vdAdmin July 10, 2025
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)/What is Crowdfunding?
Why in News? The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) released a report on July 9, 2025, highlighting how digital platforms are increasingly being misused for terror financing. The report cited examples of the Pulwama terror attack (2019) and Gorakhnath Temple attack (2022), where online payment services, VPNs, and e-commerce platforms were exploited for raising and […]
vdAdmin July 7, 2025
Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) :
Why in News ? The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has issued a five-year operational licence to the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. (NPCIL) on July 3, 2025, for two indigenously developed 700 MWe Pressurised Heavy Water Reactors (PHWRs) at the Kakrapar Atomic Power Station (KAPS) in Gujarat. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains […]
vdAdmin July 2, 2025
India Energy Stack (IES)
The India Energy Stack (IES) is a Digital Public Infrastructure initiative by the Ministry of Power to create a unified, secure, and interoperable digital platform for India’s energy sector. It tackles issues like fragmented systems, lack of unique identifiers, and limited data access. Inspired by Aadhaar and UPI, IES aims to transform the power sector […]
vdAdmin July 2, 2025
INS Udaygiri
Why in News? INS Udaygiri, a stealth frigate under Project 17A, was delivered to the Indian Navy on July 1, 2025, by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDSL). As the second vessel of the Nilgiri-class stealth frigates, it marks a significant milestone in India’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat (self-reliance) initiative, boasting 75% indigenous content. The warship enhances the […]
vdAdmin July 1, 2025
The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025/What is BhashaSetu,?
The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025 Why in News ? The WAVEX Startup Challenge 2025, launched by the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry, invites startups to develop ‘BhashaSetu,’ an AI-powered multilingual translation solution. The hackathon focuses on creating tools for real-time translation, transliteration, and voice localization across at least 12 major Indian languages to promote inclusive […]
vdAdmin June 30, 2025
E-SECBHR app
Why in News ?Bihar became India’s first state to implement mobile app-based voting during municipal bypolls and elections in six Nagar Panchayats, marking a significant electoral innovation. Inclusive Voting: The initiative targeted senior citizens, disabled individuals, and pregnant women, enabling them to vote from home, enhancing accessibility in districts like Patna, Buxar, Rohtas, and East […]
vdAdmin June 30, 2025
Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP)
Why in News? India is transitioning towards eco-friendly port operations by introducing electric tugboats under the Green Tug Transition Programme (GTTP). The Deendayal Port Authority (DPA) at Kandla has become the first port in India to procure battery-powered tugboats, marking a significant step toward sustainability in maritime operations. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims […]
vdAdmin June 25, 2025
Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy
Why in News? In recent years, Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy has emerged as a groundbreaking treatment for patients suffering from aggressive blood cancers resistant to conventional therapies. Relevance : UPSC Pre & Mains Prelims : Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy Mains : GS 3/Technology What is CAR T-Cell Therapy? Chimeric Antigen Receptor […]
vdAdmin June 23, 2025
Daily Current Affairs : : 23 JUNE 2025,B-2 Spirit stealth bombers
Why in News? On June 21, 2025, the U.S. launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan using B-2 Spirit stealth bombers armed with GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator bombs. Former President Donald Trump hailed it as a “spectacular military success,” claiming Iran’s nuclear capabilities were “obliterated.” The 40-hour B-2 mission, […]
vdAdmin June 20, 2025
Heavy Water Reactors ( HWR)
Why in News ? Israel has recently launched airstrikes on Iran’s Arak heavy water reactor, highlighting concerns about the potential production of plutonium for atomic weapons. Relevance : Pre & Mains Prelims: HWR/IAEA Mains : GS II- / GS 3 –Environment The strikes targeted several Iranian nuclear sites, including the Natanz enrichment facility, centrifuge workshops […]
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