News: Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will supply training and equipment to help strengthen Fiji’s maritime security. About Fiji Fiji is a sovereign island nation in Melanesia, Oceania. It is officially known as the Republic of Fiji. It is well known for its strategic location in the South Pacific as well as… Continue reading Key Facts about Fiji
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Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
News: Recently, a global hunger monitoring body Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) officially declared that famine is occurring in Gaza. About Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) It is the main global system for assessing hunger crises. It is independent organisation but funded by Western countries. 19 humanitarian organisations and regional bodies oversee it… Continue reading Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
SMILE Scheme
News: The central government has launched a 15-day Entrepreneurship Development Programme under the SMILE scheme to help transgender persons become self-reliant by providing economic empowerment. About SMILE Scheme The Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE) is a Central Sector Scheme implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment. It functions as… Continue reading SMILE Scheme
Drake Passage
News: Recently, a massive 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck the Drake Passage, the stormy strait that links the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. About Drake Passage The Drake Passage is located between Cape Horn at the tip of South America and the Antarctic Peninsula. The passage is named after Sir Francis Drake, who was the first Englishman to… Continue reading Drake Passage
Dal Lake
News: The three-day “Khelo India Water Sports Festival” has begun at the iconic Dal Lake in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. About Dal Lake Location : It is mid-altitude urban lake located in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. It is surrounded by the Pir Panjal mountains. It is known as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir” or… Continue reading Dal Lake
Didayi Tribe
News: Champa Raspeda, hailing from Odisha’s Malkangiri district, has created history by becoming the first individual from the Didayi community to qualify in NEET 2025. About Didayi Tribe It is an indigenous community of Malkangiri district, Odisha. They are recognized as one of the 13 Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in Odisha. They belong to… Continue reading Didayi Tribe
Palmyra Palm Tree
News: Palmyra palm trees in Odisha are playing a significant ecological and social role. They are helping reduce lightning-related deaths, as the tall trees act as natural lightning conductors, diverting strikes away from human settlements. About Palmyra Palm Tree (Borassus flabellifer) The Palmyra palm tree is commonly known as the sugar palm, toddy palm, or… Continue reading Palmyra Palm Tree
Mission Sudarshan Chakra
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the launch of Mission Sudarshan Chakra on August 15, 2025, during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort. About Mission Sudarshan Chakra It is India’s ambitious plan to build a multi-layered integrated air and missile defence shield. The project aims to provide a complete nationwide security cover by… Continue reading Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Minimum Public Shareholding
News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed significant changes to the Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) and Minimum Public Offer (MPO) regulations for large companies aiming to list on Indian stock exchanges. About Minimum Public Shareholding The Minimum Public Shareholding (MPS) rule is a regulatory requirement established by the Securities and Exchange… Continue reading Minimum Public Shareholding
Mount Elbrus
News: Kabak Yano, a mountaineer from Arunachal Pradesh, successfully ascended Mt. Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe, located in Itanagar. About Mount Elbrus It is located in southwest Russia and is part of the Caucasus Mountains. It also lies within the boundaries of Prielbrusye National Park. Mount Elbrus is the highest peak in Russia as… Continue reading Mount Elbrus
