News: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India, as Chair of the APO, from 20 to 22 May 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About Asian Productivity Organization (APO) It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961 to increase productivity in the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation.… Continue reading Asian Productivity Organization (APO)
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Booker Prize 2026
News: Taiwanese author Yáng Shuāng-zǐ and translator Lin King won the 2026 International Booker Prize for ‘Taiwan Travelogue’, becoming the first book translated from Mandarin Chinese to receive the prestigious literary award. About Booker Prize 2026 The Booker Prize 2025, one of the most prestigious awards in English-language fiction. Awarded by: The Booker Prize Foundation First award: The Booker… Continue reading Booker Prize 2026
L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
News: Five women scientists were named laureates of the 2026 L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards in Paris on May 19, 2026. About L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards Establishment: The Awards were created in 1998 through a joint partnership between the French cosmetics company L’Oréal and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Continue reading L’Oréal–UNESCO For Women in Science International Awards
SHE-MARTs Initiative
News: The Ministry of Rural Development initiated a nationwide roadmap for women-led rural marketing ecosystems through the SHE-MART initiative. About SHE-MARTs Initiative SHE-MART (Self Help Entrepreneur Marts) is an initiative to empower women entrepreneurs by creating community-owned retail outlets within cluster-level federations of self-help groups. Announced in: It was announced in the Union Budget 2026–27.… Continue reading SHE-MARTs Initiative
Canine Distemper
News: Another tiger was found dead in Kanha Tiger Reserve, and authorities suspect the sixth CDV-related death within one month. About Canine Distemper Canine Distemper is a contagious and serious viral disease caused by theCanine Distemper Virus (CDV) that affects dogs and several mammals, but it does not affect humans. Virus Type: It is caused by… Continue reading Canine Distemper
Zonal Councils
News: A high-level meeting of the Central Zonal Council took place at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh under Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. About Zonal Councils Origin Prime Minister Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. Legality: They were established under States Reorganisation Act,… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
News: The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. About Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks is a macro-prudential tool that requires banks to build up additional capital during periods of… Continue reading Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
Jaggery Production and Processing in India
News: There has been an increase in Jaggery Production and Processing in India due to government initiatives and rising demands. About Jaggery Production and Processing in India India is the world’s largest Jaggery producer. India accounts for over 70 per cent of global jaggery production. Nearly 20–30 per cent of the country’s sugarcane production is… Continue reading Jaggery Production and Processing in India
Greenshoe Option
News: The Food Corporation of India (FCI) is set to raise short-term debt of ₹50,000 crore from scheduled banks for a three-month tenure, with a green shoe option to mop up an additional ₹25,000 crore. About Greenshoe Option A green shoe option is a clause contained in the underwriting agreement of an IPO. This option… Continue reading Greenshoe Option
Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently conferred with Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. Key Facts about Sweden Location: Sweden is a Northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.… Continue reading Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross
