News: India will scale up PM-KUSUM and showcase it across developing nations through the International Solar Alliance to expand irrigation access, energy security, and clean power. About PM-KUSUM Full form: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan It is a government scheme for farmers to install solar pumps and grid-connected solar and other renewable… Continue reading PM-KUSUM
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Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA)
News: In October 2025, Russia’s State Duma voted to withdraw from the PMDA, ending the long-suspended U.S.–Russia pact on disposing weapons-grade plutonium. About Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA) It is a bilateral arms control accord between the United States and Russia, , to eliminate significant amounts of surplus weapons-grade plutonium from their military stockpiles.… Continue reading Plutonium Management and Disposition Agreement (PMDA)
Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
News: As of January 30, 2025, the Government of India has released ₹2,265.86 crore under Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY), highlighting its significant contribution to sustainable agriculture, rural digitization, and inclusive market access. About Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY) Launched in: 2015 under the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA) Aim: To promote and support… Continue reading Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana (PKVY)
Seneca Lake
News: Residents near Seneca Lake in New York continue to report mysterious loud booms, known as the “Seneca Guns,” echoing from the lake. Scientists are actively investigating the cause behind these unexplained sounds. About Seneca Lake Seneca Lake is located in upstate New York, known as the Finger Lakes. Water Sources: It is fed by… Continue reading Seneca Lake
‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid
News: Recently, the Indian Army has initiated procurement of the indigenous ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-drone Grid. About SAKSHAM About SAKSHAM stands for Situational Awareness for Kinetic Soft and Hard Kill Assets Management. It is a cutting-edge command and control network designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralise enemy drones in real time. This initiative aligns with the… Continue reading ‘SAKSHAM’ Anti-Drone Grid
Draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment released the draft National Labour & Employment Policy – Shram Shakti Niti 2025 for public consultation. About Draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025 The draft presents a renewed vision for a fair, inclusive, and future-ready world of work aligned with the national aspiration… Continue reading Draft National Labour & Employment Policy — Shram Shakti Niti 2025
Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs)
News: During the Global Fintech Fest 2025, the National e-Governance Division and National E-Governance Services Limited signed a MoU to link Entity Locker with the Digital Document Execution platform for electronic bank guarantees (e-BGs). About Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs) Paper BG: The Paper BG in India are issued as paper documents by banks, on request… Continue reading Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BGs)
Moscow Format
News: India has recently participated in the 7th Moscow Format Consultations in Moscow along with Russia, China, Iran and Central Asian countries. About Moscow Format It is a regional platform where neighbouring and major regional countries coordinate practical approaches to the Afghan peace settlement. Aim: It aims to coordinate regional approaches for an Afghan settlement,… Continue reading Moscow Format
Humpback Mahseer Fish and Lion-Tailed Macaque
News: Tamil Nadu government has sanctioned Rs. 1 crore for a new conservation programme aimed at protecting four lesser-known endangered species including the lion-tailed macaque, Madras hedgehog, striped hyena, and hump-headed mahseer fish. About Humpback Mahseer Fish The Humpback Mahseer (Hypselobarbus mussullah) is a large and striking freshwater fish. Family: Cyprinidae. It is endemic to… Continue reading Humpback Mahseer Fish and Lion-Tailed Macaque
Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS)
News: Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT City. About Foreign currency settlement system (FCSS) Launched by: The International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) The IFSCA has authorised CCIL IFSC Limited (CIL) to operate the FCSS under the relevant provisions of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007. Standard… Continue reading Foreign Currency Settlement System (FCSS)
