News: The Reserve Bank of India released Payments Vision 2028 outlining new initiatives to strengthen and expand India’s digital payment ecosystem. About RBI’s Payments Vision 2028 It is a comprehensive policy roadmap guiding the evolution of India’s payment systems towards a secure, interoperable, and resilient ecosystem, consisting of 15 specific initiatives. Theme: “Shaping India’s Payment… Continue reading RBI’s Payments Vision 2028
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Coordination Polymers—Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB)
News: Indian scientists developed coordination polymers Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB) showing strong performance in energy storage and green hydrogen production. About Coordination Polymers – Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB) Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB) are coordination polymers made of zinc (Zn2+) or cadmium (Cd2+) metal ions and organic molecules of 3,3′-diaminobenzidine (DAB) naturally assemble to form layered frameworks with strong… Continue reading Coordination Polymers—Zn(DAB) and Cd(DAB)
SRY Gene Test Screening
News: The International Olympic Committee mandated SRY gene screening and banned transgender women and DSD athletes from female categories to ensure fairness and safety. About SRY Gene Test Screening Sex-determining Region Y (SRY) gene test screening is a DNA-based test that detects the presence of the sex-determining region Y gene. The SRY gene is a… Continue reading SRY Gene Test Screening
Gruh Sugam Portal
News: The National Housing Bank (NHB) has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal to revolutionize housing finance accessibility. About Gruh Sugam Portal It is a digital initiative to streamline the home loan process for Defence / Government personnel. Launched by: National Housing Bank (NHB) It promotes digital lending adoption and strengthens financial inclusion by improving access… Continue reading Gruh Sugam Portal
India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)
News: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) to handle maritime emergencies and support vessels in distress. About India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR) India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) has been launched to create a structured and formal mechanism to handle maritime emergencies and vessels… Continue reading India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)
Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)
News: The Red-crowned roofed turtle population is declining due to shrinking habitat in the Ganga basin, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect the species. About Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) The Red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) is a freshwater turtle native to South Asia. Family: It belongs to the Geoemydidae family. It is one of the three… Continue reading Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)
Khelo India Tribal Games
News: The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games is being held from 25th March to 3rd April 2026 at Chhattisgarh. About Khelo India Tribal Games The Khelo India Tribal Games is India’s first national multi-sport event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes. It comes under Khelo India initiative. It will act as a national platform for talent identification,… Continue reading Khelo India Tribal Games
Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme from April 2026 to March 2031. About Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme The IVFRT is a mission-mode project that creates a secure, integrated, and service-oriented framework for managing the entire lifecycle of travellers. Launched in: The… Continue reading Immigration, Visa, Foreigners Registration & Tracking (IVFRT) Scheme
IIED Food Security Index
News: A new study by International Institute for Environment and Development shows India faces worsening food insecurity under rising global temperature scenarios. About IIED Food Security Index The IIED Food Security Index measures countries’ ability to ensure adequate, accessible, nutritious, and resilient food systems. Developed by: It was developed by the International Institute for Environment… Continue reading IIED Food Security Index
Rossby Waves and Wet Bulb Temperature
News: A recent study links warming oceans with rising humid heatwaves, highlighting atmospheric processes like Rossby waves influencing large-scale heat extremes. About Rossby Waves Rossby waves are large horizontal atmospheric undulations that move westward and influence global weather and climate patterns. Mechanism Role of coriolis effect: The Rossby waves form due to the variation of… Continue reading Rossby Waves and Wet Bulb Temperature
