News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Central Sector Scheme “Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)” with an outlay of Rs.2000 crore for a period of four years from 2025-26 to 2028- 29. About Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) It is a scheme to provide financial support to… Continue reading Grant in aid to National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
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Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced that N K Premachandran has been nominated as an empanelled member to preside over the proceedings of the House. About Nomination of Panel of Chairperson Enabling provision: The Panel of Chairperson is nominated under Section 9 in Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha. Rule… Continue reading Nomination of Panel of Chairperson
Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL)
News– The Darwin Tree of Life (DToL) project is nearing the completion of its first phase. About Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL) It is a large-scale genome sequencing project that aims to decode the complete genetic information of around 70,000 species of eukaryotic organisms found in Britain and Ireland. These eukaryotic species include: Animals, Plants,… Continue reading Darwin Tree of Life (DTOL)
IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook
News: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has released the latest update of its World Economic Outlook (WEO) on July 29th. About IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook The World Economic Outlook (WEO) provides a comprehensive picture of the global economy as well as details of individual countries. Released by: International Monetary Fund (IMF) The IMF releases… Continue reading IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook
CRIB- A new Human Blood group
News: A new blood group, previously unidentified anywhere in the world, has been discovered in a South Indian woman from Kolar district in Karnataka. About CRIB- A new Human Blood group The CRIB blood group is a newly identified blood type outside the existing major systems like ABO and Rh. Full form: In recognition of… Continue reading CRIB- A new Human Blood group
“Wise Use of Wetlands”
News: Member countries of the Ramsar convention have adopted India’s resolution on ‘Promoting Sustainable Lifestyles for the wise use of Wetlands’ at Ramsar COP15 in Zimbabwe. About “Wise Use of Wetlands” The “wise use” of wetlands is the central philosophy of the Ramsar Convention. Definition: The Ramsar Convention defines wise use of wetlands as the… Continue reading “Wise Use of Wetlands”
Mount Cilo
News: Turkey’s glaciers, particularly on Mount Cilo and Mount Ararat, are rapidly melting due to the accelerating impacts of climate change. About Mount Cilo Mount Cilo is located in the Yüksekova district of Hakkâri Province, in the southeasternmost part of Turkey, near the borders with Iraq and Iran. It is the second-highest mountain in Turkey… Continue reading Mount Cilo
INS Himgiri
News: Recently, the Indian Navy formally took delivery of the advanced guided-missile frigate Himgiri. About INS Himgiri It is the first Project 17A ship to be built by GRSE. It is third vessel in the Nilgiri-class series under Project 17A. These warships are designed to be versatile, multi-mission platforms capable of addressing current and future maritime… Continue reading INS Himgiri
Appointment of State DGPs
News: The Union Government has notified a Single Window System for appointing State Director-General of Police/Head of Police Force. About Appointment of State DGPs Director-General of Police (DGP): In India, the DGP is the highest-ranking police officer in a state or union territory, and is also known as the State Police Chief. Procedure followed in… Continue reading Appointment of State DGPs
Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri
News: A Harappan site has surfaced at Ratadiya Ri Dheri in Jaisalmer district, marking the first known Indus Valley settlement in Rajasthan’s arid region. About Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri Location: It is located 60 km from Ramgarh tehsil and just 17 km northwest of Pakistan’s Sadewala in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Dating of… Continue reading Harappan Site of Ratadiya Ri Dheri
