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Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity

News: The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda recently signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity during a meeting hosted by President Donald J. Trump. About Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity The Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda peace agreement is officially known as the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity. Signed on: It… Continue reading Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity

Cosmic Filament

News: Recently, University of Oxford researchers reported a cosmic filament about 50 million lightyears long that is traced by at least 14 galaxies. About Cosmic Filament A cosmic filament is one of the largest thread-like structures in the universe’s cosmic web that links giant clusters of galaxies through long, thin strands. Formation A filament forms… Continue reading Cosmic Filament

Finfluencers

News: SEBI has directed Mumbai-based financial influencer Avadhut Sathe and his Avadhut Sathe Trading Academy to cease offering investment advice or research services, as they are not properly registered. About Finfluencers A finfluencer is a social media influencer who shares advice or information on financial topics such as saving, investing, budgeting, cryptocurrency, and wealth-building. They… Continue reading Finfluencers

Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme

News: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over seven technologies developed under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme to the three Services. About the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme The Technology Development Fund (TDF) is established under the Make in India initiative to promote self-reliance in defence technology. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Defence… Continue reading Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme

Onchocerciasis

News: Niger becomes the first country in the African Region to eliminate onchocerciasis. About Onchocerciasis Onchocerciasis, or river blindness, is a parasitic disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus. It is the second leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide after trachoma. Transmission: The disease is transmitted to humans through repeated bites from infected blackflies of the Simulium… Continue reading Onchocerciasis

Hindu Rate of Growth

News- Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit that the phrase “Hindu rate of growth” reflected a colonial mindset.. About Hindu Rate of Growth It is a term that describes India’s low economic growth rates from the 1950s to the 1980s, which averaged around 3.5%. Term Coined By: It was… Continue reading Hindu Rate of Growth

Right to Disconnect

News- The Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 was recently introduced in Lok Sabha by MP Supriya Sule to promote work–life balance. About Right to Disconnect It is the right of workers not to engage in work-related activities or communications through digital tools (including smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers) or other communication tools outside working… Continue reading Right to Disconnect

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

News- The DGCA granted IndiGo temporary exemptions from new Flight Duty Time Limitation (FDTL)  norms to stabilise operations after widespread flight cancellations and severe disruptions. About the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body in the field of civil aviation that primarily deals with safety issues… Continue reading Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)

Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025

News: Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025, the fifth India–Malaysia joint military exercise, began at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan. About Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025 is a bilateral joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Royal Malaysian Army. Origin: It  has been conducted since 2012. Aim: The aim is to jointly rehearse sub-conventional… Continue reading Exercise Harimau Shakti-2025

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