Why in the news? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) said it approved 17 new projects under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS), where rms will receive incentive payouts pegged to turnover. Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) What … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Hindustan Zinc Limited received a license to explore Tungsten blocks in Andhra Pradesh and mine it. Tungsten What is it?: Also called Wolfram, it is a rare, hard, high-density metal Global Distribution: China has the largest … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Indian army is planning to induct women soldiers into the Territorial Army Battalions. Territorial Army What is it?: The Territorial Army is India’s second line of defence after the Regular Army. It is a voluntary, … Continue reading →

Why in news? Eighth edition of the Exercise Garuda begins and scheduled from November 16 to 27. Exercise Garuda 2025 What is it?: It is a bilateral air exercise between Indian and France. Focus: It focuses on air-to-air combat drills, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Thirteen countries announced a plan at the COP30 to set up a national platform for “Climate and Nature Finance” in coordination with the Green Climate Fund. Green Climate Fund (GCF) What is it?: The Green Climate … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The World Health Organization (WHO) said that Ethiopia has reported its first-ever outbreak of Marburg virus disease. Marburg Virus Disease What is it?: A severe viral hemorrhagic fever caused by Marburg virus Natural Reserve: Egyptian fruit … Continue reading →