News: Haryana’s first constellation garden, named ‘Nakshatra Vatika’, has been developed at the Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary. About Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary is located between two districts (Kurukshetra and Kaithal) of Haryana. It was established as a wildlife sanctuary in 1988. It holds the distinction of being the third-largest forest in Haryana. Area: It… Continue reading Saraswati Wildlife Sanctuary
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Shukrayaan mission
News: ISRO and the Swedish National Space Agency signed an MoU for Sweden’s role in Shukrayaan mission during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Sweden visit. About Shukrayaan mission Shukrayaan mission is India’s first dedicated mission to Venus and one of ISRO’s most complex planetary exploration projects. Launched by: It will be launched by Indian Space Research… Continue reading Shukrayaan mission
JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
News: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launched “JEEVAN” (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) Mobile Application for Senior Citizens and “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard. About JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard About JEEVAN App “JEEVAN” stands for Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network. It… Continue reading JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
Key facts about Netherlands
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands for the second leg of his five-country tour. Key facts about Netherlands Location: The Netherlands is located in Northwestern Europe. It is also known as Holland. It is geographically positioned in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Boundary nations: The Netherlands is bordered by… Continue reading Key facts about Netherlands
FAO Agricola Medal
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nation in recognition of his contribution to food security, sustainable agriculture and rural development. About FAO Agricola Medal Conferred by: It is one of the highest honours awarded by the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading FAO Agricola Medal
UMMID Initiative
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology dedicated the UMMID Network to the nation at New Delhi. About UMMID Initiative UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders. Initiated by: It is a national initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology to tackle inherited genetic disorders. Launch year: It was launched in 2019.… Continue reading UMMID Initiative
Ayush Anudan Portal
News: Ayush Anudan Portal was launched recently to strengthen digital governance and enhancing transparency in the Ayush sector. About Ayush Anudan Portal It is a digital initiative to strengthen digital governance and enhancing transparency in the Ayush sector. Developed by: It has been developed by the Ministry of Ayush under the Ayush Grid initiative. Aim:… Continue reading Ayush Anudan Portal
RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative
News: The Ministry of MSME is accelerating the digital transformation of India’s smallest businesses through the Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative under Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Programme. About RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative About Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) Scheme Type: It is… Continue reading RAMP Programme and Trade Enablement and Access to Market (TEAM) Initiative
Amur Falcons
News: Three Amur falcons tagged in Manipur were recently seen wintering in Africa. They have been tracked since November 2025 as part of a Manipur Amur Falcon Tracking Project by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). About Amur Falcon It is a small migratory bird of prey belonging to the family Falconidae. It is known for its… Continue reading Amur Falcons
Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
News: The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. About Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks is a macro-prudential tool that requires banks to build up additional capital during periods of… Continue reading Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks
