News: Unjha Jeera from Gujarat has officially received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag. About Unjha Jeera It belongs to Unjha region, located in Mehsana district, Gujarat. It is home to one of Asia’s largest spice markets and serves as a major trading hub for cumin. Features: It is particularly known for its large seeds, stemless… Continue reading Unjha Jeera
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Sone River
News: Bihar and Jharkhand are set to sign an agreement on the sharing of Sone River waters, resolving a long-pending dispute that has persisted since the creation of Jharkhand in 2000. About Sone River Sone River is a perennial river. It is also called “Hiranyavaha” because of its golden coloured sand. It was believed that… Continue reading Sone River
Kheibar Shekan Missile
News: Iran has recently employed the Kheibar Shekan Missile in coordinated attacks, demonstrating its operational adaptability and effectiveness against advanced adversaries. About Kheibar Shekan Missile Aspects Description About It is an Iranian medium-range ballistic missile, which was unveiled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in 2022. The name “Kheybar Shekan” translates to “Breaker of… Continue reading Kheibar Shekan Missile
Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
News: As India’s start-up ecosystem expands, the government is promoting rural entrepreneurship through the Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP). About Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP) It is the sub-scheme under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) programme . Launched: It was launched in 2016. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development Objective: The objective… Continue reading Start-up Village Entrepreneurship Programme (SVEP)
Lipfendra
News: The FDA has approved the first once-daily oral PCSK9 inhibitor, to lower LDL cholesterol in adults with high cholesterol and certain inherited cholesterol disorders. About Lipfendra Lipfendra is a once-daily oral tablet and is notable as the first oral medication to block PCSK9, a target previously addressed primarily through injectable therapies. Note: PCSK9 is… Continue reading Lipfendra
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports invites online nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNNAA) 2025. About Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025 It is India’s highest national honour for outstanding achievements in the field of adventure. Aim: It was instituted to recognize exceptional accomplishments in the field of adventure and… Continue reading Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025
Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
News: UNEP and GEF launched the GCMP to evaluate the effectiveness and impact of both the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and the Minamata Convention on Mercury. About Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) The Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) is a worldwide initiative led by theUnited Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Funded by: It… Continue reading Global Chemicals Monitoring Programme (GCMP) and Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs)
Principal Purpose Test (PPT)
News: India amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka to include the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) and prevent treaty abuse. About Principal Purpose Test (PPT) The PPT is an anti-tax avoidance rule in Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs). Features: It allows tax authorities to deny treaty benefits if a main purpose of an arrangement is… Continue reading Principal Purpose Test (PPT)
Hornbills
News: In July, four Malabar pied hornbills were spotted near agricultural fields along the Muyyam river in Kannur district, Kerala, a first for the area. About Hornbills Hornbills are a tropical birds named for their unusually large, curved bills. Scientific name: They scientific name Bucerotidae. Family: They belongs to Bucerotidae family. Habitat: They inhabit the canopy of tall… Continue reading Hornbills
Kharchi Puja
News: Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja, one of the state’s largest and most significant religious and cultural festivals. About Kharchi Puja It is week- long, annual Puja held at old Agartala in Tripura. It is also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods’. The word ‘Kharchi’ is derived from two Tripuri words –… Continue reading Kharchi Puja
