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…
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…
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.● …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Why in the News? ● RBI Data: India recorded a Current Account Surplus (CAS) of 0.7% of GDP in the March quarter (Q4 FY26), lower than 1.4% in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. ● Annual Position: For FY26, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) stood at $25.2 billion (0.6% of GDP), compared to $22.9…
Why in the News? ● Upcoming Summit: The 16th BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting will be held in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on June 12–13, 2026. ● Delegate Visit: Representatives from Brazil, South Africa, Ethiopia, and other BRICS countries visited Indore ahead of the meeting to explore business networking opportunities and international trade cooperation. ● India’s Chairship:…
Why in the News? ● Official Launch: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi. ● Digital Transformation: LPMS is a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at integrating operations across India’s land ports into a unified system, complementing maritime logistics infrastructure. ● Border Efficiency: The platform…