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
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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
Udant Martand
News: Hindi Journalism Day is observed on 30 May every year to celebrate the role of journalism as the fourth pillar of democracy. The day marks the launch of Udant Martand, India’s first Hindi newspaper. About Udant Martand Udant Martand is India’s first newspaper published in Hindi. It was first published on May 30, 1826.… Continue reading Udant Martand
Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
News: Citizen scientists in Kerala observed normally day-active Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) feeding at night, highlighting the impact of Artificial Light at Night (ALAN) on bird behaviour. About Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus) The Brahminy Kite is a medium- sized predatory bird. It is also known as the red-backed sea eagle/ Chestnut white kite/ Rufous eagle. … Continue reading Brahminy Kites (Haliastur indus)
Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument
News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has enhanced India’s nascent Social Stock Exchange (SSE) ecosystem by allowing companies to use a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments. About Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument Definition: They are financial instruments or securities issued by not-for-profit organisations… Continue reading Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument
India’s 18th Railway Zone
News: Recently, the 18th Zone of Indian Railways, South Coast Railway (SCoR), formally commenced operations with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. About India’s 18th Railway Zone The newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone has been operational since 1st June 2026. It has been created by exercising powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 3 of… Continue reading India’s 18th Railway Zone
Key Facts About Mongolia
News: An Indian Air Force IL-76 strategic airlift aircraft, Gajraj, transported the sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana from Delhi to Mongolia on 30 May 2026. About Key Facts About Mongolia Location: Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East Asia. Bordering nations: It is bordered by two nations: China to the south and Russia… Continue reading Key Facts About Mongolia
Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana
News: The sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Gautama Buddha from Delhi to Mongolia. About Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana They were the two chief disciples of the Buddha. Arahant Sariputta, known as the disciple foremost in wisdom. Arahant Mahamoggallana, renowned for meditative powers and spiritual attainments. Sariputta was… Continue reading Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana
Blue Micromoon
News: A rare astronomical phenomenon will appear in the night sky, featuring a micromoon that will also be a blue moon. About Blue Micromoon A micromoon is a full or new moon that occurs when the moon is roughly at its farthest from Earth in its orbit. Why does it happen: The moon’s orbit around… Continue reading Blue Micromoon
