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
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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)
1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement
News: Haryana and Rajasthan signed an agreement to implement the long-pending Yamuna Water Project under the 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement. About 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement The 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement is an inter-state pact for sharing the utilisable surface waters of the Upper Yamuna Basin. Signatory States: The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)… Continue reading 1994 Upper Yamuna Water Agreement
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026
News: India achieved its highest-ever rank of 94th in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026, improving from 99th in 2025. About UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026 The SDG Index 2026 is an annual assessment that measures countries’ progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Publisher: It was released by the UN Sustainable… Continue reading UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Index 2026
New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh
News: Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag, providing legal recognition to their authenticity, quality, and traditional agricultural heritage. About New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh Four traditional crops of Madhya Pradesh have received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag. They are Sitahi Kutki (Sitahi Minor Millet), Nagdaman Kutki (Nagdaman… Continue reading New GI Tag Crops of Madhya Pradesh
Strawberry Moon, Blue Moon & Micromoon
News: June’s full moon, known as the Strawberry Moon, has drawn attention to the Strawberry Moon, Blue Moon, and Micromoon. About Strawberry Moon Meaning: The Strawberry Moon is the traditional name given to the full moon that occurs in June. Naming: Its name comes from Native American Algonquian tribes, who used it to track the ripening and… Continue reading Strawberry Moon, Blue Moon & Micromoon
ICGS Akshay
News: India inducted ICGS Akshay, a new-generation indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel, into the Indian Coast Guard at Goa Shipyard Limited in Goa. About ICGS Akshay Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Akshay is a 52-m-long indigenous Fast Patrol Vessel built to strengthen India’s maritime security capabilities. Naming: The vessel is named Akshay, which means “Indestructible.” Built by: The… Continue reading ICGS Akshay
Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model
News: India launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight under the Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model from Varanasi to New Delhi. About Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model is an aviation model that connects smaller airports, called spokes, with major airports, called hubs, to enable seamless international travel. The Spokes: The spoke airports serve as the starting point of the… Continue reading Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model
