News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 Report for FY 2023–24 on National Panchayati Raj Day 2026. About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 It is the nationwide framework to measure the progress of Rural Local Government Institutions (Gram Panchayats (GPs)/Traditional Local Bodies (TLBs)) using objective and verifiable indicators. Introduced in: The… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0
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Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)
News: DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of NASM-SR from a naval helicopter off the Bay of Bengal coast. About Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) NASM-SR is an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system designed for short-range naval operations. Developer: The missile has been developed by Hyderabad-based Research Center Imarat in collaboration… Continue reading Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)
Virli Khandar Excavation
News: Recent excavation at a megalithic site in Virli Khandar has revealed distinctive burial architecture, rare artefacts and unusual pottery arrangements in Vidarbha. About Virli Khandar Excavation It is an ongoing excavation at a megalithic burial site in Virli Khandar that is revealing important details about ancient funerary practices and cultural patterns. Location: The site… Continue reading Virli Khandar Excavation
Swamp Deer
News: A study reports that translocated hard-ground swamp deer from Kanha to Satpura are increasing and breeding successfully, reducing extinction risk. About Swamp Deer Swamp deer, also called barasingha, is a deer species found in the Indian subcontinent. Subspecies: There are three subspecies of swamp deer found in the Indian subcontinent, which show regional distribution… Continue reading Swamp Deer
Exercise ‘Pragati’
News: The Indian Army announced hosting 11 friendly countries for the inaugural multilateral Exercise ‘Pragati’ at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise ‘Pragati’ Pragati (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise aimed at cooperation and capability building among regional armies. Hosted by: It is hosted by… Continue reading Exercise ‘Pragati’
Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
News: The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) was launched on April 24, 2026 in Colombia to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out. About Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET) It is a global science-based panel that provides policy-relevant advice to accelerate transition away from fossil fuels. Launched: It was launched on April… Continue reading Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SPGET)
RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans
News: The Reserve Bank of India issued 14 final directions on April 27 introducing new norms for recognising bad loans in banks. About RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans Main change: The new RBI norms shift banks from the incurred loss model, which is based on past losses. Banks will now follow a forward-looking… Continue reading RBI’s New Norms for Recognizing Bad Loans
Right to Safe Travel
News: The Supreme Court highlighted the Right to Safe Travel while issuing a 13-point directive after two road accidents in November 2025 caused 34 deaths. About Right to Safe Travel Right to Safe Travel means that commuters should be able to use roads without facing avoidable dangers caused by unsafe conditions or poor management. Constitutional… Continue reading Right to Safe Travel
About Twister (Tornado)
News: A large tornado touched down in Kay County, Oklahoma, with multiple confirmed tornadoes during an active severe weather outbreak. About Twister (Tornado) A twister, commonly known as a tornado, is a rapidly rotating column of air extending from a thunderstorm to the ground. Formation mechanism: Initial condition: Warm, moist air near the surface rises… Continue reading About Twister (Tornado)
Atlas Drone Swarm System
News: Recently, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army unveiled the new Atlas drone swarm system with mass launch and single-operator control capability. About Atlas Drone Swarm System It is a mobile battlefield platform designed to deploy and coordinate large numbers of drones from a single command point. Designed by: The system has been manufactured by China’s… Continue reading Atlas Drone Swarm System
