdom day, highlighting her courage and sacrifice. About Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi Birth: Rani Avantibai Lodhi was born on August 16, 1831, in Mankehni village in present-day Madhya Pradesh. Early life: She was married to Vikramaditya Singh Lodhi, son of… Continue reading Veerangana Rani Avantibai Lodhi
Darfur Region
News: An attack on a hospital in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed at least 64 people, including 13 children, according to the head of the World Health Organization (WHO). About Darfur Region Location: It is a region of western Sudan bordering Chad, Libya, and the Central African Republic. It lay between Kordofan to the east… Continue reading Darfur Region
Dimethyl Ether (DME) Technology
News: The West Asia crisis increased LPG prices and import dependence, highlighting the need for indigenous alternatives like DME technology developed by CSIR-NCL. About Dimethyl Ether (DME) Technology Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a synthetically produced, clean-burning alternative fuel that can replace both diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). In India, Dimethyl Ether (DME) is a… Continue reading Dimethyl Ether (DME) Technology
UNIGME Report 2025
News: The UNIGME Report 2025 was recently released, highlighting global and India-specific progress in reducing child mortality rates. About UNIGME Report 2025 It is a global report that tracks levels and trends in child mortality. Released by: It is released by the United Nations Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME), led by UNICEF,… Continue reading UNIGME Report 2025
Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC-14) and ADITI Challenge under iDEX Framework
News: Raksha Mantri launched DISC-14 and ADITI 4.0 challenges during National Defence Industries Conclave 2026 to promote defence innovation and indigenous capabilities. About Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC-14) Defence India Start-up Challenge is a flagship programme supporting startups, MSMEs, and innovators in defence and security. Inception: It was launched on August 4, 2018 by the… Continue reading Defence India Start-up Challenge (DISC-14) and ADITI Challenge under iDEX Framework
Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with ₹2,584.60 crore outlay. About Small Hydro Power Development Scheme It is a scheme to install about 1,500 MW small hydro power capacity across India. Nodal Ministry: It is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), unlike larger… Continue reading Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Hindon River
News: A five-day research survey found zero dissolved oxygen levels at several locations, making the Hindon river uninhabitable for aquatic life. About Hindon River Origin: It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills at about 800 m elevation. Nature: The river is entirely rain-fed, with higher flow during the monsoon… Continue reading Hindon River
Panini and Ashtadhyayi
News: Rishi Rajpopat solved Panini’s grammar rule conflict problem and explained it in his book, receiving global recognition for the discovery. About Panini Historical background: Panini was an ancient Indian scholar who lived around the 500 BCE. Place of origin: He lived in Gandhara, likely at Salatura, which lies in present-day north-west Pakistan. Academic association:… Continue reading Panini and Ashtadhyayi
Dasosaurus tocantinensis
News: Brazilian scientists identified a new giant dinosaur species with links to Spain, supporting past land connections among South America, Africa and Europe. About Dasosaurus Tocantinensis Dasosaurus tocantinensis is a newly identified species of giant, long-necked herbivorous dinosaur discovered in Brazil. Location: Fossils were unearthed in the Maranhão region of northeastern Brazil, near the Tocantins… Continue reading Dasosaurus tocantinensis
