News: Recently, the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) have been in advanced talks to encourage trading in corporate bond index derivatives to deepen the debt market. About Corporate Bond Index Derivatives Definition: Corporate bond index derivatives are financial contracts that derive their value from an index of… Continue reading Corporate Bond Index Derivatives
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Maternal Mortality (MM)
News: Recently, Puducherry has emerged as the first Union Territory in the country to bring down maternal mortality to zero. About Maternal Mortality (MM) Definition: Maternal mortality refers to the death of a woman during pregnancy or within 42 days of pregnancy termination. The cause of death must be related to or aggravated by the… Continue reading Maternal Mortality (MM)
Chabahar Port
News: Recently, the United States has revoked the sanctions waiver for Iran’s Chabahar Port. About Chabahar Port Location: It is a deep-water port located in Iran’s Sistan–Baluchistan province on the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Strait of Hormuz. It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean. Components: It… Continue reading Chabahar Port
Gulf of Finland
News: Estonia reported three Russian MiG-31s violated its airspace over the Gulf of Finland for 12 minutes. About Gulf of Finland Location: It is the easternmost extension of the Baltic Sea located in Northern Europe. Boundaries: It is bordered by Finland in the north, Russia in the east and Estonia in the south. Extension: The… Continue reading Gulf of Finland
Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya
News: ICGS Adamya, the first of eight Adamya-class Fast Patrol Vessels, was commissioned at Paradip Port, Odisha, on September 19, 2025. About Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya It is a Fast Patrol Vessel of the Indian Coast Guard for surveillance of maritime zones and other duties as per the ICG charter to safeguard India’s maritime… Continue reading Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Adamya
Universal Postal Union (UPU)
News: India has been re-elected to the Council of Administration (CA) and the Postal Operations Council (POC) of the Universal Postal Union during the 28th UPU Congress in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. About Universal Postal Union (UPU) It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for coordinating international postal policies and ensuring a… Continue reading Universal Postal Union (UPU)
SLAPP Suits
News: The Supreme Court, in a May 2024 judgment, cautioned against courts granting ‘SLAPP’ suits, or Strategic Litigation against Public Participation. About SLAPP Suits SLAPP stands for Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation. SLAPP suits are legal actions—often for defamation, libel, or similar claims—that are initiated not to win damages, but mainly to burden, intimidate, or silence critics… Continue reading SLAPP Suits
India-AI Impact Summit 2026
News: The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India, unveiled the logo and key initiatives for the India-AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit will be held on February 19-20, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About India-AI Impact Summit 2026 It will be hosted in New Delhi at Bharat Mandapam on February 19-20,… Continue reading India-AI Impact Summit 2026
Machu Picchu
News: Nearly 1,000 tourists stranded near Machu Picchu, Peru, after train services were suspended due to protests against a new bus company contract. About Machu Picchu Aspect Details About 15th-century Inca citadel, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; UNESCO World Heritage Site (1983). Location About 80 km northwest of Cusco, Peru; in… Continue reading Machu Picchu
Blue Ports Framework
News: The Department of Fisheries (DoF), under the MoFAHD and FAO launched a Technical Cooperation Programme (TCP) and held the first webinar to advance India’s Blue Ports framework. About Blue Ports Framework Blue Ports Framework It is a DoF-led approach to build Smart and Integrated Fishing Harbours that blend technological innovation with environmental stewardship, ensuring… Continue reading Blue Ports Framework
