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Mission Anveshan

The Central Government is considering extending Mission Anveshan. This initiative incentivises seismic surveys to map oil and gas deposits. Launched in fiscal year 2025, the programme aims to...

April 22, 2025

RBI’s New LCR Guidelines

Recently, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the final guidelines for the Basel III Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR). These rules are more relaxed compared to the earlier...

April 22, 2025

MAHASAGAR Initiative

India’s maritime strategy has evolved in recent years, particularly with the introduction of the Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth for All in the Region (MAHASAGAR)...

April 22, 2025

Davis Strait Proto-Microcontinent

Recently, scientists from the UK and Sweden revealed geological discovery beneath the icy waters of the Davis Strait. This area, which separates Canada’s Baffin Island from Greenland, revealed...

April 22, 2025

EVolutionS Programme

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in India has launched the ‘Electric Vehicle Solutions led by Startups (EVolutionS)’ programme. This initiative aims to boost the manufacturing of...

April 22, 2025

UPSC Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2025

1. Consider the following components of Marginal Cost of Funds-Based Lending Rate (MCLR): Marginal cost of funds Cash reserve ratio (CRR) requirement impact Operating costs Tenor premium Which...

April 22, 2025

HKH Snow Update Report 2025

The HKH Snow Update Report 2025 was released by the Kathmandu-based International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD). It revealed that all three major river basins in the...

April 22, 2025

Daily Current Affairs Quiz: April 22, 2025

1. Which country is the host of Exercise Desert Flag-10? [A] Japan[B] United States[C] India[D] United Arab Emirates (UAE) Show Answer Correct Answer: D [United Arab Emirates (UAE)]...

April 22, 2025

New Exploration Licensing Policy

India’s oil and gas sector has seen a remarkable surge in investment, attracting over $36 billion. This growth has resulted in 177 hydrocarbon discoveries, as reported by the...

April 21, 2025

Hydrogen-Based Explosive Device

Recently, China successfully tested a hydrogen-based explosive device. This new weapon, developed by the China State Shipbuilding Corporation’s 705 Research Institute, has demonstrated capabilities that exceed traditional explosives....

April 21, 2025