News: Ministry of Power conceives an ‘India Energy Stack’ to build the Digital Backbone for India’s Power Sector. About India Energy Stack (IES) It is a Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) initiative that will provide a standardized, secure, and open platform to manage, monitor, and innovate across the electricity value chain. Aim: This pioneering initiative is… Continue reading India Energy Stack (IES)
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Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approves Employment-Linked Incentive scheme with an allocation of ₹99,446 crore to support employment generation. About Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme The ELI scheme is an innovative initiative by the Indian government intended at addressing the country’s increasing employment challenges. The scheme aims to support employment generation, enhance employability and social security across… Continue reading Employment-Linked Incentive (ELI) Scheme
Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
News: Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme with a corpus of Rs. One lakh Crore. About Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme Aim: To boost research, development, and innovation in India, especially in strategic and emerging (sunrise) sectors Overseeing Authority: Prime Minister-led ANRF Governing Board, Executive Council of… Continue reading Research Development and Innovation (RDI) Scheme
RBI’s Financial Stability Report – June 2025
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its June 2025 Financial Stability Report (FSR), highlighting the continued resilience of India’s financial system. About RBI’s Financial Stability Report The Financial Stability Report is released by the RBI every 6 months. It is based on the collective assessment of the Financial Stability and Developmental Council (FSDC)… Continue reading RBI’s Financial Stability Report – June 2025
ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in 2024
News: Zoological Survey of India’s flagship publication, Animal Discoveries-2024, documents 683 new faunal discoveries from across the country. ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in 2024 Animal Discoveries-2024: It is Zoological Survey of India’s flagship publication which documents 683 new faunal discoveries from across the country, 459 of the species being new and 224 newly recorded… Continue reading ZSI records 683 faunal discoveries in 2024
Bar Council of India (BCI)
News: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has clarified that any Master of Laws (LL.M.) programme offered without its prior approval, will be considered unauthorised. About Bar Council of India (BCI) It is a statutory body created by Parliament under the Advocates Act, 1961. Purpose: It was established to regulate and represent the Indian Bar.… Continue reading Bar Council of India (BCI)
Secondary Pollutants
News: CREA study says that secondary pollutants constitute up to third of PM2.5 pollution in the country. About Secondary Pollutants Secondary pollutants are air pollutants that are not emitted directly from a source (such as vehicles or factories) but are formed in the atmosphere through chemical reactions involving primary pollutants and other atmospheric components like… Continue reading Secondary Pollutants
Botrytis fungus
News: A recent study found that Botrytis fungi, known for creating noble rot in fine wines, have a unique genetic setup. About Botrytis fungus It is a necrotrophic fungus that infects ripe grapes. The fungus pierces the grape skin, causing dehydration as water evaporates. This concentrates the sugars, acids, and flavors in the grape, which is… Continue reading Botrytis fungus
Litchi Cultivation
News: India dispatches its first consignment of rose-scented litchis to Qatar. About Litchi Cultivation It is a tropical fruit popular for its sweet taste and juicy texture. Litchi requires a moist sub-tropical climate for optimal growth. The crop is highly sensitive to winter frost and cannot tolerate dry heat during summer. Temperature: The general temperature… Continue reading Litchi Cultivation
World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025
News: India to host the prestigious World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) in 2029, a monumental achievement sparked by the visionary leadership of Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU). About World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) The WPFG are an Olympic-style competition with thousands of athletes representing First Responders from different countries across the world. This includes… Continue reading World Police and Fire Games (WPFG) 2025
