SkyGuardian Drones
Posted in Science & Technology Defence

SkyGuardian Drones

India clears first hurdle in purchase of 31 US MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from US.

Zodiacal Dust Mystery
Posted in Science & Technology Space Science

Zodiacal Dust Mystery

Recently, a study by Physics Research Laboratory (PRL) Ahmedabad points to a familiar source of zodiacal dust mystery in Mars’ 2 moons.

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives Primary Sectors

Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF)

Recently, Cabinet approved extension of Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund (AHIDF) till 2025-2026.

India – UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty
Posted in World Affairs Economy International Groupings

India – UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty

Cabinet approves bilateral investment treaty with U.A.E.

Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL)

Union Cabinet extends Scheme for Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) for export of Apparel/Garments till March 2026

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 02 February 2024

Diamond Rain, Interim Budget, One District One Product (ODOP), Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi Commission, Rabbit R1

Payment banks
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

Payment banks

Reserve Bank of India announced Paytm Payments Bank ban

5 New Ramsar Sites
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Ramsar Sites

5 New Ramsar Sites

Five more wetlands added to the list of Ramsar sites

FPI Disclosure Norms
Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

FPI Disclosure Norms

 SEBI seeks investor data when deadline of FPI disclosure norms extended.

Acid Rain
Posted in Environment Pollution

Acid Rain

Acid rain has its origin in fossil fuels

Black Hole Mass Gap
Posted in Science & Technology Physics Space Science

Black Hole Mass Gap

Recently, Astronomers spotted unusual object falling in the black hole ‘mass gap’.

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 01 February 2024

Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2023, Kudavolai System, Minister without Portfolio, Agasthyagama Edge,