News: The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has approved the operational license for Units 3 and 4 of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. About Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) The Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR) forms the foundation of the first stage of India’s Three-Stage Nuclear Power Programme. It operates using natural… Continue reading Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor (PHWR)
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India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents
News: Coal and Mines Minister released the Copper and Aluminium Vision Documents at the International Conference on Sustainable and Responsible Mining in Hyderabad. India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents The Aluminium Vision Document The document lays the foundation for a globally competitive and environmentally responsible aluminium industry. Key goals outlined in the Vision Document: Scale… Continue reading India unveils Aluminium, Copper Vision Documents
17th BRICS Summit, 2025
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated today in the 17th BRICS Summit being held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on 6-7 July 2025. About 17th BRICS Summit, 2025 Host (President): Brazil Theme: ‘Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance’ Focus of 2025 Summit: The Brazilian Presidency will focus on two priorities:… Continue reading 17th BRICS Summit, 2025
Tokara Islands
News: In a rare seismic occurrence, over 1,000 earthquakes have struck Japan’s Tokara Islands in the past two weeks, causing widespread fear among residents and triggering evacuation orders. About Tokara Islands The Tokara Islands are a remote archipelago located between Kyushu (southern Japan) and the Amami Islands. They are also known as the Toshima Islands. There… Continue reading Tokara Islands
Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR)
News: The Chhattisgarh forest department has withdrawn its directive barring other government departments, NGOs, and private entities from undertaking any work related to Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR). About Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR) These are legal rights granted to forest-dwelling communities, empowering them to protect, regenerate, conserve, and manage forest resources within their traditional… Continue reading Community Forest Resource Rights (CFRR)
Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
News: Ethiopia’s Prime Minister said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile, Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), is complete and will be officially inaugurated soon. About Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) It is a gravity dam built on the Blue Nile River in Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia, near the border with Sudan. The Blue Nile… Continue reading Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)
Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
News: The PM announces that sixth generation Indian-origin citizens of Trinidad and Tobago will receive Overseas Citizens of India card soon. Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago It is an island country of the southeastern West Indies, forming the two southernmost links in the Caribbean chain. Location: It lies close to the continent of South… Continue reading Key facts about Trinidad and Tobago
SPREE 2025
News: The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has approved SPREE 2025 during its 196th ESI Corporation Meeting held in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. About SPREE 2025 It is a special initiative aimed at expanding social security coverage under the ESI Act. Aim: It is aiming to bring left-out establishments and workers into the ESI fold and… Continue reading SPREE 2025
RailOne App
News: The Union Railway Minister launched a new app, RailOne, in New Delhi on 40th Foundation Day of Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS). About RailOne App It is a comprehensive, all-in-one application with a user-friendly interface, focused on improving passenger interface with railways. Developed by: Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS) Benefits: It integrates… Continue reading RailOne App
Certificate of Deposit (CD)
News: News: PSU Banks’ share in certificates of deposits issuance rises to 69% from 6% in three years, leading to their market share zooming from single digit to nearly 70% in three years. About Certificate of Deposit (CD) A Certificate of Deposit (CD) is a negotiable, unsecured money market instrument issued by scheduled commercial banks… Continue reading Certificate of Deposit (CD)
