News: Chief Election Commissioner of India is set to assume the Chairship of the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for 2026. About International IDEA International IDEA (International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance) is an intergovernmental organisation founded in 1995. It works to strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide. The… Continue reading International IDEA 2026
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NUDGE Initiative
News: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) is launching the second NUDGE Initiative based on its analysis of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) data for FY 2024–25. About NUDGE Initiative Full form: “Non-intrusive Usage of Data to Guide and Enable (NUDGE)” initiative Implementing agency: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) Nodal Ministry: Ministry of… Continue reading NUDGE Initiative
Bnei Menashe
News: Israel has approved a plan to bring the remaining 5,800 Bnei Menashe Jews from Northeast India to the country within the next five years. About Bnei Menashe The Menashe or Bnei Menashe are an indigenous community from Manipur and Mizoram in Northeast India. They belong mainly to the Chin, Kuki, Mizo, and Zo ethnic… Continue reading Bnei Menashe
Asian Youth Games 2025
News: The Asian Youth Games 2025, officially the 3rd edition of the event, is underway in Manama, Bahrain, from October 22 to 31, 2025. About Asian Youth Games It was initiated by the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) to support athletes aged 14–18 years. It serves as a pathway to the Youth Olympic Games and… Continue reading Asian Youth Games 2025
Rare Earth Magnets
News: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ to promote manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. About Rare Earth Magnet Rare earth magnets are permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. They are the strongest type of permanent magnets. They are made using rare earth elements such… Continue reading Rare Earth Magnets
Ningaloo Reef
News: An unprecedented marine heatwave has caused catastrophic damage to the UNESCO-listed Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, killing nearly 70% of its corals. About Ningaloo Reef Location: Ningaloo Reef is located on Western Australia’s remote northwest coast along the East Indian Ocean. It is about 1,200 km north of Perth. The reef is bordered by… Continue reading Ningaloo Reef
Sirpur Archaeological Site
News: Chhattisgarh government is giving the Sirpur archaeological site a major upgrade, including battery-operated golf carts, digital exhibits, and immersive storytelling modules, as part of its efforts to prepare Sirpur for a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination. About Sirpur Archaeological Site Location: Sirpur is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh. The site dates back… Continue reading Sirpur Archaeological Site
Lake Urmia
News: Iran has used cloud-seeding over the Urmia Lake basin to address the country’s severe drought. About Lake Urmia Location: It is a large oligotrophic and extremely hypersaline lake located in Iran. It lies in the Armenian Highlands, between the provinces of Azerbaijan in Iran and west of the southern portion of the Caspian Sea It… Continue reading Lake Urmia
Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
News: Recently, the progress of the ₹1,500 crore Incentive Scheme for Critical Mineral Recycling was reviewed. About Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme The Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme is a ₹1,500 crore initiative under the National Critical Mineral Mission. Aim: To boost India’s recycling capacity for extracting critical minerals from secondary sources. Objective: The scheme… Continue reading Critical Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme
Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025
News: The 19th edition of Joint Military exercise “Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025” commenced recently at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. About Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025 2025 edition: It is the 19th edition of the India–Nepal Joint Military Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025. Duration: It will be conducted from 25 November 2025 to 08 December 2025. Location: Pithoragarh… Continue reading Exercise SURYAKIRAN XIX – 2025
