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Why in News? The establishment of a Makhana Board in Bihar was announced in the Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This initiative is aimed at promoting the production, processing, and export of makhana (fox nuts), a key agricultural product of Bihar, especially in the Mithila region. The creation of the Makhana Board […]

Why in News? In the Union Budget 2025-26, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism as part of India’s broader efforts to promote sustainable ocean development and strengthen maritime security. Key Features of the Ocean Coordination Mechanism: Centralized Framework: A unified mechanism to coordinate policies, projects, and research related to […]

Why in News? The Gyan Bharatam Mission, introduced in the Union Budget 2025-26 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, is a landmark initiative aimed at safeguarding India’s vast manuscript heritage. This mission is designed to preserve, document, and integrate the rich intellectual traditions of India with modern knowledge systems, reflecting the government’s commitment to the country’s […]

India Advances Biomedical Research: Ferret Research Facility, GARBH-INi-DRISHTI, and Technology Transfer Agreement Dedication of India’s First Ferret Research Facility: State-of-the-Art Facility: Established at THSTI in Faridabad, adhering to the highest biosafety and research standards. Research Significance: Focused on vaccine development, therapeutic testing, and studying emerging infectious diseases. Pandemic Preparedness: Strengthens India’s ability to combat infectious […]

Why in News?  The Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme was started by the Ministry of Culture as a sub-scheme of the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY).  About the Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme: The Guru-Shishya Parampara Scheme (Repertory Grant) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Culture to promote and preserve India’s traditional performing arts. Objective: […]

Why in News?  Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Union Budget, announced a five-year mission to “facilitate significant improvements in productivity and sustainability of cotton farming, and promote extra-long staple (ELS) cotton varieties.” What is Extra-long Staple Cotton? Cotton is categorized based on fibre length into short, medium, and long staple. In India, […]

Why in News ? The Rajasthan government has introduced the Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly. The bill makes religious conversion by force, fraud, coercion, or marriage a punishable offence. Stringent Punishments: Imprisonment: General violation: 1-5 years with a minimum fine of Rs 15,000. Conversion of minors, women, SC/ST […]

 Why in News ? Rupee Breaches the 87 Mark Against the Dollar: The Indian rupee dropped by 49 paise to close at Rs 87.11 against the U.S. dollar, reflecting a significant decline in its value amid global market volatility. The depreciation occurred after the imposition of higher tariffs by the U.S. on Canada, Mexico, and […]

RBI’s Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement (FREE-AI): Key Points 1. Initiative Overview: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to establish a Framework for Responsible and Ethical Enablement of Artificial Intelligence (FREE-AI). Announced in its Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies (December 6, 2024). The initiative highlights the need for a balance between AI […]

Why in News ? Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently addressed concerns over claims that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) accessed sensitive federal payment systems, including Social Security and Medicare data. The task force, established under former President Donald Trump to streamline government operations, reportedly gained entry to critical Treasury databases, sparking intense scrutiny. The […]