News: The Rung community opposed the installation of a three-tonne artificial Shivling near Om Parvat, stating that it violated their tradition of nature worship. About Rung Community The Rung (Rang or Shauka) community is an indigenous trans-Himalayan tribal community that follows nature worship and has a distinct Himalayan cultural identity. Distribution: The community lives in the… Continue reading Rung Community
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Lavender Cultivation
News: The Union Government and Nagaland discussed expanding lavender cultivation and agri-entrepreneurship under the CSIR Aroma Mission across the State. About Lavender Cultivation Lavender is a small, perennial aromatic herb shrub of the mint family (Lamiaceae), that is mainly grown for its flowers and essential oil. It was introduced in the temperate regions of Jammu &… Continue reading Lavender Cultivation
Birthright Citizenship
News: The US Supreme Court declared the Trump administration’s executive order ending birthright citizenship unconstitutional and reaffirmed citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. About Birthright Citizenship Birthright citizenship is the legal right to citizenship acquired automatically by birth within a country’s territory or through one’s parents. Core Principles of Citizenship: Jus Soli (Right of the Soil): Citizenship is… Continue reading Birthright Citizenship
India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
News: The Ministry of Civil Aviation approved India’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter operations at Undavalli Heliport. About India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure Private Point-in-Space (PinS) is India’s first private satellite-based instrument approach procedure that enables safe and precise helicopter operations at heliports without conventional landing infrastructure. Operations at: It… Continue reading India’s First Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure
SHE-LEAPS Platform
News: SHE-LEAPS was launched on June 29, 2026, during the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan in New Delhi to support rural women entrepreneurs. About SHE-LEAPS Platform Full form: SHE-LEAPS stands for ‘Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability’. It is a digital platform that empowers Self-Help Group women through enterprise creation, livelihood support, and performance… Continue reading SHE-LEAPS Platform
Project BRAHMANK
News: Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 16th Raising Day on 29 June 2026 at Ranaghat, Arunachal Pradesh. About Project BRAHMANK Project BRAHMANK is a specialized engineering and infrastructure development unit that builds and maintains strategic infrastructure in frontier areas. Operates under: It operates under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). Establishment: The project… Continue reading Project BRAHMANK
FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card
News: Union Home Minister launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card in New Delhi to improve citizen services through digital governance. About FCRA 2.0 Portal The FCRA 2.0 Portal is a fully digital platform that simplifies compliance and strengthens monitoring under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Launched by: The portal was launched by the… Continue reading FCRA 2.0 Portal and the e-OCI Card
White-rumped Vulture
News: A captive-bred, radio-tagged White-rumped Vulture released in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve died due to electrocution after its release in April 2026. About White-rumped Vulture The White-rumped Vulture is a small ‘Old World’ vulture native to South and Southeast Asia. Scientific name: Gyps bengalensis Alternative Names: It is also known as the Indian White-backed Vulture or the Oriental… Continue reading White-rumped Vulture
Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
News: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK), a unified national child healthcare programme. About Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) is a unified national programme that provides integrated home and community-based healthcare for every child from birth to 36 months of age. Launched… Continue reading Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK)
Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
News: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh released the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) on June 29, 2026, as a major administrative reform. About Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) is a major administrative reform that decentralizes financial decision-making to accelerate strategic defence R&D projects. Launched by: It was… Continue reading Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)
