News: The Union Cabinet approved the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) to provide 100% guarantee coverage for additional credit to eligible exporters. About Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE) The CGSE is designed to provide full guarantee support to Member Lending Institutions for extending additional working capital and collateral-free loans to eligible exporters Aim:… Continue reading Credit Guarantee Scheme for Exporters (CGSE)
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YBRANT Programme
News: YBRANT Programme was launched by IICA and WNS Global Services on 11th November 2025 to prepare students for leadership roles. About YBRANT Programme Launched by: The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and WNS Global Services jointly launched the IICA–WNS YBRANT CSR, ESG & Sustainability Programme Aim: To prepare students for leadership roles that… Continue reading YBRANT Programme
Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
News: The Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 was released at COP30 in Belém on November 11, 2025, highlighting global extreme weather impacts. About Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026 The Climate Risk Index 2026 is an annual assessment that ranks countries based on the human and economic impact of extreme weather events. It shows how repeated… Continue reading Climate Risk Index (CRI) 2026
Vanadium Flow Battery
News: Ministry of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs inaugurated India’s largest and first MWh-scale Vanadium Redox Flow Battery (VRFB) system of 3 MWh capacity. About Vanadium Flow Battery VRFBs are a type of rechargeable flow battery that stores electrical energy in liquid electrolytes containing vanadium ions. How they differ from traditional batteries: Conventional batteries… Continue reading Vanadium Flow Battery
Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
News: The Climate Investment Funds (CIF), a $13 billion program under the World Bank, received $100 million from Germany and Spain to help poor countries deal with climate change impacts. About Climate Investment Fund (CIF) The CIF is an international financing mechanism established to help developing countries address climate change challenges. It was established in… Continue reading Climate Investment Fund (CIF)
Neodymium (Nd)
News: India is set to scale up its neodymium production ninefold to 500 tonnes by the end of FY27, as part of an aggressive push to boost self-reliance in rare earth elements. About Neodymium (Nd) Neodymium (symbol Nd, atomic number 60) is a ductile and malleable silvery-white metal belonging to the lanthanide series of rare-earth… Continue reading Neodymium (Nd)
World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
News: At the APEC leaders’ meeting, Xi Jinping pushed proposal for World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization to set AI governance rules and boost cooperation. About World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO) WAICO is presented as a global body to govern artificial intelligence, advancing shared rules and cooperation in this field. Proposed by: Chinese President proposed… Continue reading World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO)
Rift Valley Fever (RVF)
News: Recently, WHO confirmed an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) affecting Mauritania and Senegal, resulting in over 404 human cases and 42 deaths. About Rift Valley Fever (RVF) RVF is a viral zoonotic disease that affects both animals and humans. Caused by : The disease is caused by a Phlebovirus belonging to the Phenuiviridae… Continue reading Rift Valley Fever (RVF)
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025
News: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 for outstanding performers under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. About Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025 These Awards are given for outstanding performers under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 1.0 (JSJB) initiative, a flagship community-driven… Continue reading Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards 2025
Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025
News: The Department of Consumer Affairs proposed rules mandating country-of-origin filters on e-commerce listings and invited stakeholder comments by November 22, 2025. About Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025 Proposed by : The amendment has been proposed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India. Aim: The amendment aims to help… Continue reading Draft Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) (Second) Amendment Rules, 2025
