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67th Annual Grammy Awards 2025 : Event Overview The Grammy Awards were held amid California’s wildfire crisis, with the Recording Academy raising funds for relief efforts and honoring first responders. Biggest Nominee Beyoncé: 11 nominations, setting a new record for most Grammy nominations by a female artist (99 total). Key Winners Album of the Year: […]

Uttar Pradesh Launches the “Conservation of Wetlands for the Future of All” Program Environmental Importance: Wetlands play a critical role in maintaining ecosystems by conserving groundwater, aiding irrigation, providing drinking water, and controlling floods and droughts. They also store carbon and help in the conservation of aquatic life, plant species, and migratory birds. Resources and […]

Why in News? Thousands of demonstrators have recently gathered in Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires and in cities across the country to protest President Javier Milei’s speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos last week, during which he slammed ‘wokeism,’ feminism and other progressive ideals. Wokeism refers to a social and cultural movement that emphasizes […]

Public Sector Banks will develop a ‘Grameen Credit Score’ framework to empower self-help groups (SHGs) and rural borrowers About Grameen Credit Score: Objective and Purpose: Main Objective: To simplify access to financial services and loans for rural borrowers. Empowerment of Self-Help Groups (SHGs): The system aims to help self-help groups (SHGs) and rural borrowers, who […]

National Manufacturing Mission Launched: Goal: Strengthen domestic manufacturing and reduce import dependence in critical sectors. Focus Areas: Solar PV cells, EV batteries, wind turbines, high-voltage transmission equipment, and grid-scale batteries. Coverage: Small, medium, and large industries; support for investment, execution plans, and monitoring framework. Support for Clean Energy & Electric Mobility: Policy Support: Aims to […]

 Why in News ? In a significant development for Northeast India, Tripura has become the first state to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) for greater digital inclusion by implementing advanced text-to-speech technology as part of the BHASHINI initiative, according to recent government announcements. About the BHASHINI Platform: BHASHINI (BHASHa INterface for India) is an AI-powered language […]

The Waigani Convention is an international agreement aimed at protecting the environment of the South Pacific region from hazardous and radioactive waste. It focuses on minimizing and controlling the transboundary movement of such waste to safeguard human health and the environment. Key Highlights of the Waigani Convention: Full Name The Waigani Convention is officially titled […]

Why in News ? The Deputy Commissioner has recently instructed the officials to expedite implementation of PM-JANMAN in Mysuru. Key Points  About PM JANMAN: the Ministry of Tribal Affairs has brought to light the ambitious Pradhan Mantri-Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) Scheme in 2023. PM JANMAN is a government scheme that aims to bring tribal communities […]

 Why in news ? The Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) 2023-24, released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), provides critical insights into the consumption patterns, inequality, and urban-rural differences in India. Below are the highlights of the findings: Key Trends Average Monthly Per Capita Consumption Expenditure (MPCE): Rural India: ₹4,122 (without imputed […]

Why in News ?  the term was recently used in an article. About  Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST) : It is a significant research facility for nuclear fusion research located in China. It is a part of the country’s efforts to develop sustainable, clean energy through nuclear fusion, which is the process of fusing atomic […]