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International IDEA 2026

News: Chief Election Commissioner of India is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026. About International IDEA International IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1995. It works to strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide. The… Continue reading International IDEA 2026

Operation Sagar Bandhu

News: Operation Sagar Bandhu is in news as India rushes urgent relief supplies to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. About Operation Sagar Bandhu Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s humanitarian relief initiative providing vital Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Guided by: The operation is guided by India’s… Continue reading Operation Sagar Bandhu

Tex-RAMPS Scheme

News: The Government of India has approved the Tex-RAMPS scheme to boost innovation and competitiveness in the textiles sector. About Tex-RAMPS Scheme Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning and Start-up (Tex-RAMPS) Scheme is for future-proofing India’s textiles and apparel ecosystem. Type of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Ministry involved: It is fully funded and… Continue reading Tex-RAMPS Scheme

Finn’s Weaver

News: Finn’s Weaver Bird is in the news because its population is rapidly declining in the Terai region. About Finn’s Weaver The Finn’s Baya (Ploceus megarhynchus) is also called as Finn’s Weaver, Yellow Weaver and Himalayan Weaver. In Uttarakhand, it is called Pahari (hill) Baya. Naming: The weaver bird was named Finn’s Weaver after Frank… Continue reading Finn’s Weaver

Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

News: The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 crore. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

NUDGE Initiative

News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is launching the second NUDGE Initiative based on its analysis of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) data for FY 2024–25. About NUDGE Initiative Full form: “Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” initiative Implementing agency: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading NUDGE Initiative

Bnei Menashe

News: Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 Bnei Menashe Jews from Northeast India to the country within the next five years. About Bnei Menashe The Menashe or Bnei Menashe are an indigenous community from Manipur and Mizoram in Northeast India. They belong mainly to the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, and Zo ethnic… Continue reading Bnei Menashe

Rare Earth Magnets

News: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ to promote manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. About Rare Earth Magnet  Rare earth magnets are permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. They are the strongest type of permanent magnets. They are made using rare earth elements such… Continue reading Rare Earth Magnets

Ningaloo Reef

News: An unprecedented marine heatwave has caused catastrophic damage to the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, killing nearly 70% of its corals. About Ningaloo Reef Location: Ningaloo Reef is located on Western Australia’s remote northwest coast along the East Indian Ocean. It is about 1,200 km north of Perth. The reef is bordered by… Continue reading Ningaloo Reef

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