Context: The Hubble Space Telescope has revealed an intermediate-mass black hole within the Omega Centauri star cluster in the Milky Way galaxy Omega Centauri: Largest and Most Luminous: Omega Centauri (NGC 5139 or Caldwell 80) is the Milky Way’s largest and brightest globular cluster, containing millions of stars within a …

Context: On its 43rd foundation day, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) announced the ‘Agri Fund for Start-Ups & Rural Enterprises’ (AgriSURE) fund AgriSURE Fund: Objective: The initiative aims to establish a Rs 750 crore Category-II Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) to support start-ups and rural enterprises. Funding: …

Context: As the summer tourism rush peaks, the unique animals and environment of Ladakh, particularly the Hanle Valley, are under threat from rapid development and irresponsible tourism Hanle Valley: Location: Eastern Ladakh, near the Indo-China border, at an altitude of around 4,500 meters above sea level. It is part of …

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has permitted resident individuals to open Foreign Currency Accounts at International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs) in GIFT City, Gujarat, under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Details: Authorised Persons: These are entities authorised by the RBI, such as banks and designated FX dealers, to facilitate …