News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has notified the Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme. About Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme This is the first scheme that focuses on promoting the manufacturing of passive electronic components including resistors, capacitors, connectors, inductors, speakers, relays, switches, oscillators, sensors, films and lenses. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and… Continue reading Electronics Components Manufacturing Scheme
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One-Horned Rhinos
News: The one-horned rhinos may get some more breathing space outside its biggest habitats in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary and West Bengal’s Jaldapara National Park. One-Horned Rhinos. About One-Horned Rhinos They are also known as the Indian Rhinoceros and are the largest of the three Asian rhino species. Distribution and habitat: Rhinos… Continue reading One-Horned Rhinos
India Skills Accelerator initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) partners with World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch India Skills Accelerator initiative. About India Skills Accelerator initiative It is a national public-private collaboration platform designed to enhance workforce development by addressing skill gaps and encouraging public-private partnerships. It focuses on preparing India’s youth for future job… Continue reading India Skills Accelerator initiative
Bandipur National Park
News: ‘Save Bandipur‘ protest launched as Karnataka thinks of lifting night traffic ban. Bandipur National Park. About Bandipur National Park Location: It is located in Chamarajanagar and Mysuru district (Karnataka) at the tri-junction area of the States of Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Formation: It was established as a sanctuary named Venugopala Wildlife Park in… Continue reading Bandipur National Park
Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
News: The Centre has approved the Modernization of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) as a sub-scheme of the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana(PMKSY) for the 2025-2026 period with an initial total outlay of Rs 1,600 crore. Modernisation of Command Area Development Water Management M-CADWM. About Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management… Continue reading Modernisation of Command Area Development and Water Management (M-CADWM) scheme
De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
News: In a groundbreaking achievement, scientists have successfully revived the dire wolf, an ancient species that went extinct nearly 12,500 years ago, using cutting-edge genetic engineering techniques by Colossal Biosciences. De-Extinction of Dire Wolf. About De-Extinction De-extinction, also known as resurrection biology or species revivalism, is the process of recreating extinct species or organisms using… Continue reading De-Extinction of Dire Wolf
Small Hive Beetle (SHB)
News: A young scientist from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) recently identified the presence of the invasive Small Hive Beetle (SHB), Aethina tumida, in an apiary located in Amdanga, North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal. Small Hive Beetle (SHB) About Small Hive Beetle (SHB) SHBs are small, oval-shaped beetles measuring 5–7 mm in… Continue reading Small Hive Beetle (SHB)
ZooWIN Portal
News: The government has introduced a digital platform, ZooWIN, designed to track and manage the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) across the country. About ZooWIN Portal It is a digital platform, designed to track and manage the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) across the country.… Continue reading ZooWIN Portal
Key Facts about Slovakia
News: Slovakia intends to upgrade defence ties with India as Indian President is scheduled to visit the European country. Slovakia. About Slovakia Location: It is a landlocked country in central Europe. Bordering countries: It is bordered by Poland to the north, Ukraine to the east, Hungary to the south, Austria to the west, and the… Continue reading Key Facts about Slovakia
SC verdict on Governor’s assent to Bills
News- In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court struck down Tamil Nadu Governor R.N. Ravi’s decision to withhold assent to 10 State Bills, terming it illegal and erroneous in law. SC verdict on Governor’s assent to Bills. About Supreme Court’s ruling (Tamil Nadu Governor Assent Case) The Court held that the Governor cannot sit indefinitely… Continue reading SC verdict on Governor’s assent to Bills
