News: Talaq-e-Hasan is in news as the Supreme Court hears petitions challenging its validity and questions this practice in modern society. About Talaq-e-Hasan Talaq-e-Hasan is a traditional, extrajudicial, revocable Islamic divorce that only men can use under recognised Muslim personal law. It is one of the two subtypes of Talaq-ul-Sunnat and the other subtype is called… Continue reading Talaq-e-Hasan
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RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms
News: The Reserve Bank of India has added seven entities/platforms/websites, including Starnet FX, CapPlace, Mirrox to its ‘Alert List’ of unauthorised Forex Trading platform. About RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintains a forex alert list to warn the public about unauthorized online platforms that offer illegal… Continue reading RBI’s ‘Alert List’ of Unauthorised Forex Trading Platforms
Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing
News: Scientists and conservationists launched an international project on cooperation between wild dolphins and fishers in Ashtamudi Lake, Kerala. About Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing Dolphin-assisted cast net fishing is a unique, cooperative fishing technique where wild dolphins and human fishermen work together to increase fish catch efficiency. Mechanism used The Humpback dolphins rush and zigzag… Continue reading Dolphin-Assisted Cast Net Fishing
Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC)
News: Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) is in the news after its first General Body meeting reviewed the merged 5 MoES institutes. About Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC) The ESSC is an umbrella body unifying five institutes of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) for streamlined earth sciences governance. Aim: It aims to improve coordination,… Continue reading Earth System Sciences Council (ESSC)
Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
News: The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare announced revised PMFBY cover for wild animal attacks and paddy inundation from Kharif 2026. About Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) The revised framework expands crop insurance to cover localised damage from wild animal attacks and paddy inundation. The modalities follow PMFBY Operational… Continue reading Revised Insurance Framework of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY)
YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
News: Under the IndiaAI Mission, MeitY has introduced ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ initiative, a free course aimed at familiarising Indians particularly the youth with AI. About YUVA AI for ALL Initiative It is free national AI course called ‘YUVA AI for ALL’ under the IndiaAI Mission. Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Aim:… Continue reading YUVA AI for ALL Initiative
Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
News: The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners launched a Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative to halve food waste by 2030 and cut up to seven per cent from methane emissions as part of efforts to slow climate change. About Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative The Food Waste Breakthrough was launched on 13 November 2025… Continue reading Food Waste Breakthrough (FWB) Initiative
Sir Creek
News: Over a year after identifying the need for fast patrol boats and Landing Craft Assaults for deployment in Sir Creek, the Brahmaputra basin, and eastern Ladakh, the Army has moved forward by issuing two RFPs to vendors for their procurement. About Sir Creek Location: It is a fluctuating 96-km tidal estuary along the India-Pakistan… Continue reading Sir Creek
New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
News: Recently, MoSPI unveiled the new National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 during the 75th NSS anniversary and World Statistics Day in Udaipur. About New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 The National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025 is a six-digit system for classifying all economic activities in India, replacing NIC 2008 five-digit system. Launched by: Ministry of Statistics… Continue reading New National Industrial Classification (NIC) 2025
e-Jagriti Platform
News: e-Jagriti portal is in the news as an AI-enabled consumer grievance platform registering over 2.75 lakh users and enabling global access. About e-Jagriti Platform Full form: e- Justice And Grievance Redressal through Information Technology and Innovation It is a unified, AI-enabled digital grievance redressal platform that integrates all consumer dispute resolution systems into one… Continue reading e-Jagriti Platform
