News: Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO) has been launched by EPFO, giving employers operating exempted Provident Fund (PF) trusts a one-time opportunity to regularise their legal status. About Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO) Launched by: It has been launched by the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), under the Ministry of Labour & Employment. Application of… Continue reading Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO)
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Awiqli
News: Novo Nordisk India announced the launch of Awiqli (insulin icodec), which the company says is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. About Awiqli About: Awiqli is the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin for adults with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. Scientific name: Its… Continue reading Awiqli
Wild Water Buffalo
News: The Governing Body of National CAMPA approved four major wildlife and forestry conservation projects focusing on River Dolphins, Snow Leopards, Indian Rhinoceros, and Wild Water Buffalo to boost species population monitoring and habitat protection across India. About Wild Water Buffalo About: It is a large bovine native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.… Continue reading Wild Water Buffalo
Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026
News: The Financial Intelligence Unit–India (FIU-IND) has earned significant international recognition with its case regarding a large-scale cyber fraud, securing the Runner-up position at the prestigious Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026. About Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026 The Best Egmont Case Award is one of the highest recognitions within the Egmont Group. Note:… Continue reading Best Egmont Case Award (BECA) 2026
Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
News: The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) has significantly advanced inclusive farm mechanization, enhanced agricultural productivity, and promoted the adoption of modern technologies across India. About Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization The Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) was launched to promote farm mechanization in India. Scheme type: It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme under the Rashtriya… Continue reading Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization
Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)
News: India and Australia recently launched the Australia-India Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS). About Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS) The Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains (PACTS) is a framework between Australia and India aimed at strengthening cooperation in cyber security, critical technologies, resilient supply chains… Continue reading Partnership on Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains (PACTS)
Prambanan Temple
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today visited the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta. About Prambanan Temple It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and among the most significant in Southeast Asia. It is also the second largest in Southeast Asia after Angkor Wat in Cambodia. … Continue reading Prambanan Temple
TribeX Platform
News: TribeX Platform was launched to digitally transform tribal education and preserve India’s rich traditional heritage. About TribeX Platform It is a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts, culture, traditional knowledge and skill development. It is a one-stop digital platform for learning, documentation and preservation of tribal knowledge. Launched by: It was launched… Continue reading TribeX Platform
Durand Cup
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026. About Durand Cup The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the fifth oldest national football competition in the world. It is unique as the only football tournament in India organized and… Continue reading Durand Cup
Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26
News: Union Ministry of Education today released the Report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26. About Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) About: Performance Grading Index is to track the performance of school education systems across States and Union Territories. The framework is… Continue reading Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26
