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13 JUNE 2026
KABIL: Establishment: It was incorporated in 2019 under the Ministry of Mines+ Joint Venture Structure: Formed by NALCO, Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) and MECL in a 40:30:30 ratios+ Objective: To secure...
SNIPPETS 12 JUNE 2026
BHAVYA Portal (DDN): Ministry of Commerce and Industry launched the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana portal+ developed by the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC)+ to operationalis...
SNIPPETS 11 JUNE 2026
NVIDIA RTX Spark (IE): A new system-on-chip (SoC) co-developed by NVIDIA and MediaTek to run large language models (LLMs) and AI applications locally on Windows laptops and compact desktops+ The chip ...
SNIPPETS 10 JUNE 2026
Biomimicry: It is the practice of learning from and emulating nature’s designs, processes and systems to solve human problems and create sustainable innovations+ Application: Transportation &...
SNIPPETS 09 JUNE 2026
Geo – Typhoon Jangmi (NASA): Originated over the Northwest Pacific Ocean, it made landfall in western Japan+ Its large eye featured a mesocyclone, a localised low-level vortex+ A typhoon i...
SNIPPETS 08 JUNE 2026
Isobutanol: Isobutanol is a four-carbon alcohol (C₄H₁₀O), making it a higher alcohol compared to ethanol, which contains only two carbon atoms+ Can be produced from renewable sources like biomas...
SNIPPETS 06 JUNE 2026
Padma Barrage: Location: Proposed on the Padma River (Bangladesh stretch of the Ganga)+ Objective: Aims to improve water security and reduce drought conditions in southwest Bangladesh linked to reduce...
SNIPPETS 05 JUNE 2026
Martens: Yellow-throated marten was recently sighted for the very first time in the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam (UNESCO World Heritage Site)+ It is a diurnal and arboreal member...
SNIPPETS 04 JUNE 2026
PMRC-Prime Minister Research ChairScheme: It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to strengthen the country's research and innovation ecosystem+ Aim: To attract and engage distinguished...
SNIPPETS 03 JUNE 2026
Cotton: It is also termed as “White-Gold”+ A soft, fluffy natural fibre grown around seeds in a boll; a shrub (semi-xerophytic) crop of tropical and subtropical regions+ In India it is gro...
SNIPPETS 02 JUNE 2026
AUKUS: Origin: 2021, as a strategic defence alliance between Australia, UK and US+ To boost defense capabilities, accelerate technological integration, and expand the industrial capacity of all three ...
SNIPPETS 01 JUNE 2026
Kill Switch: Allows a system, device, account, or service to be disabled or blocked immediately in an emergency or under suspect of attack by fraudsters+ Currently, customers have the option to switch...
SNIPPETS 30 MAY 2026
Hog Deer: It gets its name from the hog-like manner in which it runs+ Distribution: Found across the Indo-Gangetic plains and parts of South and Southeast Asia, including India, Nepal, Bhutan, Banglad...
SNIPPETS 29 MAY 2026
Forest Advisory Committee (FAC): Statutory body constituted under the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980+ Chairman: Director General of Forests+ It plays a crucial role in evaluating proposals for the di...
SNIPPETS 28 MAY 2026
Heat Dome: It is a high-pressure atmospheric system that traps warm air near the Earth’s surface for prolonged periods, leading to extreme heat conditions+ Because hot air expands, it creates a ...
SNIPPETS 27 MAY 2026
Nautapa: It is a traditional nine-day weather phase in the Hindu calendar that marks the peak of the summer heatwave+ Derived from the words Nau (nine) and Tapa (heat) that begins when the Sun enters ...
SNIPPETS 26 MAY 2026
Goddard Astronautics Award: Highest honor bestowed by AIAA for notable achievements in the field of astronautics+ Named after Robert H. Goddard, a pioneer in liquid rocket engine development, and rece...
SNIPPETS 25 MAY 2026
International Booker Prize: It is awarded annually for a single book, translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland+ It was established in 2005 as the Man Booker International Prize+ Indi...
SNIPPETS 22 MAY 2026
Artemis Accords: Launched: In 2020 under the Artemis space exploration program+ Artemis Accords are a set of international principles led by the United States (NASA) for peaceful and cooperative explo...
SNIPPETS 21 MAY 2026
Salween River: Also known as Nu (China) and Thanlwin (Myanmar), it is the second longest river in Southeast Asia after the Mekong River+ It is the longest waterway without a dam in Southeast Asia+ Ori...
SNIPPETS 19 MAY 2026
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA): Established: In 1999, pursuant to the terms of the Lausanne Declaration, as an international independent agency+ HQ: Montreal (Canada)+ Aim: To lead a collaborative wo...
SNIPPETS 18 MAY 2026
World Economic Outlook (WEO): It presents analyses and projections of the world economy in the near and medium term+ Published twice a year with updates in between+ Other Reports by IMF: Global Financ...
SNIPPETS 16 MAY 2026
Quantum Computing: Emerging field of computer science that uses properties of quantum mechanics to solve problems beyond the reach of classical computers+ Quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits...
SNIPPETS 15 MAY 2026
Glufosinate: It is a broad-spectrum, non-selective, contact herbicide used globally for crop weed management+ It serves as a prominent alternative to glyphosate-based weedicides+ Mode of Action: It ir...
SNIPPETS 13 MAY 2026
One Case One Data: A unified case management system integrating multi-level databases of taluka courts, District Courts, High Courts and Government+ Aim: Automates data retrieval and verification, ena...
SNIPPETS 12 MAY 2026
Scheme for Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI): Type: Central Sector+ Ministry: Ministry of Finance+ Aim: Financial assistance provided to the State Governments in the form of ...
SNIPPETS 11 MAY 2026
Artemis Accords: Launched: In 2020 under the Artemis space exploration program+ Artemis Accords are a set of international principles led by the United States (NASA) for peaceful and cooperative explo...
SNIPPETS 9TH MAY 2026
Hasdeo-Arand Forest: Location: Spans Korba, Surguja and Surajpur districts in Chhattisgarh+ Type: Dense Sal forests+ Fauna: Home to nine Schedule-I species, including leopards, sloth bears and elephan...
SNIPPETS 7 MAY 2026
World Migration Report 2026: International Organisation for Migration released the World Migration Report 2026+ Global Migration: ~304 million people were living outside their country of birth in 2024...
SNIPPETS 6 MAY 2026
International Labour Organisation (ILO): Established: 1919 under the Treaty of Versailles+ Objective: Promote labour rights, decent work and social justice+ Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland+ Members:...
SNIPPETS 04 MAY 2026
USTR Special 301 Report: Released by: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), under Trade Act 1974+ The report identifies countries that are considered by the US as not providing adeq...
SNIPPETS 02 MAY 2026
Mission SAKSHAM: It aims to conduct a large number of training programmes (in-person and e-learning courses) for UCBs+ Covers Various Target groups including Board Members, Senior Management, Heads of...
SNIPPETS 01 MAY 2026
Mission Mausam: Launched: In 2024+ Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES)+ Implementing Agency: India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF), and...