News: The drying up of the Malaprabha River has caused acute water scarcity, affecting communities along its banks and the region’s birds and wildlife. About Malaprabha River The Malaprabha River is a river flowing in Karnataka. Origin: It originates in the mountains of Sahyadri at an altitude of 792.4 m in a small village of… Continue reading Malaprabha River
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World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP)
News: Following criticism from the U.S.A., the World Bank Group has announced the withdrawal of its climate finance targets under the World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). About the World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) It is an institutional strategy designed to integrate climate action into its development programmes and support countries in… Continue reading World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP)
‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
News: General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff and unveils the ‘VIJAY’ vision aimed at building a technologically advanced and future-ready force. About ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force ‘VIJAY’ is an acronym that defines the key priorities that will guide the Army’s future transformation. The acronym represents… Continue reading ‘VIJAY’ Vision For a Technology-Driven Future Force
Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON
News: The Ministry of Steel has approved the grant of Miniratna Category-I status to MECON Limited. About Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON Mecon Limited has been granted the status of Miniratna Category-I. This status provides enhanced financial and operational autonomy to the Board of MECON Limited. The government grants the status of Maharatna, Navratna and… Continue reading Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON
Plant and Animal Discoveries 2025
News: According to Animal Discoveries 2025, India has recorded 483 species, of which 226 species were recorded for the first time in the country. About Animal Discoveries 2025 Released by: Animal Discoveries 2025 is an annual report released by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) detailing the discoveries of fauna. Animal Discoveries 2025: India has recorded… Continue reading Plant and Animal Discoveries 2025
Kekaidong River
News: Recently, a juvenile gharial was sighted in the Kekaidong River in West Karbi Anglong, which indicates an important sign of improving river health and successful biodiversity conservation efforts in Assam. About Kekaidong River The Kekaidong River flows through the state of Assam. Origin: It originates in the Naga Hills of Nagaland and enters the… Continue reading Kekaidong River
RIMPAC 2026
News: The United States officially launched Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026, bringing together military forces from 30 countries for the world’s largest international maritime exercise. About RIMPAC 2026 It is the world’s largest joint and combined maritime exercise, bringing together naval, air and land forces to improve their ability to operate together across a… Continue reading RIMPAC 2026
Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026
News: At the Hamburg Sustainability Conference 2026, India achieved its best-ever performance in the UN SDG Index, rising to 94th place among 167 countries from 99th in 2025, with an overall score of 68.3 out of 100. About Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026 Hamburg Sustainability Conference is a platform for trusted dialogue, productive exchange, and… Continue reading Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) 2026
Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026
News:Team India delivered an impressive performance at the Global Skills Challenge (GSC) Australia 2026, securing three gold, one silver and one bronze medal. About Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026 About: Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026 is an international competition held from 23–29 June 2026. It has been designed as a full-scale simulation of the WorldSkills… Continue reading Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026
Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI)
News: The Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, has invited applications from eligible entities under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI). About the Scheme for Strengthening of the Medical Device Industry (SMDI) About: It is a scheme to boost the medical device industry in India. Launched by: It was launched by… Continue reading Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI)
