News: A third-party ISEC assessment found that KCC–MISS reduced farmers’ interest burden and improved agricultural value addition across diverse agro-regions. About Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS) Type: Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC-MISS) is a Central Sector Scheme, launched in 2006–07. Nodal Ministry: It is under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’… Continue reading Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS)
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Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26
News: The Department of Science and Technology released the Research and Development Statistics 2025-26, highlighting record R&D expenditure and private-sector leadership. Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26 Released by: It is released by the Department of Science and Technology (DST). Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26: Record R&D Expenditure: India’s Gross… Continue reading Key Highlights of Research and Development Statistics 2025-26
Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
News: The Centre has launched a Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP), outlining measures across Northeast India. About Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) India has launched Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP) on the occasion of International Clouded Leopard Day, Objective: It has been launched outlining measures to protect habitats, improve scientific monitoring and… Continue reading Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan (CAP)
PowerBank-50
News: The company’s PowerBank-50 successfully powered a payload aboard Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 ‘Aagaman’ mission. About PowerBank-50 Designed by: It is an indigenously developed satellite battery pack designed by the Hyderabad-based spacetech startup TakeMe2Space. It is designed specifically for small satellites. It is India’s first indigenously developed satellite battery to achieve the coveted ‘flight heritage’ status. Note:… Continue reading PowerBank-50
Cyclosporiasis
News: The U.S. is investigating a major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, with Michigan reporting over 11,000 cases and two deaths. About Cyclosporiasis Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne intestinal illness. It is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a microscopic coccidian protozoan parasite. Mode of Transmission: The infection spreads through the faeco-oral route by consuming food or water… Continue reading Cyclosporiasis
Nitrosamines as Hidden Carcinogens
News: Nitrosamines have gained attention because they are hidden chemicals present in foods, water, pharmaceuticals, and tobacco that are linked to cancer risk. About Nitrosamines as Hidden Carcinogens Nitrosamines are organic compounds that contain alkyl and an aryl group with the following nitrogen and oxygen group: N–N=O. Formation: They are formed when amines react with… Continue reading Nitrosamines as Hidden Carcinogens
Key Facts About Uzbekistan
News: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during a recent high-level talks. Key Facts About Uzbekistan Location: Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is also one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world… Continue reading Key Facts About Uzbekistan
Kamlang Tiger Reserve
News: India added Glaw Lake as Arunachal Pradesh’s first Ramsar Site, located within Kamlang Tiger Reserve, raising India’s total Ramsar Sites to 101. About Kamlang Tiger Reserve Kamlang Tiger Reserve is a protected area in Arunachal Pradesh and forms part of the Eastern Himalayan Biodiversity Hot Spot. Location: It is located in the southeastern part of… Continue reading Kamlang Tiger Reserve
Ujh Multipurpose Project
News: The status and phased implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project (MPP) has been reviwed in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir. About Ujh Multipurpose Project It is a multipurpose(Hydropower, Irrigation and Drinking) River valley scheme and is first of its kind in Jammu and Kashmir. Associated river: The proposed project is on the… Continue reading Ujh Multipurpose Project
Pampa River
News: Torrential rainfall in Kerala’s Pathanamthitta district caused the Pampa River to overflow its banks, leading to widespread flooding in Ranni, Aranmula, Kozhencherry and Cherukolpuzha. About Pampa River It is the third longest west flowing river of Kerala (after Periyar & Bharathapuzha). It is also known as Pamba River. It is known as the ‘Dakshina… Continue reading Pampa River
