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Gruh Sugam Portal 

News: The National Housing Bank (NHB) has launched the Gruh Sugam Portal to revolutionize housing finance accessibility. About Gruh Sugam Portal It is a digital initiative to streamline the home loan process for Defence / Government personnel.  Launched by: National Housing Bank (NHB) It promotes digital lending adoption and strengthens financial inclusion by improving access… Continue reading Gruh Sugam Portal 

India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)

News: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd (APSEZ) has operationalised India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) to handle maritime emergencies and support vessels in distress. About India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR) India’s first Port of Refuge (PoR) has been launched to create a structured and formal mechanism to handle maritime emergencies and vessels… Continue reading India’s First Port of Refuge (PoR)

Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)

News: The Red-crowned roofed turtle population is declining due to shrinking habitat in the Ganga basin, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect the species. About Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga) The Red-crowned roofed turtle (Batagur kachuga) is a freshwater turtle native to South Asia. Family: It belongs to the Geoemydidae family. It is one of the three… Continue reading Red-Crowned Roofed Turtle (Batagur kachuga)

Khelo India Tribal Games

News: The inaugural Khelo India Tribal Games is being held from 25th March to 3rd April 2026 at Chhattisgarh. About Khelo India Tribal Games  The Khelo India Tribal Games is India’s first national multi-sport event dedicated exclusively to tribal athletes. It comes under Khelo India initiative. It will act as a national platform for talent identification,… Continue reading Khelo India Tribal Games

GlobE Network

News: India hosted the 12th Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in New Delhi. About GlobE Network Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is a global platform of specialised anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. Established in: It was established in 2021 under the… Continue reading GlobE Network

Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

News: Water samples from key flamingo habitats near Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) showed rising toxicity, raising long-term ecological concerns. About Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary Location: It is located along the western bank of the Thane creek. It is the first flamingo sanctuary in India. Established: It was declared a flamingo sanctuary in 2015. Status: It was declared… Continue reading Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary

Difference between LPG and LNG

News: The disruption of vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz due to the West Asia conflict has affected India’s energy supplies, especially Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG). Difference Between LPG and LNG Properties  Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Composition It mainly contains Propane (C₃H₈) and Butane (C₄H₁₀), with… Continue reading Difference between LPG and LNG

Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )

News: The Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica) population has plunged 95% in four decades due to a complex mix of environmental changes across multiple countries. About Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica ) They are large shorebird belongs to sandpiper family, Scolopacidae. Scientific name: Their scientific name is Limosa haemastica. Habitat: They breed in wetland habitats such as sedge meadows and… Continue reading Hudsonian godwit (Limosa haemastica )

World Air Quality Report, 2025

News: IQAir recently released its 8th World Air Quality Report (2025) highlighting global air pollution trends, health risks, and monitoring gaps. About World Air Quality Report, 2025 World Air Quality Report evaluates pollution levels, based on annual average PM2.5.  Released by: It is published by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Edition: This is the… Continue reading World Air Quality Report, 2025

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