Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
Home Ministry approves first all-woman battalion for CISF.
- An armed force of the Union established under Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968.
- Only force with a customized and dedicated fire wing.
- Mandated – Provide security to strategic establishment including the Department of Space, the Department of Atomic Energy.
- Protected persons classified as Z Plus, Z, X, Y
Kutumb Prabodhan
Recently, Vice President emphasized the importance of ‘Kutumb Prabodhan’ in society.
- Objective – To instill cultural values in younger generation through strengthening familial ties.
- Aim – To create a society based on righteous and moral conduct, embodying the concept of Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam
Thorium
Department of Atomic Energy plans to construct a 1 GeV particle accelerator to convert India’s abundant thorium reserves into nuclear fuel.
- On the basis of per unit mass of mined mineral, thorium can generate more energy compared to natural uranium.
- Far more abundant in nature than uranium.
- Produces less harmful waste compared to uranium.
Nano transporters
Breakthrough on Advancements in drug delivery inside cells through Nano-transporters.
- Designed to deliver active compounds to a specific target site (cells or tissues) in a controlled manner.
- Significance – Minimize the damage to the surrounding tissue & allow a lower dose of the drug to be used
National Financial Reporting Authority
Recently, NFRA recommended the revision of Standards on Auditing aligning it with the global Standard ISA 600
- Constituted in 2018 under the Section 132(1) of the Companies Act, 2013.
- Objective – To improve the quality of all corporate financial reporting in India
- Headquarters – New Delhi
- Functions – Recommend accounting and auditing policies and standards and monitor and enforce compliance