News: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is strengthening support for sustainable manufacturing through its Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme. About Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme It is a sub scheme under the RAMP Programme. Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Micro, Small… Continue reading Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme
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Prambanan Temple
News: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today visited the iconic UNESCO World Heritage site Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta. About Prambanan Temple It is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia and among the most significant in Southeast Asia. It is also the second largest in Southeast Asia after Angkor Wat in Cambodia. … Continue reading Prambanan Temple
TribeX Platform
News: TribeX Platform was launched to digitally transform tribal education and preserve India’s rich traditional heritage. About TribeX Platform It is a first-of-its-kind digital learning platform dedicated to tribal arts, culture, traditional knowledge and skill development. It is a one-stop digital platform for learning, documentation and preservation of tribal knowledge. Launched by: It was launched… Continue reading TribeX Platform
Char Kaman and Charminar Complex
News: The Government of Telangana has announced a restoration project of Char Kaman which is historically part of Charminar Complex. About Char Kaman and Charminar Complex Build by: The Charminar was built between 1589 and 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It is a square shaped structure… Continue reading Char Kaman and Charminar Complex
Durand Cup
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu unveiled and flagged off the Trophies of the Durand Cup Tournament 2026. About Durand Cup The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the fifth oldest national football competition in the world. It is unique as the only football tournament in India organized and… Continue reading Durand Cup
Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26
News: Union Ministry of Education today released the Report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26. About Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) About: Performance Grading Index is to track the performance of school education systems across States and Union Territories. The framework is… Continue reading Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26
Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM), Mizoram University, Aizawl, as a Designated Repository under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. About Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM),… Continue reading Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Matcha Tea
News: An Assam tea estate sold India’s first commercially-produced matcha tea, marking a significant shift from conventional teas. About Matcha Tea Matcha is a bright green powder made from ground, shade-grown green tea leaves. It is an important part of Japanese culture and is commonly used during traditional ceremonies. Production: It is primarily manufactured in… Continue reading Matcha Tea
White Gut Disease (WDG)
News: Officials of the Fisheries department sounded alarm about the outbreak of White Gut Disease (WDG). About White Gut Disease (WDG) It is a gastrointestinal disorder of cultivated penaeid shrimp. It is also known as White Feces Disease (WFD). Caused by: It is caused by bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms: Shrimp affected by it produce white… Continue reading White Gut Disease (WDG)
Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
News: Researchers have revalidated and concluded that the Himalayan pangolin (Manis aurita) is a distinct extant species, separate from the Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). About Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita) It is a species of Asian Pangolin. Earlier, it was considered as a subspecies of Chinese pangolin (Manis pentadactyla). Scientific name: Its scientific name is Manis aurita. Distribution:… Continue reading Himalayan Pangolin (Manis aurita)
