mBridge: A multi-CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) platform designed to enable cross-border payments. Full form: Multiple CBDC Bridge. Developed by: Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub, along with the central banks of China, Hong Kong SAR, Thailand and the UAE. Technology: Uses Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). Purpose: To make cross-border payments faster, cheaper and…
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 26 September 2026
UPSC Prelims Current Affairs for 26 September 2026 brings together the news items of the day that map to the Prelims syllabus — polity, economy, environment, science and technology, and international relations. Each item is written as a factual pointer you can revise quickly, with the static-syllabus link made explicit so the reading feeds directly into your Prelims notes.
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Technology Development Fund (TDF) Scheme
Ministry: Ministry of Defence. Implemented by: DRDO. Objective: To promote self-reliance in defence technology and support indigenous development of defence technologies. Focus: Development of indigenous technologies and products by Indian industries, particularly MSMEs and start-ups. Technology: Supports development of technologies required by the Indian defence sector. Funding: Provides financial support for development of indigenous defence…
Marfan Syndrome
Marfan syndrome: A genetic disorder of connective tissue. Cause: Usually associated with mutations in the FBN1 gene, which codes for fibrillin-1. Inheritance: Generally autosomal dominant. Skeletal features: Tall stature, long limbs and fingers (arachnodactyly), and abnormal curvature of the spine. Eyes: Dislocation of the lens (ectopia lentis) may occur. Heart & blood vessels: Can affect…
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