News: An Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Harivansh is participating in the 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania from 5th to 9th October. About Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) The Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) is the global organisation of national parliaments. It promotes peace, democracy and sustainable development through parliamentary dialogue. Establishment: It began in 1889 as a small… Continue reading Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU)
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Ramappa Temple
News: Heritage activists are opposing the proposed opencast coal mine, citing its potential long-term threat to Ramappa Temple and Ramappa Lake. About Ramappa Temple Location: The Ramappa temple is located in Palampet village of Venkatapur Mandal in Telangana’s Mulugu (old Warangal) district. Other Name: It is also known as Rudreswara Temple and Ramalingeswara (Lord Siva)… Continue reading Ramappa Temple
Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope
News: The CHIME telescope has made its first standalone detection of hydrogen’s faint glow from when the universe was about five billion years old. About Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope The Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) is a radio telescope built in 2017. Location: It is located in British Columbia, Canada. Objective:… Continue reading Canadian Hydrogen Intensity Mapping Experiment (CHIME) Telescope
ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
News: The Second Edition of AIME-2026 commenced at Subic Bay, Philippines, on 28 September 2026. About ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026) AIME-2026 is a multilateral joint naval exercise. Participating Members: It is between the Indian Navy and maritime defence forces of ASEAN Member States. 2026 Edition: AIME-2026 is the second edition of the exercise. The inaugural… Continue reading ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise (AIME-2026)
Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
News: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a distribution programme under RVY, providing 662 assistive devices to 114 senior citizens in Delhi-NCR. About Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana The Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana is first of its kind scheme in the country for providing Physical Aids and Assisted-living Devices for Senior citizens belonging to BPL category. It… Continue reading Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana
Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
News: Mumbai Port Authority declared Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free on 2 October 2026 during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026. About Jawahar Dweep The Jawahar Dweep is a restricted offshore island terminal in Mumbai Harbour. It lies in the Arabian Sea off Mumbai’s eastern waterfront, about 8.25 km northeast of the Gateway of India. It is… Continue reading Jawahar Dweep Becomes India’s First Plastic-free Oil Terminal
Sengol
News: The new NCERT Class 9 Social Science textbook mentions the Sengol as a cultural marker of rulership and good governance. About Sengol The Sengol is a sacred sceptre linked to righteous governance and the cultural traditions of ancient Tamil civilisation. Naming: The term Sengol is derived from the Tamil word “Semmai”, meaning “righteousness”. Origin:… Continue reading Sengol
National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0)
News: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav launched guidelines for implementing National Coastal Mission (NCM) 2.0 in New Delhi. About National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0) Administered By: It is administered by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC). Nature of Scheme: It is a Central Sector Scheme. Origin: The first phase, NCM 1.0, was implemented… Continue reading National Coastal Mission (NCM 2.0)
Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved GEC Phase-III on September 30 to enable evacuation of up to 135 GW of renewable energy across States and Union Territories. About Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme Green Energy Corridors (GEC) are dedicated power transmission networks developed to evacuate and integrate renewable energy into the grid. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading Green Energy Corridor Phase-III Scheme
PRAMAAN Certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
News: The first PRAMAAN certificates were handed over under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme (IFWCS) in New Delhi. About PRAMAAN Certificates PRAMAAN stands for Programme for Recognition and Accreditation of Sustainable Management Practices for Agroforestry and Natural Forestry Resources. It is a nationally accepted, credible and transparent framework for certification of forests, wood… Continue reading PRAMAAN Certificates under the Indian Forest and Wood Certification Scheme
