News– The Indian Navy’s indigenously built Survey Vessel (Large), Ikshak, is set to be commissioned at Naval Base Kochi. About Survey Vessel Ikshak Constructed by– Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) Ltd., Kolkata, under the supervision of the Directorate of Ship Production and the Warship Overseeing Team (Kolkata). Indigenization: The vessel incorporates over 80% indigenous… Continue reading Survey Vessel Ikshak
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National Song (Vande Mataram)
News– Prime Minister urged citizens to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the National Song by upholding and passing on its values to future generations. About National Song (Vande Mataram) Composition: Vande Mataram was originally composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra Chatterjee and included in his novel Anand Math (1882). Significance: It enjoys a status equal to… Continue reading National Song (Vande Mataram)
World Heritage Outlook 4 Report
News: The IUCN’s World Heritage Outlook 4 report released earlier this month attributes four biggest threats to the loss of habitats and species in South Asia: climate change, tourism activities, invasive alien species, and roads. About World Heritage Outlook 4 Report It assesses the status and conservation trends of natural and mixed World Heritage sites… Continue reading World Heritage Outlook 4 Report
Duty‑Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme
News: According to a recent WTO report, India is now a top developing economy partner for Least Developed Countries, offering more extensive duty-free market access than China or the EU. About Duty‑Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme India launched the DFTP Scheme in 2008. Objective: To provide preferential market access to Least Developed Countries (LDCs). The… Continue reading Duty‑Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme
SWAMIH Fund
News: The RBI has designated SWAMIH Fund-I under the “specified exemption category” in its “Investment in AIF (Alternate Investment Fund) Directions, 2025”. As a result of this exemption, regulated entities (REs) such as banks and NBFCs investing in SWAMIH Fund-I will not be subject to the usual caps and provisioning rules applicable to AIF investments.… Continue reading SWAMIH Fund
Kunar River
News: A few days after recent border clashes with Pakistan, Afghanistan’s Taliban government announced plans to build dams on the Kunar River. About Kunar River Location: The Kunar River system spans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in Pakistan and the Afghan provinces of Nuristan, Kunar, and Nangarhar. Origin and Mouth: Its headwaters arise in the Hindu Kush Mountains,… Continue reading Kunar River
Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
News– The Government of India has announced the Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar (RVP) 2025. It includes 24 individual and one team award. About Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar Modelled on the Padma Awards, it is among the highest scientific recognitions in India, honouring excellence in science, technology, and innovation. Objective: To celebrate and acknowledge outstanding contributions by scientists,… Continue reading Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
News– The 47th ASEAN Summit is taking place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from October 26 to 30, 2025. ASEAN Summit 2025 – Key Highlights Theme: Inclusivity and Sustainability New Member: East Timor (Timor-Leste) is set to become the 11th member, marking its formal inclusion after gaining independence from Indonesia in 2002. Key Focus: The Summit… Continue reading Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Cassava/Tapioca Crop
News: South India’s tapioca (cassava) crop has recovered from a severe infestation of cassava mealybug following the successful release of a biological control agent, the parasitic wasp Anagyrus lopezi, by ICAR–NBAIR. About Cassava/Tapioca Crop Cassava is a starchy root crop from the Euphorbiaceae family. It is also known as yuca, mandioca, manioc, or tapioca. Conditions… Continue reading Cassava/Tapioca Crop
Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
News: Recently, Indian Air Force participated in multinational exercise Ocean Sky 2025 in Spain to enhance interoperability and defence cooperation. About Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 Hosted by: It is a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base, Spain, from October 20 to 31. Aim: To foster mutual learning,… Continue reading Exercise Ocean Sky 2025
