News: Union Education Minister released the 10th edition of the NIRF Rankings 2025 on September 4, 2025. About National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a government-approved methodology for ranking institutions of higher education across India. Released by: Ministry of Education The NIRF was launched on 29 September 2015. The… Continue reading National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF)
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Operation Black Forest
News: Union Home Minister felicitates the CRPF, Chhattisgarh Police, DRG and Cobra jawans who successfully carried out ‘Operation Black Forest’ on Karreguttalu hill. About Operation Black Forest It is a military operation conducted by Indian security forces against Naxalite insurgents in areas located between the states of Chhattisgarh and Telangana. The operation began on 21… Continue reading Operation Black Forest
Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): Separate Enumeration
News– The Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has asked the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India (RGI) to count Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) separately in the upcoming Census. It wants details on their households, population, and socio-economic conditions. The Ministry says such data is crucial to ensure that schemes like the Pradhan Mantri… Continue reading Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs): Separate Enumeration
Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
News– The Government of India has recently notified various Rules and Orders under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025, which came into effect on 1 September 2025. About Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025 Key Provisions of the Act a) Possession of valid documents– All entrants into India are required to carry valid passports or travel… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025
Vikram-32
News: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw unveiled the Vikram-32 processor at the Semicon India 2025 conference. About Vikram-32 It is India’s first indigenously developed 32-bit processor for space applications. Developed by: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), fabricated at ISRO Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Chandigarh. Upgrade: Vikram 32 (Vikram 3201) is an upgraded version of Vikram 1601, a… Continue reading Vikram-32
Exercise MAITREE-XIV
News: The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE-XIV began with a grand opening ceremony at the Joint Training Node (JTN) in Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise MAITREE-XIV It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Place: The 2025 edition will be held at Joint Training… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XIV
Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0
News: The 56th GST Council has recommended changes in GST tax rates on goods and services, from 22 September 2025. About Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 Goods and Services Tax is a comprehensive, multi-stage, destination-based indirect tax on goods and services. Purpose: Its primary purpose is to achieve “One Nation, One Tax” by reducing… Continue reading Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0
Majorana Particles
News: Scientists racing to build practical quantum computers are exploring particles like Majorana particles that are their own antiparticles to store and manipulate information. About Majorana Particles It is a fermion that is its own antiparticle. Fermions are fundamental particles, or elementary particles, which means that they have no constituent particles. Discovered by: They were… Continue reading Majorana Particles
Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
News– The Central Government has issued the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025, under the Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025. Key Highlights of the Order Exemption for armed forces personnel- Indian armed forces personnel on official duty, and their families traveling on government transport, are exempt from immigration requirements. India–Nepal and India–Bhutan Borders Indian citizens… Continue reading Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) Order, 2025
BHARATI Initiative
News: The APEDA launched its new initiative BHARATI on the sidelines of the “Food & Beverages Sector Stakeholders Meeting” chaired by Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. About BHARATI Initiative BHARATI stands for – Bharat’s Hub for Agritech, Resilience, Advancement and Incubation for Export Enablement. Launched by: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority… Continue reading BHARATI Initiative
