News: The Reserve Bank of India has revised guidelines related to the inclusion of quarterly profits in banks’ core capital calculations, removing an earlier condition linked to provisioning for non-performing assets (NPAs). RBI Revises Capital Adequacy Norms for Banks The Reserve Bank of India has revised the Capital Adequacy Norms for Banks. Aim: This aimed… Continue reading RBI revises capital adequacy norms for banks
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Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
News: India is chairing the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) and maritime security after the West Asia war remains a major agenda. About Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA): It is an inter-governmental organisation for regional cooperation in the Indian Ocean region. Origin: The vision of IORA originated during Nelson Mandela’s… Continue reading Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)
National Panchayat Awards 2025
News: Recently, the government has announced the winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025. About National Panchayat Awards 2025 The winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025 have been announced, with 42 Panchayats from across the country being selected for the honours. Conferred by: It has been conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Frequency:… Continue reading National Panchayat Awards 2025
Spiny-tailed Lizards
News: A recent study examined seasonal nutrient intake, dietary adaptations, and foraging behaviour of Spiny-tailed Lizards in the Thar Desert. About Spiny-tailed Lizards Introduction The Indian Spiny-tailed Lizard (Saara hardwickii) is a herbivorous, burrow-dwelling desert reptile adapted to harsh arid environments. It is locally known as sanda or sandho. Habitat The species inhabits arid and semi-arid sandy… Continue reading Spiny-tailed Lizards
Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
News: A hantavirus outbreak brought attention to Tristan da Cunha, where a suspected case emerged, and the Canary Islands, where the cruise ship was headed for passenger screening. About Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands Tristan da Cunha Island is a group of islands located in the South Atlantic Ocean. They are situated between… Continue reading Tristan da Cunha Island and Canary Islands
Geocell
News: CSIR-CRRI and BPCL received record recognition for constructing the first roadblock section using geocell made from end-of-life plastic waste. About Geocell Geocell: It is a three-dimensional cellular confinement system used in geotechnical engineering to improve soil stability and load-bearing capacity. Structure: Cell Design: Geocells consist of interconnected honeycomb-like cells made from geosynthetic materials such… Continue reading Geocell
MERCOSUR Grouping
News: Recently, India and Brazil agreed to significantly expand their existing trade agreement with the MERCOSUR regional trade bloc. About MERCOSUR Grouping MERCOSUR: MERCOSUR stands for Mercado Común del Sur, which means “Common Market of the South” in Spanish. It is a regional trade bloc of South American countries. Established: It was established in 1991… Continue reading MERCOSUR Grouping
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
News: The Government has appointed Lieutenant General N S Raja Subramani as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) after General Anil Chauhan completes his tenure on 30 May. About Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) The CDS is the highest-ranking four-star military officer and permanent Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff Committee. Genesis: The idea… Continue reading Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon
News: DRDO and the IAF successfully conducted the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon off Odisha coast. About The Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system that converts unguided bombs into precision-guided weapons. Developed by: TARA has been designed and developed by the Research… Continue reading Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) Weapon
Attenboroughnculus Tau
News: Scientists at the Natural History Museum in London, United Kingdom, have discovered a new species of wasp in Chile and named it Attenboroughnculus tau. About Attenboroughnculus Tau It is a tiny parasitic wasp discovered in Chile. It was collected from Chile’s Valdivia Province in 1983. It has been named after the famed British naturalist… Continue reading Attenboroughnculus Tau
