News: Government has notified Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023. About Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework The Government of India has operationalised the Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023. It is to establish a structured mechanism for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports of goods manufactured or… Continue reading Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework
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Key Facts about Lesotho
News: India and Lesotho reviewed the full spectrum of their bilateral relationship during the sixth meeting of the India-Lesotho Joint Bilateral Commission for Cooperation (JBCC) held in New Delhi. Key Facts about Lesotho Location: It is a landlocked country located in southern Africa. Largest enclave: It is entirely surrounded by South Africa, making it the largest of only three sovereign… Continue reading Key Facts about Lesotho
Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) plans to re-start issuing fresh licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)after a gap of two decades. About Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed to restart issuing fresh licences for setting up Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) after a gap of nearly… Continue reading Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
Neutrinos
News: Researchers can track spent nuclear fuel and detect illicit plutonium extraction by measuring anti Neutrino (“ghost particle”) signatures from reactors and cooling pools. About Neutrinos Neutrinos are fascinating and elusive particles that form an essential part of the standard model of particle physics. They are sometimes called “ghost particles” because they pass invisibly through… Continue reading Neutrinos
Phoenix Species Project
News: The Phoenix Species Project was launched as a global initiative with a $200 million commitment to recover 100 highly threatened species. About Phoenix Species Project Phoenix Species Project is a global initiative to recover 100 species facing imminent extinction across different countries and habitats. Launched by: The project was launched Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild and the… Continue reading Phoenix Species Project
Panari Hydropower Project and Baghain River
News: The Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) recommended wildlife clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Project in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Corridor. About Panari Hydropower Project Location: The project is located in Satna and Panna districts of Madhya Pradesh. Objective: The project aims to develop a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) by using… Continue reading Panari Hydropower Project and Baghain River
Ranipur Tiger Reserve
News: The SC-NBWL recommended clearance for the Panari Pumped Storage Hydropower Project despite concerns raised over its location in the Panna–Ranipur Tiger Reserve corridor. About Ranipur Tiger Reserve Location: It is located in the Chitrakoot district of Uttar Pradesh. It is the fourth tiger reserve of UP, after Dudhwa, Pilibhit and Amangarh (buffer of Corbett Tiger… Continue reading Ranipur Tiger Reserve
Hexavalent Vaccine
News: In a recent finding, it was found out that introducing the hexavalent vaccine under the Universal Immunisation Programme could reduce the number of injections, ease pressure on health workers and improve programme efficiency. About Hexavalent Vaccine About: A hexavalent (six-in-one) vaccine is a combination vaccine that protects infants against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough),… Continue reading Hexavalent Vaccine
Kisan Credit Card–Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (KCC–MISS)
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)
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
