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India’s Role in Combating Terror Financing

March 15, 2025

Recently, India reaffirmed its commitment to combat terrorism at the 4th ‘No Money for Terror’ Conference. The nation emphasised the importance of global unity against terrorism. India brought into light the evolving complexities in terror financing due to advancements in ..

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Water Contamination Crisis in India

March 15, 2025

Recently, a parliamentary committee raised alarms about water contamination across India. The Standing Committee on Water Resources reported that over 11,000 habitations in multiple states lack adequate measures to address pollutants like iron, nitrate, and heavy metals. This situation poses ..

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2nd Phase of PM Internship Scheme

March 15, 2025

Recently, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the launch of a dedicated app for the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme (PMIS). This initiative aims to boost participation by simplifying the registration process for the second round of the scheme. The app addresses ..

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Thematic Hubs

March 15, 2025

Recently, the Government of India announced the establishment of four thematic hubs to advance quantum computing technology. This initiative is part of the National Quantum Mission (NQM). The hubs will facilitate research and development in quantum computing, communication, and sensing. ..

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RBI Announces ‘on Tap’ Cohort within Regulatory Sandbox

March 15, 2025

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra recently outlined plans for a dedicated ‘on Tap’ cohort within the RBI’s Regulatory Sandbox. This initiative aims to encourage innovation in the financial sector related to climate change and sustainability. Regulatory Sandbox and Innovations The RBI’s ..

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Space De-docking Mission

March 15, 2025

On January 16, 2025, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved milestone in space exploration by successfully docking two satellites, SDX01 and SDX02. Following this, on January 30, ISRO completed a complex de-docking process. This achievement marks India’s entry into ..

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Astra Missile Test Launch

March 15, 2025

Recently, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted a test launch of the Astra missile from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 prototype. This milestone event occurred off the coast of Chandipur, Odisha. The successful launch demonstrated the missile’s ..

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Issues with PMAY-G Scheme

March 15, 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY-G) is a flagship rural housing scheme launched in India. It aims to provide quality housing to rural households. However, recent criticisms have brought into light shortcomings in its implementation. A Parliamentary Standing Committee report ..

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RBI Framework for Self-Regulatory Organisations in India

March 15, 2025

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced a framework for recognising self-regulatory organisations (SROs) within the account aggregator (AA) ecosystem. This initiative aims to enhance the accountability and governance of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) engaged in account aggregation. The ..

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UGC’s Draft Regulation on Equity in Higher Education

March 15, 2025

Recently, the University Grants Commission (UGC) released the ‘Draft University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regulations, 2025’. This regulation aims to combat discrimination in higher education based on religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. ..

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