News: A map showing the extent of the Maratha Empire in 1759 in the new NCERT Class 8 social science textbook has run into a controversy. Maratha Empire history and rulers About Maratha Empire The Marathas emerged as a formidable power in the 17th century in the Deccan region (modern-day Maharashtra). Founder: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj… Continue reading Maratha Empire
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FAO Food Price Index (FFPI)
News: According to Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Food Price Index, Global food commodity prices rose for the second month in a row in July 2025. About FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) It is a food price index by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. It measures international price movements of… Continue reading FAO Food Price Index (FFPI)
S.H.I.N.E. initiative
News: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the Department of Health Research (DHR), organized the nationwide ICMR-SHINE (Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers) outreach programme. About S.H.I.N.E. (Science, Health and Innovation for Nextgen Explorers) initiative Organizers: Conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the Department of… Continue reading S.H.I.N.E. initiative
mRNA Vaccine
News: Recently, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced that Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had canceled $500 million worth of grants and contracts for mRNA vaccine development. About mRNA Vaccine An mRNA vaccine uses messenger RNA to provide instructions for the body’s cells to produce a harmless fragment of a pathogen. This… Continue reading mRNA Vaccine
SheLeads Programme
News: The second edition of SheLeads workshop was recently inaugurated. About SheLeads Programme It is a flagship Initiative organised by the UN Women India Country Office to advance gender equality in public and political leadership. Objective – Equip women with skills, networks, and capacity to lead effectively in governance and development. Aim: Aimed at promoting… Continue reading SheLeads Programme
Starfish
News: Scientists have discovered that a bacterium caused the 2013 starfish die-off, which killed about 5 billion sea stars by causing sea star wasting disease, where their limbs fall off and bodies break down. About Starfish Starfish are marine animals belonging to the echinoderm group, commonly called “sea stars” due to their distinctive star-shaped body.… Continue reading Starfish
MERITE Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for implementation of the ‘Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education’ (MERITE) Scheme in 275 technical institutions comprising 175 engineering institutions and 100 polytechnics. About MERITE Scheme It is a key initiative aimed at enhancing the quality, equity and governance of the participating technical institutions. Full… Continue reading MERITE Scheme
RBI Grants AU Small Finance Bank Universal License, First in a Decade
News: The Reserve Bank of India has granted AU Small Finance Bank a universal banking license, the first in a decade, potentially paving the way for other small finance banks to transition. RBI Grants AU Small Finance Bank Universal License, First in a Decade The license was given under the RBI’s ‘on tap’ licensing guidelines… Continue reading RBI Grants AU Small Finance Bank Universal License, First in a Decade
Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025
News: The Parliament passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, marking a significant step in the government’s ongoing effort to modernise India’s maritime legal framework. About Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025 The Bill replaces the nearly century-old colonial period Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act of 1925, aligning Indian law… Continue reading Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025
Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025
News: The Lok Sabha cleared the ‘Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025’, aimed at streamlining maritime governance with a modern and internationally compliant approach. About Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025 It is a progressive, future-ready legislation that replaces the outdated Merchant Shipping Act of 1958. The Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 had become bulky, fragmented, and outdated with 561… Continue reading Merchant Shipping Bill, 2025
