News: India has joined an exclusive global network for containing the Rinderpest virus, with the ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (NIHSAD), Bhopal, designated as a Category A Rinderpest Holding Facility. Rinderpest About Rinderpest Holding Facility This facility has been recognized by the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) and the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading Rinderpest
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Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)
News: Recently, the Department of Financial Services (DFS), under the Ministry of Finance, convened a colloquium of Chairpersons of Debt Recovery Appellate Tribunals (DRATs) and Presiding Officers of Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) at New Delhi. Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) About Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) are special courts established by the Government… Continue reading Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs)
PBAT plastic
News: Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat in Tripura has garnered national attention for its proactive step under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban by introducing compostable PBAT bags as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. PBAT plastic About PBAT plastic PBAT (Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate) is a biodegradable, compostable polymer. It is synthetic but behaves like natural biodegradable materials. It… Continue reading PBAT plastic
United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
News: India actively participated in the 20th Session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF20), held at the UN Headquarters in New York from May 5 to 9, 2025. United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF). About the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) The United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF) is a functional commission… Continue reading United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF)
Palaeofires
News: Recent findings show that palaeofires played an important role in shaping Earth’s history. Scientists have found evidence of these fires from about 250 million years ago in the Godavari Basin, India. Palaeofires. About Palaeofires Palaeofires refer to wildfires that occurred in ancient geological times, significantly impacting vegetation, climate, and coal formation processes. These fires… Continue reading Palaeofires
STELLAR Model
News: The State-of-the-art, Totally indigenously developed Resource Adequacy model (STELLAR) has recently been launched by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on 11 April 2025. About STELLAR Model It is a next-gen software tool for integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response. It is developed in line with Resource Adequacy Guidelines issued by… Continue reading STELLAR Model
Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) 2023-24
News: The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24 findings were released by the National Statistics Office (NSO), highlighting trends in household spending on food and non-food items. Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) 2023-24 About Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) It was conducted between August 2023 – July 2024 by NSO under the the Ministry of… Continue reading Household Consumption Expenditure Surveys (HCES) 2023-24
Global Engagement Scheme
News– The Global Engagement Scheme was recently discussed in the Lok Sabha, where the Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, provided details about its implementation. Global Engagement Scheme About Global Engagement Scheme Nodal Ministry– Ministry of Culture The Scheme aims to promote India’s rich cultural heritage internationally and enhance India’s global image. It was previously… Continue reading Global Engagement Scheme
AIKosha
News: The Central Government took a significant step under its IndiaAI Mission by launching AIKosha along with an AI Compute Portal. About AIKosha AIKosha is a secured platform designed to provide a comprehensive repository of datasets, models, and use cases to facilitate AI research and innovation in India. Aim: It aims to provide accessible AI… Continue reading AIKosha
Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the revision of the Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP). The scheme has been allocated a total outlay of ₹3,880 crore for two years, covering 2024-25 and 2025-26. Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) About Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP) The Government of… Continue reading Revised Livestock Health and Disease Control Programme (LHDCP)
