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 Indian-origin researchers, scientists, and professionals from across the world+ It places globally experienced experts in leading Indian higher research institutions+ Eligibility: Young Research Fellows (0–5 years post-PhD), Senior Fellows (5–10 years post-PhD), and Research Chairs (10+ years post-PhD with demonstrated research leadership)+Host Institutions: Government HEIs ranked among the Top 100 (NIRF Overall/Engineering) or Top 50 (Research), etc.

RudraM-II : Indigenous air-to-surface missile launched from an airborne platform+ Developed By: Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad a nodal laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and other organizations+ Significance: Strengthens India's indigenous defence capability and advances Aatmanirbhar Bharat in advanced weapon systems.

UN Peacekeepers (Blue Helmet): Began in 1948 when the UN deployed military observers to West Asia to observe the Armistice Agreement+ Also called Blue Helmets, as they use blue helmets while carrying out peacekeeping missions around the world+ Deployment Mechanism: UN Security Council by adopting a resolution+ Principles of Peacekeeping are based on Consent of the parties, Impartiality, Non-use of force except in self-defence and defence of the mandate+ Department of Peace Operations (DPO) of UN provides political and executive direction to peacekeeping operations.