News: Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026 commenced at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Stadium in New Delhi. About Subroto Cup International Football Tournament It is a prestigious inter-school football tournament. Conducted by: It is conducted by the Air Force Sports Control Board. Frequency of conduct: It is held annually in New Delhi. Named after: It is… Continue reading Subroto Cup International Football Tournament 2026
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Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
News: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 was passed in both Houses of Parliament on August 13, 2026, and amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act (‘MMDR Act’). About Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 The MMDR Amendment Act, 2026 amends the existing… Continue reading Key Highlights of Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026
Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme
News: The Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) scheme has strengthened India’s Export-Oriented Electronics Manufacturing Ecosystem. About Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme About: The EHTP Scheme is a 100% export-oriented scheme. Aim: It is to promote exports of electronic hardware from India and STPI has been providing Statutory Services on a single-window Clearance System under… Continue reading Electronics Hardware Technology Parks (EHTP) Scheme
National Anubhav Awards Scheme
News: The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will organise the 9th National Anubhav Awards Ceremony under the National Anubhav Awards Scheme. About National Anubhav Awards Scheme It is an annual award scheme for retiring/retired employees to showcase their significant achievements made during their service period. Launch… Continue reading National Anubhav Awards Scheme
SAMRIDH Programme
News: MeitY’s SAMRIDH Programme has supported 5 Startups through Accelerator-led Innovation. About SAMRIDH Programme Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development, and Growth (SAMRIDH) programme is to support existing and upcoming Accelerators to select and accelerate potential product based startups to scale. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Implementing agency: It is… Continue reading SAMRIDH Programme
NGOPV Shruti
News: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), ‘Shruti’ was launched marking a significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding About NGOPV Shruti Yard 3037 (Shruti) is the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) of the four NGOPVs to be constructed as part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship Yard 3039 (Sanghmitra) was the first… Continue reading NGOPV Shruti
National Scholarship Portal
News: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development released scholarship and fellowship funds for agriculture students across the country through the National Scholarship Portal. About National Scholarship Portal (NSP) The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop platform that provides a range of scholarship-related services, including student applications, application processing, approval, sanction… Continue reading National Scholarship Portal
E-Samudra
News: India took a major step towards digitising maritime governance with the launch of E-Samudra. About E-Samudra e-Samudra is a comprehensive digital platform that integrates a wide range of services for seafarers, shipping companies, ports, and other maritime stakeholders. Nodal ministry: Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways Aim: The platform aims to transform maritime governance… Continue reading E-Samudra
India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce
Source: The post “India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce” has been created based on “NITI Aayog Launches Report on “Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat@2047”” published in “Indian Express” on 7 July 2026. India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper 2- Governance Context:… Continue reading India’s Care Economy: Challenges and Opportunities for Caregiving Workforce
Asha Variety of Pigeonpea
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
