News: India is marking the 10th anniversary of the three flagship social security schemes — Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY), Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) — launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 9th May 2015. About the Jan Suraksha Schemes 1. Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima… Continue reading Three Jan Suraksha Schemes
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Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
News: The IMF approved a $1 billion tranche for Pakistan under the $7-billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $1.3 billion under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). India abstained from voting, raising concerns over Pakistan’s track record and the risk of misuse of funds. About the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) The EFF offers medium- to… Continue reading Extended Fund Facility (EFF)
Pangenome
News: Scientists have created the first-ever ‘pangenome’ for rice by combining essential genetic segments from 144 wild and cultivated rice varieties across Asia to form a comprehensive reference genome. About Pangenome A pangenome is a comprehensive collection of genome sequences from multiple individuals of the same species. It aims to capture the full range of genetic… Continue reading Pangenome
Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project (TBMRP)
News: In a major step towards ensuring regional water security, the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Saturday to collaboratively implement the Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project. About Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project (TBMRP) TBMRP is a joint initiative between the Governments of Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to mitigate… Continue reading Tapti Basin Mega Recharge Project (TBMRP)
Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme
News: The Ministry of Coal has signed the Coal Gasification Plant Development and Production Agreement (CGPDPA) with selected applicants under Category II of the Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme. These include Jindal Steel and Power Limited, New Era Cleantech Solution Private Limited, and Greta Energy and Metal Private Limited. About Coal Gasification • Coal gasification… Continue reading Coal Gasification Financial Incentive Scheme
Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker
News: Karnataka MLA G. Janardhan Reddy has been disqualified from the State Legislative Assembly after being convicted by the Principal Special Judge for CBI cases in Hyderabad. The disqualification is effective from May 6, 2025, as per Article 191(1)(e) of the Constitution and Section 8 of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. About the… Continue reading Disqualification of a Sitting Lawmaker
United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
News: India actively participated in the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20), held at the UN Headquarters in New York from May 5 to 9, 2025. About the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a functional commission under the UN Economic and Social… Continue reading United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN)
News: Recently, the Quad nations gathered at the Asia-Pacific Centre for Security Studies in Honolulu, Hawaii, to conduct a Tabletop Exercise simulating the launch of the Quad Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN). About Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) The Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN) is a multilateral initiative aimed at establishing a coordinated logistics framework to support civilian-led… Continue reading Indo-Pacific Logistics Network (IPLN)
Persian Gulf
News– The US President Donald Trump plans to officially rename the ‘Persian Gulf’ as the ‘Arabian Gulf’ during a visit to Saudi Arabia, aligning with the preferences of Arab Gulf nations. About Persian Gulf Location– The Persian Gulf is a shallow marginal sea of the Indian Ocean, located in Western Asia, and bordered by several… Continue reading Persian Gulf
Air Defence Systems
News- India recently has targeted Pakistan’s air defence systems in response to multiple drone and munition attacks across the western border. About Air Defence Systems Air defence systems are designed to detect, track, and neutralise aerial threats like fighter jets, drones, and missiles. They play a critical role in protecting national airspace and enabling offensive… Continue reading Air Defence Systems
