News: Several studies have highlighted the increase in intensity and frequency of riverine heatwaves across rivers globally. About Riverine Heatwaves Definition: Riverine heatwaves are defined as periods where daily mean river water temperatures exceed the 90th percentile threshold of the locally defined and seasonally varying river temperatures, for at least five consecutive days. An increase… Continue reading Riverine Heatwaves
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Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
News: The Department of Financial Services approved Viability Plan 2.0 to strengthen financial stability and improve operational efficiency in Regional Rural Banks. About Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) Viability Plan 2.0: It is a revised three-year framework to improve financial sustainability and long-term competitiveness of RRBs. Implementing Ministry: Department of Financial Services (DFS)… Continue reading Viability Plan 2.0 for Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
Mission for Cotton Productivity
News: Cabinet approves “Mission for Cotton Productivity” for Self-Sufficiency in Cotton and Competitiveness in Global Textile Markets by 2030-31. About Mission for Cotton Productivity Mission for Cotton Productivity is an initiative to address bottlenecks, declining growth, and quality concerns in India’s cotton sector. It aligns with the 5F vision (Farm to Fibre to Factory to… Continue reading Mission for Cotton Productivity
Fugitive Economic Offenders
News: The Enforcement Directorate reported declaring 21 individuals as fugitive economic offenders and initiating proceedings against 54 persons under the law. About Fugitive Economic Offenders A fugitive economic offender is a person against whom a warrant for a scheduled offence of ₹100 crore or more is issued and who avoids returning to India. Legality: The… Continue reading Fugitive Economic Offenders
Girmitiyas
News: India’s External Affairs Minister is visiting Jamaica, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago, highlighting their special connection through Girmitiya communities. About Girmitiyas Girmitiyas were Indian indentured labourers who migrated to British colonies in the mid to late nineteenth century for work. Timeline: Girmitiyas migrated mainly after the British Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which created labour… Continue reading Girmitiyas
Apnoea Test
News: The Supreme Court of India observed that a plea raised concerns that the apnoea test may not conclusively determine brain death. About Apnoea Test The apnoea test is considered an essential clinical test for determining brain death by assessing loss of brainstem function. Aim: The aim is to confirm the absence of brainstem function… Continue reading Apnoea Test
Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
News: Indian space start-up GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, which is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. About Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, using the Falcon 9 rocket from California, U.S.A. OptoSAR satellite: It is a modern satellite imaging system that combines optical cameras and Synthetic… Continue reading Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
Hantavirus
News: Three people have died, and three others have fallen ill following a suspected outbreak of Hantavirus on a Netherlands-based cruise ship. About Hantavirus Hantavirus is a group of viruses carried mainly by rodents that can infect humans. The virus name comes from the Hantan River area of South Korea, where the virus was identified… Continue reading Hantavirus
e-Court Mission
News: Chief Justice of India highlighted that the e-Courts Mission integrates digital technology to remove geographical barriers and improve access to justice. About e-Court Mission It is a Pan-India project to modernize the judiciary using Information and Communication Technology for efficient justice delivery. Origin: It was conceptualized on the basis of the National Policy and… Continue reading e-Court Mission
