Karrar Combat Drones: It is an Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) developed by Iran. It is the first long-endurance, combat-capable Iranian drone. It will be strategically deployed along border areas, providing air defence units with the capability to intercept and neutralize hostile aerial threats at significantly reduced costs compared to traditional manned fighter sorties. TheRead more
1) Haemophilia: Haemophilia and Health Collective of North (HHCN) proposed new guidelines for treatment of Persons with Haemophilia (PwH) in India.  Haemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which the blood does not clot properly.  It is usually inherited with an X-linked recessive inheritance pattern.  It is caused by mutation in one of the genes thatRead more
1) Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary: Recently, a Royal Bengal Tiger was spotted at Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary in Sikkim. IUCN Status of Royal Bengal tiger is ‘Endangered’. About Wildlife sanctuary: It lies in the Pangolakha Range of Himalayan Mountains. This range separates Sikkim from Bhutan. Neora Valley National Park (West Bengal) links it with Toorsa Strict ReserveRead more
1) Women’s reservation in legislations: Centre introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Second Amendment) Bill, 2023 to reserve 33% of seats in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly for women. Centre also introduced the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2023 to reserve 33% of seats in the Puducherry Assembly for women. Nari Shakti Vandan AdhiniyamRead more
1) Global Cooperation and Training Framework (GCTF): U.S, India, and Taiwan convene a cybersecurity workshop, to foster operational expertise and sharing best practices under GCTF. GCTF was launched by US and Taiwan in 2015 as a platform to utilize Taiwan’s strengths and expertise to address global issues. GCTF allows practitioners from around the world toRead more
1) Cloud Facility for the Financial Sector: RBI proposed to establish cloud facility for financial sector data in India.  Aims to enhance security, integrity and privacy of financial sector data.  Initially to be operated by Indian Financial Technology & Allied Services (IFTAS), a subsidiary of RBI.  Later to be transferred to a separate entity ownedRead more
1) Green Rising Initiative: UNICEF’s Generation Unlimited, in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, introduced “Green Rising” initiative at COP28.  Aim to empower youth-led climate actions and solutions.  It was launched at Dubai Cares (philanthropic organization) hosted RewirEd Summit.  RewirEd Summit at COP28 is first ever global summit on education andRead more
Exercise VINBAX-2023: It was instituted in 2018 and the first edition was conducted at Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. It is an annual training event conducted alternatively in India and Vietnam. Last edition was conducted at Chandimandir Military Station in August 2022.  This year’s Aim of the exercise is to foster collaborative partnership, promote inter- operability andRead more
PM Vishwakarma Scheme: This is a central sector scheme launched by the Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises, which offers services like market linkage support, skill training, and incentives for digital transactions to artisans and craftspeople engaged in specified trades. Time period: Five years (FY 2023-24 to FY 2027-28). The aim is to strengthen and nurtureRead more
Adopt a Heritage 2.0 Program: It is a revamped version of the earlier scheme launched in 2017 and clearly defines the amenities sought for different monuments as per the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act (or AMASR Act), 1958.The programme seeks collaboration with the private/public sector companies / trusts / societies / NGOsRead more
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