News: The Department of Water Resources has launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open until 28th August, 2026. About 7th National Water Awards The 7th National Water Awards recognize and encourage outstanding work in water conservation and water resource management across India. Launched By: The Department of Water Resources,… Continue reading 7th National Water Awards
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Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
News: Delhi received the southwest monsoon on July 2 after a delayed onset, while June rainfall deficit renewed focus on the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). About Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is an atmosphere-ocean coupled phenomenon characterized by differences in sea-surface temperatures across the Indian Ocean. Mechanism: The IOD develops when a difference in… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
News: Pune Police sought court permission to conduct polygraph tests on Siya Goyal and her co-accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. About Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) include polygraph, narcoanalysis, and brain mapping. These tests are used to obtain concealed information related to crime and have important clinical, scientific, ethical, and… Continue reading Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
News: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is strengthening entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities through capacity building, mentorship, market access, and business accelerator programmes. About National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme promotes entrepreneurship and strengthens the capacity of SC/ST entrepreneurs. Initiative By: The scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro,… Continue reading National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the New EPF Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020, effective from June 29. About Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 is India’s new statutory provident fund framework replacing the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Notified under: The EPF… Continue reading Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
Rung Community
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
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
