LEARN FINITE

Current Affairs

Cabinet approves continuation of Targeted Subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers
Learn bits

Cabinet approves continuation of Targeted Subsidy for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Consumers

Science & Tech 09/08/25 10:27 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The government has approved the continuation of targeted subsidies for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana consumers for the year 2025-26 with the estimated cost of over 12 thousand crore rupees.' The g Read More...

Cabinet approves Budgetary Support for Multidisciplinary Education and Research improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme
Learn bits

Cabinet approves Budgetary Support for Multidisciplinary Education and Research improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) Scheme

Science & Tech 09/08/25 10:19 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet has approved a proposal to implement the Multidisciplinary Education and Research Improvement in Technical Education (MERITE) scheme in 275 institutions across the country – 1 Read More...

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)
Learn bits

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)

Science & Tech 09/08/25 09:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

' A month after the deadly Air India flight crash in Ahmedabad, where 241 of the 242 people onboard flight AI 171 died, the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) released a preliminary report Read More...

Concerns about Sulphur Dioxide
Learn bits

Concerns about Sulphur Dioxide

Science & Tech 08/08/25 09:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the government decided to scale back its 2015 mandate requiring coal-based thermal plants to install flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) devices (clean-air equipment) that remove sulphur dioxid Read More...

Prime Minister Internship Scheme
Learn bits

Prime Minister Internship Scheme

Science & Tech 08/08/25 09:28 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Based on the review of the two pilot phases carried out for the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS), the Ministry of Corporate Affairs is planning to undertake certain tweaks in the scheme.' The governmen Read More...

Are the Rohingya ‘refugees’?
Learn bits

Are the Rohingya ‘refugees’?

Science & Tech 08/08/25 09:12 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Supreme Court will decide whether the Rohingya in India “are entitled to be declared as ‘refugees’” or whether they are “illegal entrants”.' If they are ref Read More...

What is the potential of biochar?
Learn bits

What is the potential of biochar?

Science & Tech 07/08/25 09:31 AM IST
by Mahesh

'With the Indian carbon market set to be launched in 2026, CO2 removal technologies such as biochar are expected to play a crucial role. ' Biochar is a type of charcoal rich in carbon and is produc Read More...

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025
Learn bits

Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025

Science & Tech 07/08/25 08:45 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Parliament has passed the Carriage of Goods by Sea Bill, 2025, with the Rajya Sabha approving it recently. ' The Bill seeks to replace the Indian Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1925. The Act e Read More...

Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project
Learn bits

Telangana’s Kaleshwaram project

Science & Tech 07/08/25 08:27 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project (KLIP) in Telangana is under scrutiny after the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) reported significant structural damage and design flaws in the project.' Read More...

Uttarkashi flash floods
Learn bits

Uttarkashi flash floods

Science & Tech 07/08/25 08:16 AM IST
by Mahesh

'At least four people died after flash floods and mudslides swept through Dharali village in Uttarkashi district.' Flash floods are not uncommon in the upper hilly areas of Uttarakhand as they are Read More...