News- The European Space Agency (ESA) has officially decommissioned its Global Astrometric Interferometer for Astrophysics (GAIA) mission after more than a decade of operation. GAIA Mission. About GAIA Mission It aimed to create the largest and most precise 3D map of the Milky Way by surveying about 1% of its 100 billion stars. It was… Continue reading GAIA Mission
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Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
News- India recently conducted a successful flight test of the Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) from a defense test facility off the Odisha coast. Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile. About Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile It is an indigenously developed weapon system by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This quick-reaction missile is… Continue reading Vertically Launched Short-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
India BioEconomy Report 2025
News-The India BioEconomy Report 2025 has estimated India’s bioeconomy to be valued at over $165 billion, contributing more than 4.2% of the country’s GDP. India BioEconomy Report 2025. About India BioEconomy Report It is an annual publication by the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC that tracks the growth and performance of India’s bioeconomy The bioeconomy… Continue reading India BioEconomy Report 2025
Baalpan ki Kavita
News– The Union education ministry has launched the “Baalpan ki Kavita” initiative. About Baalpan ki Kavita The Ministry of Education has introduced the Baalpan Ki Kavita initiative to revive and preserve traditional Indian nursery rhymes and poems for young children. This initiative focuses on compiling a diverse collection of rhymes and poems across all Bhartiya… Continue reading Baalpan ki Kavita
Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
News- The Chief Minister of Maharashtra described the Third Battle of Panipat as a symbol of Maratha valor during a discussion in the State Assembly. Third Battle of Panipat (1761). About Third Battle of Panipat (1761) The Third Battle of Panipat, fought on 14 January 1761, was one of the largest and bloodiest battles of… Continue reading Third Battle of Panipat (1761)
Samarth Incubation Program
News- The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT) recently launched the ‘Samarth’ incubation program. Samarth Incubation Program. About Samarth Incubation Program Objective: The programme is designed to support startups working in areas such as telecom software, cybersecurity, 5G and 6G technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT) applications, and quantum technologies. The initiative aims… Continue reading Samarth Incubation Program
Senkaku Islands
News- Japan has expressed strong concerns over the extended presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels near the disputed Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea. About Senkaku Islands Location: The Senkaku Islands are an uninhabited group of 8 islands situated in the East China Sea. Current Control: The islands are currently administered and controlled by… Continue reading Senkaku Islands
Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
News- Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park has become India’s first zoo to preserve DNA samples of wildlife. Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park. About Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park Location– It is situated in Darjeeling, in the Indian state of West Bengal. Features: It is the largest high altitude zoo in India. It specializes in breeding… Continue reading Padmaja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park
Equalisation Levy
News- The government has proposed the abolition of the 6% Equalisation Levy on online advertising in the Finance Bill 2025. This move will benefit advertisers on digital platforms like Google, X and Meta. Equalisation Levy. About Equalisation Levy The Equalisation Levy was introduced in India through the Finance Act, 2016, to tax digital transactions—specifically, income… Continue reading Equalisation Levy
BHIM 3.0
News- NPCI BHIM Services Ltd. (NBSL), a subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), introduced BHIM 3.0. About BHIM (Bharat Interface for Money) It is Unified Payments Interface(UPI) based payment interface application that allows real time fund transfer. It was launched in 2016. Developer: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Purpose: To promote… Continue reading BHIM 3.0
