BIRSA MUNDA AND ADIVASI IDENTITY

Why in the News? ●  Legacy Debate: On Birsa Munda’s death anniversary (9 June), tribal organisations renewed efforts to protect his legacy amid the debate on delisting tribal converts from the Scheduled Tribes list. ●  Identity Question: Discussions have resurfaced regarding Adivasi identity, land rights, religion, and self-governance, themes closely associated with Birsa Munda. ● …

Universal School of Administration to Celebrate Graduation Day 2026

Universal School of Administration to Celebrate Graduation Day 2026

Universal School of Administration cordially invites students, parents, faculty, and well-wishers to Graduation Day 2026, a proud occasion dedicated to celebrating the achievements, hard work, and academic journey of the graduating students. The event will be presided over by Mr. R. Upendra Shetty, Chairman, Universal Group of Institutions. The programme will be graced by Mr….

VIKSIT BHARAT–GUARANTEE FOR ROZGAR AND AAJEEVIKA MISSION (GRAMIN) [VB-GRAM-G]

Why in the News? VB-GRAM-G: KEY FEATURES MGNREGA: KEY FACTS RURAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA●  Meaning: Rural development focuses on improving the economic, social, and infrastructural conditions of rural areas while adhering to principles of environmental democracy and environmental jurisprudence.●  Key Ministries: Primarily implemented through the Ministry of Rural Development and allied departments.●  Major Schemes: Includes…

EASY CONNECT FLIGHTS MODEL

Why in the News? EASY CONNECT MODEL: KEY FEATURES HUB-AND-SPOKE MODEL UDAN SCHEME●  Launch: UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) was launched in 2016 under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).●  Nodal Ministry: Implemented by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.●  Objective: To make air travel affordable and accessible while enhancing regional connectivity, with airport development projects…

BONN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE (SB64)

Why in the News? SB64: KEY FACTS CLIMATE FINANCE: KEY FACTS UNITED NATIONS FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE (UNFCCC)●  Establishment: The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted at the Rio Earth Summit, 1992.●  Objective: To stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations and prevent dangerous human interference with the climate system, promoting a pollution…

MICRO-LOANS SHOW EARLY SIGNS OF STRESS

Why in the News? MICRO ENTERPRISES: KEY FACTS CRIF HIGH MARK AND CREDIT BUREAUS MSME SECTOR IN INDIA●  Definition: MSMEs comprise Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises engaged in manufacturing and services.●  Nodal Ministry: Governed by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.●  Economic Contribution: MSMEs contribute significantly to GDP, exports, industrial output, and employment.● …

SCIENTISTS FIND A BLOOD TEST THAT PREDICTS LUNG CANCER YEARS EARLY

Why in the News? 14-PROTEIN SIGNATURE: KEY FINDINGS UK BIOBANK AND PROTEOMICS LUNG CANCER●  Definition: Lung cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the lungs, often leading to tumour formation.●  Major Causes: Key risk factors include tobacco smoking, air pollution, occupational exposure, and genetic susceptibility. Industrial activities without proper environmental clearances and environmental…

NEW ORAL GLP-1 DRUG SHOWS ENCOURAGING RESULTS DURING TRIALS

Why in the News? ELECOGLIPRON: KEY FEATURES GLP-1 RECEPTOR AGONISTS TYPE-2 DIABETES MELLITUS●  Definition: Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance and inadequate insulin production.●  Major Risk Factors: Obesity, sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, family history, and advancing age.●  Indian Context: Indians develop diabetes at lower BMI levels due to higher…

AUTOIMMUNE BLISTERING DISEASES (AIBDs)

Why in the News? ● AI-Based Diagnosis: A joint study by Punjabi University, Patiala and PGIMER, Chandigarh has developed Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based methods for diagnosing AIBDs. ● Medical Innovation: The technology aims to improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy of rare autoimmune skin disorders. ● Research Collaboration: The study combines expertise in dermatology, pathology, and…

BASCANICHTHYS CHEPAKAKIENSIS

Why in the News? ● New Discovery: Marine scientists have discovered a new species of snake eel named Bascanichthys chepakakiensis. ● Location: The species was identified from Kakinada Fishing Harbour, Andhra Pradesh. ● Scientific Significance: It is only the second species of the genus Bascanichthys reported from Indian waters. BASCANICHTHYS CHEPAKAKIENSIS: ●  Nomenclature: The name…