- The Telangana government has notified the implementation of the Telangana Scheduled Castes (Rationalisation of Reservations) Act 2025 for categorisation of Scheduled Castes (SC) into three groups.
- Telangana has become the first Stateto operationalise the classification of the Scheduled Castes after the Supreme Court’s landmark judgment.
- The judgement upheld the constitutionality of sub-classifying the SCs and Scheduled Tribes (STs) to grant separate quotas for the most marginalised groups within these communities. Read More
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Daily Current Affairs – 15 April, 2025
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- Recently, the Russian Embassy in India witnessed a vibrant cycle rally commemorating the 78th anniversary of India-Russia diplomatic relations.
- 1947: India and the USSR established diplomatic relations just months before India gained independence in August 1947.
- Cold War Period (1947-1991): The USSR emerged as a reliable ally for India, especially during times of Western hostility. Read More
India – Russia Relations: 78 Years of Diplomatic Ties
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About the India-Russia Relations
- The Ministry of Mines announced the setting up of a Program Management Unit (PMU) to improve the efficiency of the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) and ensure smooth implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY).
- Legal Provision: Constituted under Section 9B of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) (MMDR) Act 1957 (amended in 2015).
- Nature: A non-profit trust set up in mining-affected districts. Read More
Program Management Unit to Improve Efficiency of DMF
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What is District Mineral Foundation (DMF)?
- Recently, the India Influencer Governance Council (IIGC) has released a Code of Standards for India’s growing influencer community.
- India's influencer count has surged to over 4 million in 2025, up from under 1 million in 2020, according to influencer marketing platform Qoruz.
- The top categories driving this growth are fashion, gaming, and arts & entertainment. Read More
IIGC Releases Comprehensive Code for Influencer Content
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Status In India
- QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission, has launched the world’s first and unique platform, Q-Shield.
- It empowers enterprises to protect their critical infrastructure.
- It also enables seamless cryptography management across any environment, including cloud, on-premises, or hybrid. Read More
Q-Shield Empowering Enterprises to Protect Critical Infrastructure
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About Q-Shield
- Israel announced that its military had completed the takeover of a new security corridor known as the Morag axis.
- It cuts across Gaza between the southern cities of Rafah and Khan Yunis.
- This move effectively links the Philadelphi Route along the Egyptian border to Morag, creating a wider Israeli-controlled “security zone.” Read More
