News: Union Home Minister addressed the ‘Golden Jubilee Celebration’ of the Department of Official Language in New Delhi as the Chief Guest. About Official Language Constitutional Provisions Part XVII of the Constitution (Articles 343–351) governs language use in the Union, States, Parliament, judiciary, and inter-state communication. So, the official language policy of India is enshrined… Continue reading Official Language
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Manasarovar Lake
News: The Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra has officially resumed after a five-year hiatus, with the first group of 36 Indian pilgrims reaching Manasarovar Lake in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. About Manasarovar Lake Location: Manasarovar Lake (also called Mapam Yum Tso in Tibetan) is located in the Tibet Autonomous Region (Xizang) of China. It lies at… Continue reading Manasarovar Lake
International Potato Centre (CIP)
News: India to set up a regional wing of the Peru-based International Potato Center (CIP) with a focus on the potato and sweet potato. About International Potato Centre (CIP) It was founded in 1971 with a focus on the potato, sweet potato and Andean roots and tubers. It primarily works in South America, Africa and… Continue reading International Potato Centre (CIP)
Weight Loss Drug – Wegovy
News: Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has launched its weight loss drug Wegovy as a once-a-week injection in India. About Weight Loss Drug – Wegovy It is a prescription weight loss drug developed by Danish pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. It contains semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist originally developed for type 2 diabetes but found to be… Continue reading Weight Loss Drug – Wegovy
Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW)
News: Tech giants, airlines and fast fashion firms lining up to buy carbon credits from ERW projects to “offset” or cancel out their own emissions. About Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) It is an innovative, nature-based carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology designed to combat climate change by accelerating the earth’s natural rock weathering process. ERW speeds… Continue reading Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW)
Cancer Drugs
News: A significant investigation uncovered that several cancer medications distributed to more than 100 countries have not met quality standards. This revelation prompts critical questions about the identity and usage of these drugs. About Cancer Drugs Cancer drugs are medications used to destroy or inhibit the growth of cancer cells, playing a crucial role in… Continue reading Cancer Drugs
Tansen
News: The Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed an appeal seeking permission to perform religious and cultural activities at the tomb of Tansen in Gwalior. About Tansen Birth: He was born into a Hindu Gaur Brahmin family in Gwalior as Ramtanu Pandey. Guru: He was discipled to Swami Haridas, the legendary composer from Vrindavan and court… Continue reading Tansen
RBI lowers priority sector lending target for Small Finance Banks
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has relaxed priority sector lending (PSL) norms for small finance banks (SFBs). About Priority Sector Lending (PSL) It refers to the mandatory lending targets set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for banks and financial institutions to ensure that certain sectors of the economy receive adequate credit… Continue reading RBI lowers priority sector lending target for Small Finance Banks
Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP)
News: RBI ropes in banks to build Digital Payment Intelligence Platform to bolster fraud risk management by facilitating real-time intelligence sharing. About Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP) It is a forthcoming, RBI-led digital public infrastructure (DPI) designed to strengthen fraud risk management in India. Objective: The platform seeks to bolster fraud risk management by facilitating… Continue reading Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP)
Amended BharatNet Program (ABP)
News- Gujarat became the first state to implement the Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) under a state led model. About Amended BharatNet Program Background The Government of India initiated the BharatNet project in October 2011 under the Ministry of Communications. This ambitious initiative seeks to deliver affordable high-speed internet connectivity to all Gram Panchayats across the… Continue reading Amended BharatNet Program (ABP)
