About Swasthya Portal:

• It is a one-stop solution presenting the health and nutrition status of the tribal population of India.
• It was developed under the central sector scheme “Tribal Research Information Education Communication and Events (TRI ECE)” of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• The portal is hosted on the National Informatics Centre (NIC) Server and is maintained by the Centre of Excellence for Knowledge Management for Health and Nutrition, established by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• It provides information and data as well as curates innovative practices, research briefs, case studies, and best practices collected from different parts of India to facilitate the exchange of evidence, expertise, and experiences.
• It has a dashboard, knowledge repository, partner segment, Sickle Cell Diseases (SCD) support corner.
  • The dashboard presents data curated from multiple sources for the high-priority tribal districts.
• Information available on Swasthya will provide insights to all stakeholders working with the tribal population of India in the areas of health and nutrition.

Key Facts about Tribal Research Information Education Communication and Events (TRI ECE):

• It is a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• Under the scheme, financial support is provided to the research organizations, reputed organizations, research institutes, and universities where expertise exists and which have already made a mark by carrying out pioneering research in their respective field.
• The purpose of the scheme is to create replicable models in areas of education, health, livelihood, digital governance, etc.

About SAMPANN Portal:

• System for Accounting and Management of Pension (SAMPANN), is a Comprehensive Pension Management System (CPMS).
• It is an initiative undertaken by the Controller General of Communication Accounts (CGCA), Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications.
• It is an online pension processing and payment system for Department of Telecommunications pensioners.
• It brings the pension processing, sanctioning, authorisation, and payment units under a common platform.
• It provides direct credit of pension into the bank accounts of pensioners.
• The system has helped the Department in faster settlement of pension cases, improved reconciliation/auditing, and ease of accounting.
• Features:
  • Direct disbursement of pension on a timely basis without intermediaries.
  • Single window system for complete pension process.
  • Online grievance management for the pensioners, reducing paperwork.
  • Tracking of pension status from home encourages transparency and accountability.
  • Faster processing of arrears and revision of pension.

About ‘Your Money, Your Right’ Movement:

• It was launched by the central government in 2025.
• It is an initiative aimed at enabling people to reclaim their unclaimed deposits, insurance proceeds, dividends, and other financial assets.
• The effort brings together government agencies, regulators, banks, and financial institutions to identify and return long-forgotten funds.
• The deposits in accounts which are not operated for a period of 10 years are classified as unclaimed deposits.
• Under the initiative, individuals need to verify if their close family members or relatives have unclaimed deposits, insurance proceeds, mutual-fund payouts, or dividends.
• To facilitate this, the government has created dedicated portals as follows:
  • Reserve Bank of India (RBI): UDGAM Portal for unclaimed bank deposits & balances.
  • Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI): Bima Bharosa Portal for unclaimed insurance policy proceeds.
  • Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI): MITRA Portal for unclaimed amounts in mutual funds.
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs: IEPFA Portal for unpaid dividends and unclaimed shares.
• Facilitation camps are being organised in districts across both rural and urban regions of the country.
• On the national level, the campaign is coordinated by the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance.

About Rhinophis siruvaniensis:

• It is a new species of shieldtail snake.
• It was discovered in Siruvani Hills, located in the Western Ghats in Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
• The tip of its tail is dome-shaped.

Key Facts about Shieldtail Snakes:

• Shieldtails are a group of small-sized, non-venomous snakes that burrow in the soil and mostly live underground.
• They belong to the Uropeltidae family of snakes and are also called uropeltids.
• They’ve been named shieldtails because the tip of their tails looks like a disc-shaped shield.
• Distribution:
  • They are endemic to India & Sri Lanka.
  • In India, they are found in the Western Ghats and some parts of Peninsular India.

About NewSpace India Limited (NSIL):

• NSIL is a wholly owned Government of India company, under the administrative control of Department of Space (DOS).
• It is the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
• Primary Responsibility:
  • Enabling Indian industries to take up high technology space related activities.
  • Promotion and commercial exploitation of the products and services emanating from the Indian space programme.
• The major business areas of NSIL include:
  • Production of Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) and Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV) through industry.
  • Production and marketing of space-based services, including launch services and space-based applications like transponder leasing, remote sensing and mission support services.
  • Building of Satellites (both Communication and Earth Observation) as per user requirements.
  • Transfer of technology developed by ISRO centres/units and constituent institutions of the Dept. of Space.
  • Marketing spinoff technologies and products/services emanating out of ISRO activities.
  • Consultancy services.

About Charaichung Royal Bird Sanctuary:

• It is Asia’s first protected bird sanctuary.
• It was established in 1633 AD by Ahom king Swargadeu Pratap Singha.
• Location: It is located at Majuli - the world's largest river island.
• Ecological Significance: It hosts varieties of indigenous and migratory birds.

Key Facts about Charaichung Festival

• It is the second edition of the festival held in Majuli, Assam.
• This festival, organised with the support of Majuli Sahitya and local residents
• It aims to urge the government to further promote Charaichung as a tourism destination.

Majuli Island:

• It is the world’s largest river island located in Assam.
• The island is formed by the Brahmaputra River and its tributaries the Kherkutia Xuti and Subansiri
• Rice cultivation is the primary livelihood for the residents of Majuli, with several unique varieties of rice, such as Komal Saul and Bao Dhan, grown in the region.
• Most of the islanders belong to three tribes-Mishing, Deori, and Sonowal Kachari.

About Deepavali:

• Deepavali, also known as Diwali, is the festival of lights celebrated across India.
• ‘Deepa’ means lamp or light and ‘Vali’ means string or row, and Deepavali means rows of lights.
• It is celebrated on Kartik Amaavasya, which typically falls in October or November.
• The fundamental philosophy of Deepavali encompasses the celebration of prosperity, renewal, and abundance for all individuals.
• Celebration of Deepavali:
  • It begins with Dhanteras, a day of auspicious beginnings when families buy new metalware or essentials that symbolise prosperity.
  • The second day marks Naraka Chaturdashi, observed with rituals and lighting lamps to dispel negativity and welcome positive energy.
  • The third day is the highlight of Deepavali- the sacred Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja.
  • On the fourth day, families and friends visit one another, exchange gifts, and reconnect, strengthening their bonds and shared happiness.
  • The celebrations conclude with Bhai Dooj, a heartfelt tribute to the bond between brothers and sisters, observed with prayers, blessings, and meaningful rituals.
• It is the 16th Indian element on UNESCO’s List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

About Goniopora Coral:

• It is also known as flowerpot or daisy corals, is a type of hard, soft coral belonging to the Poritidae family.
• It is appreciated for its beautiful appearance as it possesses unique polyps that resemble flower petals.
• It typically inhabits lagoons and turbid reefs and considered thermally tolerant.
• Goniopora are a photosynthetic coral and derive some of their nutritional requirements from light. It can thrive in a wide range of lighting.
• Symbiotic Relationship: They have a symbiotic relationship with dinoflagellates called zooxanthellae that live in the tissues of the coral.
• Feeding: It is a predatory coral, meaning it obtains some of its nutrients by capturing small organisms in the water.

What is Black band disease?

• It is a bacterial necrotic infection that invades living coral.
• It forms a black band that crosses the infected coral, usually killing the colony.
• It is common in Caribbean reefs and rare in Australian waters.
• It is often linked to pollution or nutrient runoff.

About GlowCas9 Protein:

• It is a CRISPR protein that lights up while performing gene editing.
• It is a bioluminescent version of Cas9 that glows inside cells.
• Structure: GlowCas9 is created by fusing Cas9 with a split nano-luciferase enzyme derived from deep-sea shrimp proteins.
• Properties of GlowCas9 Protein:
  • The GlowCas9 is very stable and maintains its structure and activity at higher temperatures compared to the conventional enzyme.
  • It glows inside cells, allowing for real-time monitoring of CRISPR operations
• Working of GlowCas9 Protein:
  • The split nano-luciferase enzyme pieces reconnect when Cas9 folds correctly, producing light.
  • This glowing activity allows scientists to monitor CRISPR operations in living cells, tissues, and even plant leaves—without harming them.
• Benefits of GlowCas9 Protein
  • It can also increase the precision of Homology-Directed Repair (HDR).
    • Homology-Directed Repair (HDR) is a DNA repair process crucial for fixing hereditary mutations that are linked to genetic diseases like sickle cell anaemia, muscular dystrophy and so on.
  • GlowCas9 pioneers the emerging field of visualizing molecular gene therapy in motion.