News: Thousands of people protested in Tirana, Albania, against plans to build a luxury resort on a protected area of the Adriatic coast. Key Facts about Albania Location: Albania is located in the southeastern region of the European continent, in the western part of the Balkan Peninsula. Bordering nations: It is bordered by 4 Nations:… Continue reading Key Facts about Albania
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Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
News: Conservationists and several communities in Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland gathered on March 1 to mark the first-ever International Marbled Cat Day, drawing attention to one of Asia’s most elusive and least understood wild felids. About Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata) The Marbled cat is a small wild cat that lives in the mountainous areas of… Continue reading Marbled Cat (Pardofelis marmorata)
Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
News: The Department of Youth Affairs, Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), commenced the first phase of the Viksit Vibrant Village Program (VVVP) 2026. About Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026 It is a pioneering youth-led initiative aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, fostering national integration, and promoting sustainable development in… Continue reading Viksit Vibrant Village Program 2026
Navachar Mantra Initiative
News: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched the Navachar Mantra initiative to strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship and expand opportunities for innovators across emerging India. About Navachar Mantra Initiative It is a national initiative focused on strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and expanding opportunities for innovators across emerging India. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship… Continue reading Navachar Mantra Initiative
Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
News: The India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) was formally launched by Coal & Mines Minister and UK’s Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs. About Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) The Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) is a data-driven platform to monitor global critical mineral supply… Continue reading Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO)
Dark Patterns
News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA has imposed penalties on PhysicsWallah Limited and McAfee Software India Private Limited for using dark pattern practices that misled consumers and influenced their choices on digital platforms. About Dark Patterns Dark patterns, also known as deceptive patterns, involve using design and choice architecture to deceive, coerce, or influence… Continue reading Dark Patterns
Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines to provide ATF price stabilisation support to Scheduled Indian Airlines for their domestic and international operations. About Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines It is a one-time budgetary support of ten thousand crore… Continue reading Price Stabilization Fund for Scheduled Indian Airlines
Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
News: The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area to reduce air pollution in the Delhi–NCR region. About Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area It is a scheme to replace old trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR area to reduce air… Continue reading Scheme for Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in Delhi-NCR Area
2026 Food Planet Prize
News: Andhra Pradesh’s community-led natural farming programme has won the 2026 Food Planet Prize. About 2026 Food Planet Prize About Food Planet Prize is the world’s largest environmental award. Presented by: It is presented annually by the Curt Bergfors Foundation in Sweden. It rewards innovative initiatives that will improve the global food system within ten years… Continue reading 2026 Food Planet Prize
Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
News: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) has launched Mission Senehjori to transform Assam’s renowned Muga silk sector into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem. About Mission Senehjori It is a comprehensive cluster-based initiative designed to strengthen the entire Muga silk value chain. Launched by: It has been launched by the Ministry… Continue reading Mission Senehjori and Assam’s Muga silk
