Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)
An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund traded on stock exchanges, similar to individual stocks, which pools money to invest in a diversified portfolio of assets like stocks, bonds, or commodities. The trading value of an ETF … Continue reading
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
The scheme launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship aims to make youth employable by providing them industry-relevant, free short-term training. Key Provisions National Skill Development Corporation is the implementing agency. The Speaker can be removed from office … Continue reading
Mugger Crocodile
It is native to freshwater habitats from south-eastern Iran to the Indian subcontinent. The crocodiles are poikilothermic reptiles and mugger crocodiles need to burrow deep to protect from ambient temperature changes. What makes them important? Mugger crocodiles are categorized as … Continue reading
MSME Sector in India
MSMEs are Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises that are usually involved in the manufacture and production of goods and commodities. Budget 2025-26 has targeted MSME sector through increased credit access, entrepreneurial support, and sector-specific initiatives What makes them important? They … Continue reading
Removal of Lok Sabha Speaker
According to Article 94(c) of the Constitution, a Lok Sabha member may give a written notice of intention to move a resolution for the removal of the Speaker to the Secretary-General, with at least 14 days’ notice. Based on What … Continue reading
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) is a cloud computing model providing on-demand, virtualized IT infrastructure—servers, storage, and networking—over the internet on a pay-as-you-go basis. Relevance of This Topic in 2026 Worldwide sovereign cloud infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) spending is expected to increase … Continue reading
Kimberly Process (KP)
This agreement focuses on making trading of diamonds more transparent and reduce scope for ‘conflict’ diamond trade. India has become the chair of Kimberly process from January 2026. Key Provisions It covers only rough diamonds and not polished diamonds. It unites … Continue reading