News: The Aras River is strategically located along the borders in the Caucasus and is in focus amid regional geopolitical tensions. About Aras River It is a transboundary river in the Caucasus. Caucasus is a region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It forms natural boundaries between countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and… Continue reading Aras River
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Model Code of Conduct
News: The Election Commission of India has directed authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing general elections and by elections in States/Union Territories. About Model Code of Conduct (MCC) About: It is a set of guidelines published by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for political parties and… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct
Jnanpith Award 2025
News: The Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been chosen for the India’s highest literary honour Jnanpith Award 2025. About Jnanpith Award 2025 The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour presented to Indian authors for their outstanding contributions to literature. Sponsored by: It is sponsored by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. Instituted: It was instituted in 1961.… Continue reading Jnanpith Award 2025
Sujal Gaon ID
News: Union Minister of Jal Shakti released the Sujal Gaon ID that enables complete digital mapping of rural piped water supply assets. About Sujal Gaon ID Sujal Gaon ID is a unique digital identification system for rural piped water supply schemes. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Sujal Gaon ID
Gajapati Empire
News: Recently, a Telugu medieval inscription associated with the Gajapathi rulers of Odisha has been discovered on a stone pillar of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Ramachandrapura Agraharam in Guntur. About Gajapati Empire The Gajapati Empire was a medieval Hindu monarchy in the Indian subcontinent. Reign Period: It reigned from c.1434 to 1541. Founded by: It… Continue reading Gajapati Empire
Kharg Island
News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
National Shipping Board
News: The government held an interaction with the National Shipping Board to discuss challenges in the shipping sector and ways to strengthen maritime capacity. About National Shipping Board It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India. Established in: It was established in 1959 under Section 4 of the… Continue reading National Shipping Board
Kurumba Painting
News: Kurumba painting need conservation and revival as it is on the verge of extinction, with fewer than 10 practising artists remaining. About Kurumba Painting Kurumba art is a prehistoric art form originated from the Kurumba tribe in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka. Note: The Kurumba tribe primarily resides in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil… Continue reading Kurumba Painting
Black Rain
News: The World Health Organization has warned about health risks from “black rain” reported in Iran after oil facility fires. About Black Rain It is uncommon atmospheric phenomenon where rain becomes contaminated during its passage through the atmosphere, particularly in highly contaminated atmospheric layers. It contains dark, often black, grey, or oily droplets. How it… Continue reading Black Rain
Dandi March
News: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi and all the brave freedom fighters who took part in the historic march ‘Dandi Satyagraha. About Dandi March Mahatma Gandhi launched the non-violent Civil Disobedience Movement with the Dandi March. The march began on 12 March 1930 and… Continue reading Dandi March
