Posted in Science & Technology Alternative Energy

Small Modular Reactors | HALEU

In 2025-2026 budget speech, Finance Minister highlighted the role of nuclear power, including the upcoming small modular reactors (SMRs), in achieving India’s renewable energy targets.

Posted in Polity Institutions Polity

Enforcement Case Information Report | Enforcement Directorate

Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) had been registered in respect of 16 banks and two societies under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Posted in Economy Economy Concepts

RBI’s Liquidity Measures

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced measures to inject over Rs 1.5 lakh crore to increase money liquidity in the economy.

Posted in Polity Legislations

Amendment to Aadhaar Rules

Government amends Aadhaar rules allowing private entities to use Aadhaar authentication for delivering service.

Posted in Ramsar Sites Environment Protected Sites

New Ramsar Sites

Four more wetlands included under the Ramsar Convention.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 03 February 2025

India Post Payment Bank, Araku Valley, Mangrove of Guneri, SwaRail Application, Ammonia Pollution

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 01 February 2025

Digital Payment Index, TDSAT, Navika Sagar Parikrama II, Kara Sea, Market Infrastructure Institutions

Ghaggar River
Posted in Landmarks Geography River

Ghaggar River

NGT Panel finds Ghaggar River unsafe for bathing.

Sovereign Wealth Fund
Posted in Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Sovereign Wealth Fund

India is contemplating creating a Bharat Sovereign Wealth Fund (BSWF) to tap a reservoir of national wealth that lies dormant in India’s economy.

UN Peace Keeping Force
Posted in World Affairs International Groupings

UN Peace Keeping Force

Recently, UN Resident Coordinator in India highlighted that building lasting partnerships is essential for Blue Helmets to effectively tackle global threats.

Economic Survey 2024-25
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Economic Survey 2024-25

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman tabled the Economic Survey 2024-25 in Parliament.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 31 January 2025

Domicile based Reservation, ECOWAS, Guantanamo Bay, Asteroid Bennu, Kurdistan Region