News: In a major scientific breakthrough Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan L. Millsp.) variety ‘Asha’. About Asha Variety of Pigeonpea ICAR has developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere (T2T) reference genome of pigeonpea variety ‘Asha’. It is popularly known as ‘Arhar’ or… Continue reading Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
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Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework
News: Government has notified Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under Foreign Trade Policy 2023. About Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework The Government of India has operationalised the Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework under the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023. It is to establish a structured mechanism for inventory-based cross-border e-commerce exports of goods manufactured or… Continue reading Inventory-based Cross-border E-Commerce Export Framework
Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs). About Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) It is a combined and expanded scheme of Khelo India Scheme to harness the power of… Continue reading Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’. About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) It is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Aim: It aimed at accelerating floating solar power by providing… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
News: Recently, ‘Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. About Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN ‘Nipun’ is the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Bult by: It was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited was delivered to the Indian Navy in 2026. It draws her name from Sanskrit signifying ‘one who… Continue reading Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
Shaheed Udham Singh
News: The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi paid heartfelt tributes to the great revolutionary martyr Udham Singh on his Balidan Diwas. About Shaheed Udham Singh Shaheed Udham Singh played a significant role in the history of the Indian freedom movement. He is also known by various other names such as Sher Singh, Ude Singh, Ram… Continue reading Shaheed Udham Singh
Telecom Manufacturing Zone
News: Department of Telecommunications Signs MoU with Government of Madhya Pradesh for Establishment of Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior. About Telecom Manufacturing Zone Location: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.… Continue reading Telecom Manufacturing Zone
DAANVEER Initiative
News: DAANVEER initiative was launched to strengthen the digital infrastructure of Gram Panchayats across the country. About DAANVEER Initiative DAANVEER is a citizen participation initiative launched to strengthen the digital infrastructure of Gram Panchayats across India. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is the nodal ministry responsible for implementing the initiative. Developed by: It… Continue reading DAANVEER Initiative
BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
News: India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. About BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 It is is regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of global supply of and demand for seafarers. Published by: It is jointly published by BIMCO and the International Chamber of… Continue reading BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
Kalpasar Project
News: During his Netherlands visit, PM Narendra Modi visited the Afsluitdijk dam, and India signed an LoI with the Netherlands for technical cooperation on the Kalpasar Project. About Kalpasar Project It is a multipurpose initiative aimed at providing water for irrigation and industrial and domestic use in the water-stressed Saurashtra region of Gujarat. It envisages… Continue reading Kalpasar Project
