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NIDAAN Portal: : A Game-Changer in India’s Fight Against Drug Crimes

The National Integrated Database on Arrested Narco-offenders (NIDAAN) is a specialized portal developed by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), India. Launched in July 2022, this platform serves as a comprehensive repository of data on individuals arrested for narcotics-related offenses. It...

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME)

Context: The Economic Survey highlighted areas for MSME growth. The Union government has notified significant revisions to turnover and investment criteria for classifying MSMEs that will take effect from April 1. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Regulatory Framework: MSMEs...

World TB Day 2025: Theme, History and Significance

World Tuberculosis (TB) Day is observed every year on March 24 to raise awareness about tuberculosis, one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world. Despite being preventable and curable, TB continues to claim millions of lives each year. World...

APAAR ID (Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry) for School Students

Context: Parents and activists fear that opting out of the Education Ministry’s APAAR ID for school students could become nearly impossible, despite enrolment being officially voluntary. About APAAR ID Initiative By: Ministry of Education. Introduced Under: National Education Policy (NEP)...

Nowruz 2025 Persian New Year Festival

Nowruz, also known as the Persian New Year, is one of the oldest and most culturally significant celebrations in the world. Marking the arrival of spring and symbolizing renewal and rebirth, Nowruz is observed by over 300 million people worldwide....

Bihar Diwas 2025: Celebrating 113 Years of Bihar’s Glorious Legacy

Bihar Diwas, also known as Bihar Day, is celebrated every year on March 22 to mark the foundation of the state of Bihar in 1912. This day is of great significance as it commemorates the separation of Bihar from the...

World Happiness Report 2025, India’s Rank at 118th Place

Context: The World Happiness Report 2025 was recently published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. World Happiness Report 2025 Highlights It is an annual report published by the University of Oxford’s Wellbeing Research Centre in partnership...

Dark Oxygen and Deep Sea Mining

Context: A study published in Nature Geoscience has ignited a debate among scientists about the potential production of oxygen in the deep sea without the need for sunlight. What is Dark Oxygen? "Dark oxygen" refers to oxygen found in deep...

World Happiness Day 2025: Theme, History, Significance, and Global Celebrations

World Happiness Day or International Day of Happiness is celebrated annually on March 20 to recognize the importance of happiness and well-being as fundamental human rights. Established by the United Nations (UN) in 2012, this day underscores the idea that...

Airtel and Jio team up with SpaceX to bring Starlink

Context: Recently Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have signed separate agreements with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet services to India. About Starlink Satellite Project Aspect Details Launched 2019 What is Starlink Satellite Project? It is a SpaceX project aimed at...