News: The CPCB’s latest assessment indicates a slight decline in the number of polluted river stretches across India. About polluted river stretch According to CPCB, a “polluted river stretch” is where two or more polluted locations occur in a continuous sequence on a river where BOD levels exceed 3 mg/L, rendering water unfit for bathing.… Continue reading CPCB Report on River Pollution
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Ballon d’Or Award, 2025
News: The 69th Ballon d’Or ceremony will be held on September 22, 2025, at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. About Ballon d’Or Award, 2025 The Ballon d’Or is the most prestigious individual award in football, presented annually by France Football since 1956. It honors the best football players worldwide based on their performances during… Continue reading Ballon d’Or Award, 2025
National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025
News: Recently, the National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 were presented during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). About National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 The National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025 were presented during the 28th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG). Administered by: Instituted by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) in collaboration with… Continue reading National e-Governance Awards (NAeG) 2025
Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
News: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched the second edition of the Brazil–India Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech (Maitri 2.0) on 22 September 2025 in New Delhi. About Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme Maitri 2.0 is the second edition of the India–Brazil Cross-Incubation Programme in Agritech. Launched by: It is launched by the Indian Council… Continue reading Maitri 2.0 Cross-Incubation Programme
Bagram Air Base
News: The Taliban administration has reportedly turned down U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to reclaim the Bagram Air Base. About Bagram Air Base Location: It is the largest military airfield in Afghanistan, located north of Kabul. Strategic importance: It is situated in a strategic location near Iran, Pakistan, China’s Xinjiang province, and Central Asia. Origin: The… Continue reading Bagram Air Base
Smog-Eating Technology
News: The Delhi government has announced a feasibility study to test photocatalytic coatings on roads, pavements, and public spaces in order to achieve noticeable improvements in air quality. About Smog-Eating Technology It is a photocatalytic technology based primarily on Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂). This technology uses photocatalytic coatings typically Titanium Dioxide (TiO₂) based which is applied to surfaces such… Continue reading Smog-Eating Technology
Supercomputers
News: A powerful new supercomputer is being developed that will place Essex at the centre of the UK’s artificial intelligence (AI) revolution. About Supercomputers Supercomputers are the most powerful computers in the world. They solve very large, complex, and calculation-heavy problems that normal computers cannot handle. A supercomputer is more like a giant data center… Continue reading Supercomputers
Exercise Amogh Fury
News: The Indian Army’s Sapta Shakti Command carried out the ‘AMOGH FURY’ integrated firepower exercise at the Mahajan Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. About Exercise Amogh Fury Conducted By Sapta Shakti Command of the Indian Army. Location Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, Thar Desert, Rajasthan. Purpose To test combat power, coordination, and operational readiness under real-time… Continue reading Exercise Amogh Fury
Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0
News: The Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 was launched recently by the Union Minister of Commerce & Industry in New Delhi. About Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0 It is the latest iteration of a government initiative aimed at benchmarking and enhancing the competitiveness of industrial parks across India. Launch: IPRS 3.0 was launched… Continue reading Industrial Park Rating System (IPRS) 3.0
Dadasaheb Phalke Award
News: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been selected as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. About Dadasaheb Phalke Award The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India. The award was established to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, who is regarded as the father of Indian cinema. It is the highest honour… Continue reading Dadasaheb Phalke Award
