News: Recently , President Droupadi Murmu expressed happiness that the Siddi tribal community, a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group, has achieved a literacy rate of over 72 per cent. About Siddi Tribal Community The Siddi are an ethnic group in India and Pakistan with African roots from the Bantu community. They are also called Sheedi, Sidi,… Continue reading Siddi Tribal Community
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Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs)
News: Indian researchers at RRI, used a general-purpose quantum computer to certify true random numbers, making real-life deployment feasible and strengthening digital security. About Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) QRNGs use quantum phenomena to generate truly random numbers for secure cryptographic keys and critical security applications. Working Mechanism QRNGs tap the built-in uncertainty of quantum… Continue reading Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs)
Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025
News: Sa-Dhan’s Bharat Microfinance Report 2025, highlights rising delinquencies in FY2024–25 and a temporary slowdown. About Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 Prepared by: The Bharat Microfinance Report 2025 has been prepared by Sa-Dhan, in partnership with NABARD, using data from over 200 micro-lending institutions that cover 98% of industry operations. It brings together information from… Continue reading Sa-Dhan Bharat Microfinance Report 2025
Sawalkote Hydel Project
News: The Indian government has now recommended environmental clearance for the 1,856-MW Chenab project in Jammu and Kashmir. About Sawalkote Hydel Project Location : The project is located in Jammu and Kashmir, (Ramban district) River: The project is on the Chenab River. Build by: The project will be built by National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC)… Continue reading Sawalkote Hydel Project
National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
News: India launched its National Red List Roadmap at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, unveiling Vision 2025–2030 for the National Red List Assessment (NRLA). About National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative The NRLA is a nationally coordinated, inclusive, and science-based framework to assess and monitor the conservation status of Indian species, aligned… Continue reading National Red List Assessment (NRLA) Initiative
National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
News: Recently, on the occasion of the World Mental Health Day 2025, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare launched several new initiatives for the National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App. About Tele MANAS Programme Launched in: 2022 The programme was introduced as a toll-free helpline (14416) available nationwide, offering… Continue reading National Tele Mental Health Programme (Tele MANAS) and Tele MANAS App
Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
News: The Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. About Nobel Prize for Literature 2025 Winner: It has been awarded to Hungarian author László Krasznahorkai. The Swedish Academy gives the award. It carries a monetary reward of 11 million Swedish crowns (approximately USD 1.2 million) Krasznahorkai is regarded as a great… Continue reading Nobel Prize for Literature 2025
Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025
News: The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. About Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025 Winners: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar Yaghi. Awarded For: Their pioneering work in developing Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) which is a new class… Continue reading Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2025
Appointment of District Judges
News: Recently, the Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment regarding the appointment of District Judges. The judgment allows young judicial officers to be appointed as District or Additional District Judges to enhance efficiency and reduce pendency in subordinate courts. About Appointment of District Judges Constitutional provision: Article 233 of the Indian Constitution deals with the… Continue reading Appointment of District Judges
Great Green Wall Initiative
News: The initiative is in the news due to funding–implementation gaps, slow disbursements since 2021 pledges, and a renewed push through the Great Green Wall Accelerator. About Great Green Wall Initiative It is a landmark project aimed at combating desertification, restoring degraded lands, and improving livelihoods across the Sahel and Sahara regions of Africa. Launched… Continue reading Great Green Wall Initiative
