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Neelakurinji

In Context Recently, an expert team has identified six varieties of Neelakurinji across the Santhanpara region of Western Ghats. About Neelakurinji Flower It is a shrub of the Acanthaceae family that famously blooms once every 12 years.  It is endemic to Western Ghats, covering the slopes of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Their scientific name […]

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

In News The US Food and Drug and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a shortage of Adderall, medication used to treat Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). About ADHD  It is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood.  It is usually first diagnosed in childhood and often lasts into adulthood.  Children with ADHD may have trouble […]

Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)

In News What Is Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS)? ECLGS 1.0 It had a 1-year moratorium period and a 4-year repayment period. Borrowers could avail of additional credit of up to 20 percent of their overall outstanding credit. ECLGS 2.0 It was launched by extending the Rs 3 lakh crore schemes to support 26 […]

Prasthan exercise

In Context Recently, Prasthan, an Offshore Security Exercise was conducted  under the aegis of Headquarters, Eastern Naval Command. About Exercise  conducted every six months. It aims to integrate the efforts of all maritime stakeholders involved in offshore defence. Source:LM

Digital Banking Units (DBU)

In News The Prime Minister recently dedicated 75 Digital Banking Units (DBU) across 75 districts to the nation. About Digital Banking Units (DBU) Background: It was part of the Union budget speech for 2022-23 where the Finance Minister announced setting up the 75 DBUs in 75 districts to commemorate our country’s 75 years of independence.  […]

World Sloth Bear Day

In News The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has declared October 12 as the ‘World Sloth Bear Day’.  The first ever World Sloth Bear Day celebrations were held by Wildlife SOS in Agra in collaboration with International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the UP Forest Department.  Sloth Bear It is a […]

INS Arihant

In News Recently, INS Arihant carried out a successful launch of a Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM). About India’s nuclear programme In 1998, India conducted nuclear tests under Pokhran-II. In 2003, India declared its nuclear doctrine based on CMD and a NFU policy while reserving the right of massive retaliation if struck with nuclear weapons […]

PowerEX-2022

In News Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) in collaboration with Power-CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector), successfully designed & conducted the Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX” About PowerEX-2022  Exercise “PowerEX” was hosted by CERT-In on its exercise simulation platform. Around 350+ officials from various Power Sector Utilities participated in the event.  The […]

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Birth Anniversary

In News  The Prime Minister of India has paid tributes to Ex-President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam on his 91st birth anniversary.  About Dr APJ Abdul Kalam  He was one of India’s leading scientists and He was India’s president between 2002-07.  He was also called the “People’s President” as the demands of the highest office did […]

Supermassive Black Hole

In News  Recently, Indian researchers spotted a rare supermassive black hole. About  The monster black hole is about one billion light years away from the Earth. The black hole in question was captured, spewing a jet of radiation and particles in one direction, unlike others that fire jets in opposite directions. Supermassive black holes create […]

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