Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion Announced

The Telangana Cabinet sub-committee has approved the extension of the Rythu Bharosa farmers’ investment subsidy scheme. This decision aims to benefit all farmers with cultivated lands. The scheme, a promise made by the Congress party, will credit ₹7,500 per acre ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Upcoming National Surveys in India 2025

The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has announced the initiation of several key surveys starting in January 2025. These surveys aim to gather crucial data on various sectors, including health, telecommunications, education, and labour force dynamics. The National ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Manastu Space’s Green Propulsion Success

Manastu Space, a space tech start-up founded by IIT Bombay alumni, made headlines by successfully test-firing its Green Propulsion System, VYOM 2U, onboard the PSLV-C60. This event occurred on December 31, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. in Lucknow. The system represents ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Advanced Hydrogel Revolutionises Cancer Treatment

Recent advancements in cancer treatment have emerged from researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) and the Bose Institute, Kolkata. They have developed an innovative injectable hydrogel that offers localised treatment for cancer, particularly breast cancer. This hydrogel acts ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Innovative Bacteria Combat Soil Contamination

Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture, threatening crop health and yield. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and plant growth. Traditional remediation methods, such as chemical treatments, often fail to provide lasting solutions. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs

New Rules for Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee

The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has recently amended the rules for selecting experts in the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC). These changes aim to enhance transparency and address conflicts of interest among committee members. The amendments ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs

New Rules to Combat Caste Discrimination in Prisons

The Union Home Ministry of India has recently amended prison manual rules to eliminate caste discrimination among inmates. This decision follows a Supreme Court order issued on October 3, 2024, addressing concerns about caste-based discrimination in prisons. The amendments aim ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

UN Environmental Summits Face Major Challenges

The United Nations has encountered setbacks in its environmental initiatives during 2024. Four crucial summits held in Colombia, Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea failed to produce meaningful outcomes. These gatherings aimed to align goals among governments, researchers, and civil ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025

Category: Environment Current Affairs