News: Union Minister for Science and Technology dedicated the UMMID Network to the nation at New Delhi. About UMMID Initiative UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders. Initiated by: It is a national initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology to tackle inherited genetic disorders. Launch year: It was launched in 2019.… Continue reading UMMID Initiative
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Amur Falcons
News: Three Amur falcons tagged in Manipur were recently seen wintering in Africa. They have been tracked since November 2025 as part of a Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About Amur Falcon It is a small migratory bird of prey belonging to the family Falconidae. It is known for its… Continue reading Amur Falcons
Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
News: The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. About Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks is a macro-prudential tool that requires banks to build up additional capital during periods of… Continue reading Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates
News: In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library restituted Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates to the Government of India. About Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates It is a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates with a combined weight of… Continue reading Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates
National Panchayat Awards 2025
News: Recently, the government has announced the winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025. About National Panchayat Awards 2025 The winners of the National Panchayat Awards 2025 have been announced, with 42 Panchayats from across the country being selected for the honours. Conferred by: It has been conferred by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj. Frequency:… Continue reading National Panchayat Awards 2025
Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
News: Indian space start-up GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, which is the world’s first OptoSAR satellite. About Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite GalaxEye has launched Mission Drishti, the world’s first OptoSAR satellite, using the Falcon 9 rocket from California, U.S.A. OptoSAR satellite: It is a modern satellite imaging system that combines optical cameras and Synthetic… Continue reading Mission Drishti- World’s First OptoSAR Satellite
Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
News: Ukraine intensified long-range strikes on Russian energy infrastructure including hits on Primorsk and Tuapse region. Also, LNG carrier Umm Al Ashtan resumed movement from Dahej toward Das Island via the Strait of Hormuz, signaling improving stability in the region. About Das Island Das Island is an island of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) located… Continue reading Das Island, Tuapse Region and Primorsk port
Key Facts about Jamaica
News: In a significant step towards strengthening India-Caribbean relations, India has deployed its flagship Aarogya Maitri portable healthcare infrastructure in Jamaica. Key Facts about Jamaica Jamaica is an island country of the West Indies. Location: It is located in the west-central Caribbean in the Greater Antilles archipelago. It is the third-largest island in the Caribbean… Continue reading Key Facts about Jamaica
Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)
News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) to bring transparency and standardisation to performance claims made by financial intermediaries. About Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) is a regulatory initiative designed to bring transparency and… Continue reading Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)
Tapir
News: World Tapir Day is being observed globally on 30th April to raise awareness about the species of Tapir and protect it from human encroachment. About Tapir Tapirs are large herbivorous mammals. They are also known as “living fossils” due to their lineage dating back millions of years. They form one of the oldest surviving… Continue reading Tapir
