Why in the news? The Union cabinet has cleared the new royalty rates of Critical Minerals. Critical Minerals What is it?: Critical minerals are minerals that are essential for economic development, strategic sectors, and energy transition, but are vulnerable to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union  Commerce and Industry Minister distributed  GI tag certificates to 7 new products. Geographical Indications (GI) Tag What is it?: A Geographical Indication (GI) is an intellectual property right used to identify goods that: Originating … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Investigators are using DNA profiling to determine the suspect of the recent deadly car explosion outside the Red Fort in New Delhi, highlighting how genetic analysis plays a crucial role in forensic investigations. DNA Profile What … Continue reading →

Why in the news? An upgraded version of the Passport Seva Programme was launched by the Ministry of External Affairs. Passport Seva Programme What is it?: Passport Seva Programme (PSP) is the Government of India’s flagship e-governance initiative under the … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The banking sector is projected to raise nearly ₹25,000 crore through Tier II bonds in the ongoing financial year. Tier II Bonds What is it?: Tier II Bonds are debt instruments issued by banks to augment … Continue reading →