Current Affairs

Why in the news? The government approved the Tex-RAMPS Scheme to strengthen the Textile sector through promoting research, innovation and competitiveness. Tex-RAMPS Scheme What is it?: Textiles Focused Research, Assessment, Monitoring, Planning, and Start-up Scheme (Tex-RAMPS) It is a Central … Continue reading →

Why in the news? RBI issued the final guidelines for the digital banking channels regarding obtaining informed consent from the customer for providing digital banking services. Digital Banking Channels What is it?: Digital Banking Channels are technology-enabled platforms through which … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ICAR developed Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100 Kamala, two gene edited rice varieties. Pusa DST-1 What is it?: Drought tolerant rice variety developed by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through Gene-editing tools. Key … Continue reading →

Why in the news? A crucial set of tests on the Samudrayaan is likely only mid-next year, following a delay in the procurement of syntactic foam cladding from France. Samudrayan Project Associated Program: It is part of the Deep Ocean … Continue reading →

Why in the news? In the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, India launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to Sri Lanka. Operation Sagar Bandhu What is it?:  Operation Sagar Bandhu is a humanitarian assistance and disaster-relief (HADR) mission by the Indian Navy to … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Minister of State for Science & Technology stated that the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Programme is becoming increasingly popular among young startups and innovators. Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Programme What is it?:  The Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Programme is a … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB) has been chosen as one of the four national next-generation sequencing (NGS) hubs under the Metagenomic Syndromic Surveillance Programme of the National ‘One Health Mission’. Metagenomics What is it?: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its annual assessment, has assigned a ‘C’ grade to India’s national accounts statistics, including crucial indicators like Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Gross Value Added (GVA). International Monetary Fund (IMF) … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) launched the second NUDGE initiative to strengthen the voluntary compliance of foreign assets. NUDGE Campaign of CBDT What is it?: It uses behavioural insights (“nudge theory”) to encourage voluntary tax … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Issue of infant deaths in Melghat region of Maharashtra is reported as a result of Malnutrition and poor maternal healthcare. Malnutrition among Indian Children Malnutrition: It refers to undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and overnutrition. Types of Malnutrition … Continue reading →