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Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

News: The Union Cabinet approved the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets with a financial outlay of Rs. 7,280 crore. About Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative to build a complete domestic supply chain from rare earth oxides to finished… Continue reading Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM)

NUDGE Initiative

News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is launching the second NUDGE Initiative based on its analysis of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) data for FY 2024–25. About NUDGE Initiative Full form: “Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” initiative Implementing agency: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading NUDGE Initiative

Bnei Menashe

News: Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 Bnei Menashe Jews from Northeast India to the country within the next five years. About Bnei Menashe The Menashe or Bnei Menashe are an indigenous community from Manipur and Mizoram in Northeast India. They belong mainly to the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, and Zo ethnic… Continue reading Bnei Menashe

Rare Earth Magnets

News: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ to promote manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. About Rare Earth Magnet  Rare earth magnets are permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. They are the strongest type of permanent magnets. They are made using rare earth elements such… Continue reading Rare Earth Magnets

Ningaloo Reef

News: An unprecedented marine heatwave has caused catastrophic damage to the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, killing nearly 70% of its corals. About Ningaloo Reef Location: Ningaloo Reef is located on Western Australia’s remote northwest coast along the East Indian Ocean. It is about 1,200 km north of Perth. The reef is bordered by… Continue reading Ningaloo Reef

Sirpur Archaeological Site

News: Chhattisgarh government is giving the Sirpur archaeological site a major upgrade, including battery-operated golf carts, digital exhibits, and immersive storytelling modules, as part of its efforts to prepare Sirpur for a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. About Sirpur Archaeological Site Location: Sirpur is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. The site dates back… Continue reading Sirpur Archaeological Site

Abujhmadiya Tribe

News: The Abujhmadiya tribe is in news because its members are increasingly participating in the Bastar Olympics sports tournament. About Abujhmadiya Tribe It is sub-group and sub-caste of the Gond tribe of the Central India region. On racial grounds, they are placed in the Pre-Dravidian or Proto-Australoid group, with generally medium height and strong physique.… Continue reading Abujhmadiya Tribe

Lachit Borphukan

News: Every year, 24th November is celebrated as Lachit Diwas to mark the birth anniversary of Ahom general Lachit Borphukan. About Lachit Borphukan Lachit Borphukan was an Ahom army commander known for leading the 1671 Battle of Saraighat against the Mughals. Birth: He was born on 24th November 1622. Battle of Saraighat: In the 1671… Continue reading Lachit Borphukan

SIDDHI 2.0 Platform

News: SIDDHI 2.0 is in the news because CCRAS has launched its second edition as a two-day national conclave in Vijayawada. About SIDDHI 2.0 Platform Full form: Scientific Innovation in Drug Development, Healthcare & Integration (SIDDHI 2.0)  It is the second edition of CCRAS’s flagship industry–research interface initiative in Ayurveda. Launched by: It has been… Continue reading SIDDHI 2.0 Platform

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