News: Indian Navy’s guided missile destroyer INS Surat successfully test-fired a medium-range surface-to-air missile in the Arabian Sea. About INS Surat It is the fourth and final stealth destroyer ship of the Project 15B- Guided Missile Destroyer Project and is popularly known as the Visakhapatnam-class. It represents an advanced iteration of the Kolkata-class destroyers built… Continue reading INS Surat
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Krishna river
News- Due to extreme heat, the Krishna River has dried up earlier than expected, significantly disrupting irrigation in Karnataka’s Bagalkot, Vijayapura, and Yadgir districts. About Krishna river Origin: The Krishna River originates near Mahabaleshwar in the Western Ghats, located in Satara district, Maharashtra. It is India’s third-longest river, following the Ganges and Godavari. In terms… Continue reading Krishna river
Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
News- Following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) unveiled a set of unprecedented retaliatory actions targeting Pakistan. About Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) It is the apex decision-making body in the Government of India on matters related to the country’s defence, national security, and law and order.… Continue reading Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS)
Enzymes and Coenzymes
News: Plants with genetically modified enzymes/coenzymes are being contemplated to be launched as source of antioxidants in future food markets. About Enzymes and Coenzymes Enzymes: They are specialized proteins that act as biological catalysts, accelerating the rate of chemical reactions in cells without being consumed or permanently altering themselves. Coenzymes: Many enzymes require some molecules… Continue reading Enzymes and Coenzymes
Sunrise Sectors
News: India aims to double the share of manufacturing in GDP to 23% helped by sunrise sectors. About Sunrise Sectors It refers to industries that are relatively new, rapidly growing, and have significant potential to drive future economic growth, innovation, and employment. Features: High rates of expansion Technological advancement Ability to attract substantial investments and… Continue reading Sunrise Sectors
Akshvi Digital Wallet
News: India has launched a one-of-its-kind e-digital wallet for disasters —Akshvi which allows communities to self-report their losses in any disaster. About Akshvi Digital Wallet Akshvi is an acronym for Aapda Kshati Vivaran (Disaster Damages Description). It is a community-driven platform, created by SEEDS (Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society) India. SEEDS aims to strengthen… Continue reading Akshvi Digital Wallet
Simla Agreement 1972
News– After the recent escalation with India following the Pahalgam incident, Pakistan put the Simla Agreement on hold. About Simla Agreement 1972 It is a bilateral peace treaty signed on July 2, 1972, between India and Pakistan, in the aftermath of the 1971 India-Pakistan War. The agreement was signed in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, by Prime… Continue reading Simla Agreement 1972
National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26
News– Union Health Minister recently launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025–26. The launch, held on the first day of World Immunization Week (April 24–30), marks a major step toward India’s goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026. About National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26 Aim: The campaign aims to achieve 100% immunisation… Continue reading National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26
SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES)
News- India has suspended the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, which resulted in the death of 26 individuals. About SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) Genesis: The SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) was officially launched in 1992, following its proposal at the Fourth SAARC Summit… Continue reading SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES)
Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
News: A recent petition in the Supreme Court has sought the invocation of Article 355 in West Bengal by deploying central armed forces, citing violence in Murshidabad. Article 355 of the Indian Constitution. About Article 355 The text of Article 355 states: “It shall be the duty of the Union to protect every State against… Continue reading Article 355 of the Indian Constitution
