e-Sushrut@Clinic
Why in the news? The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to roll out e-Sushrut@Clinic. e-Sushrut@Clinic What is it?: It is a government-supported platform designed to meet … Continue reading
Global Plastics Treaty 2025
Why in the news? The Global Plastic Treaty’s Geneva talks held on 5th to 15th of August 2025 failed to bring in a collective agreement. Global Plastics Treaty 2025 What is it?: The Global Plastic Treaty aims to address plastic … Continue reading
National Deep Water Exploration Mission
Why in the news? The Prime Minister of India announced the National Deep Water Exploration Mission on the 79th Independence Day. National Deep Water Exploration Mission What is it? A flagship energy security initiative to explore untapped oil and gas … Continue reading
GST Reforms
Why in the news? The Central Government has proposed reducing the number of slabs under the Goods and Services Tax system. Existing GST Regime: Goods and Services Tax is a form of Indirect Tax levied on most of the goods … Continue reading
AI in Education
Why in the news? In recent years AI in Education is gaining importance in the sector. AI in Education What is it?: Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education refers to the use of intelligent systems and algorithms to personalize learning, automate … Continue reading
PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana
Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to boost Youth employment in his Independence Day address. PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana What is it?: It is a national employment-linked incentive scheme … Continue reading
Alaska Peninsula
Why in the news? US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin initiate the Alaska Summit to reshape the Ukraine crisis. Alaska Peninsula Location: It is a long, narrow strip of land located in the southwestern part of the … Continue reading
Exercise SLINEX-25
Why in news? The 12th edition of Sri Lanka-India bilateral Naval Exercise (SLINEX-25) being held from 14 to 18 Aug 25 at Colombo. Exercise SLINEX-25 What is it – Exercise SLINEX-25 is the 12th edition of the annual bilateral maritime exercise between … Continue reading
Sri Aurobindo Ghosh
Why in the news? August 15 marks the birth anniversary of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Sri Aurobindo Ghosh Birth Place: Sri Aurobindo was born on 15th August 1872 in Kolkata Academics and Career: Aurobindo’s father believed in the importance of Western … Continue reading
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on the occasion of India’s 79th Independence day. Mission Sudarshan Chakra What is it?: A national security mission aimed at creating an advanced, multi-layered … Continue reading