News: On October 4, the Prime Minister launched PM-SETU, a centrally sponsored scheme to upgrade 1,000 Government ITIs. About PM-SETU Scheme Full Form: Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs. It modernizes government ITIs through a hub-and-spoke model to align skilling with market demand. Type of Scheme: Centrally sponsored scheme (government-owned but industry-managed… Continue reading PM-SETU Scheme
Author: Sumit Garg
Lecanemab Drug
News: Recently, Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration approved lecanemab (Leqembi) for early Alzheimer’s disease. About Lecanemab Drug It is a disease-modifying immunotherapy for early Alzheimer’s disease. Aim: It aims to address underlying disease processes rather than only relieve symptoms. It may slow progression in some people with an early diagnosis. It is not a cure and… Continue reading Lecanemab Drug
United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
News: The Indian Army will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave in New Delhi from October 14–16, 2025. About United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025 It is a unique forum where the collective experience, wisdom, and commitment of militaries and nations will converge to deliberate the shared responsibility… Continue reading United Nations Troop Contributing Countries’ (UNTCC) Chiefs Conclave 2025
Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), Phase-III. About Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP) It provides opportunities to early, intermediate, and senior researchers to build research and academic careers in biomedical, clinical, and public health fields in India. Ministry involved: The Department of Biotechnology and Ministry of… Continue reading Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP)
Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
News: Recently, NASA launched Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) with two co-launched missions on a Falcon 9 to study space weather and its impacts. About Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP) It is a pioneering heliophysics mission launched to investigate the boundaries of the solar system and the energetic processes shaping our local space… Continue reading Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe (IMAP)
‘Anant Shastra’
News: The Indian Army issued a ₹30,000 crore tender to BEL to procure five–six regiments of the indigenously developed ‘Anant Shastra’ system. About ‘Anant Shastra’ It is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile system by DRDO. It is designed to provide mobile, short-range air defence against aerial threats such as drones, aircraft, and missiles. It was… Continue reading ‘Anant Shastra’
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
News: India was re-elected to Part II of the ICAO Council on 27 September 2025 during the 42nd Assembly in Montreal. About International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) It is an inter-governmental specialized agency associated with United Nation . Established: It was established in 1947 by the Convention on International Civil Aviation (1944) known as Chicago Convention.… Continue reading International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)
Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
News: PNGRB released a concept paper proposing an interoperable service framework so LPG bookings are fulfilled within 24 hours, even by another Oil Marketing Company. About Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) PNGRB is sector regulator for petroleum, petroleum products, and natural gas, with a consumer-protection and market-development mandate under its Act. Established: It… Continue reading Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB)
Traditional Ritual Theatres of India
News: UNESCO recognition of Indian ritual theatres—Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, and Ramlila—highlights their Intangible Cultural Heritage status and the need for sustained safeguarding and transmission. About Traditional Ritual Theatres of India UNESCO has inscribed four significant ritual theatre forms from India on its Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity: Kutiyattam, Mudiyettu, Ramman, and… Continue reading Traditional Ritual Theatres of India
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
News: Bidar district from Karnataka won the Centre’s Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Award under Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain, for exemplary water conservation and community participation. About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative About It is a national-level, community-driven campaign to conserve water and recharge groundwater. It builds on Gujarat’s Jal Sanchay experience and scales… Continue reading Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Initiative
