News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), in collaboration with Drone Federation India (DFI), today launched the second edition of the NIDAR 2.0 under the SwaYaan initiative. About NIDAR 2.0 NIDAR 2.0 stands for National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research. It is a National Innovation Challenge for students to build smarter… Continue reading NIDAR 2.0
Tag: PIB
International Physics Olympiad 2026
News: India’s young physicists have brought immense pride to the nation by delivering an extraordinary performance at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026. About International Physics Olympiad 2026 It is an annual competition that brings together some of the brightest high school students from around the world. Selection process: Participants are tested through theoretical and… Continue reading International Physics Olympiad 2026
Amnesty Scheme, 2026 (of EPFO)
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)
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
