News: The SAMPANN pension management system has been integrated with the UMANG platform. About SAMPANN Pension Portal About: SAMPANN stands for System for Accounting and Management of Pension. Initiative by: It is a flagship digital platform of the Department of Telecommunications. Developed by: Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts Launched on: It was… Continue reading SAMPANN Pension Portal
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Parbati Giri
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on the occasion of her birth centenary. About Parbati Giri Parbati Giri was a prominent freedom fighter from Odisha. She was born on 19 January 1926 in the Bargarh district of Odisha. She is also known as the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha,… Continue reading Parbati Giri
Kinnow Cultivation in India
News: The Rajasthan government is organising a Kinnow Mahakumbh in Sri Ganganagar on January 23, 24 and 25, 2026. About Kinnow Cultivation in India Kinnow is a high-yielding citrus fruit which belongs to the “Mandarin” family. It is a hybrid of two varieties: King (Citrus nobilis Lour) and ‘Willow Leaf’ (Citrus deliciosa Tenora). Favourable conditions… Continue reading Kinnow Cultivation in India
G4 Geomagnetic Storm
News: Sky-watchers worldwide witnessed breathtaking auroras as a severe G4 geomagnetic storm pushed the dazzling lights far beyond their typical polar regions. About G4 Geomagnetic Storm Geomagnetic Storm: A geomagnetic storm is a severe disturbance of Earth’s magnetosphere. How it is caused: Energy produced by nuclear fusion in the Sun is released as sunlight, radiation, and charged particles.… Continue reading G4 Geomagnetic Storm
Environmental Protection Fund
News: Centre notifies rules governing utilization of Environmental Protection Fund collected through environmental penalties. About Environmental Protection Fund Created under: The Environmental Protection Fund has been created under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. The framework for its operation is provided under the Environmental (Protection) Fund Rules, 2026. Enabled by: The creation of the Environmental Protection… Continue reading Environmental Protection Fund
Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
News: The Vice-President of India, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan visited the Harijan Sevak Sangh at the historic Gandhi Ashram in New Delhi. About Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS) Founded in: The Harijan Sevak Sangh was founded in September 1932 in Pune. Founded by: Mahatma Gandhi Formation: It originated from events surrounding the Second Round Table Conference of… Continue reading Harijan Sevak Sangh (HSS)
Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
News: A previously unrecorded hedgehog species in India, Brandt’s Hedgehog (Paraechinus hypomelas), has been discovered in Jammu and Kashmir. About Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas) Brandt’s hedgehog is a species of desert hedgehog. Scientific name: Paraechinus hypomelas Native to: Parts of the Middle East and Central Asia. Habitat: It inhabits arid desert regions, mountains, grasslands,… Continue reading Brandt’s Hedgehog ( Paraechinus hypomelas)
Key Facts about Guatemala
News: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege after gang violence killed seven police officers. Key Facts about Guatemala Location: Guatemala is located in Central America. Bordered by: It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast. Border countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.… Continue reading Key Facts about Guatemala
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
News: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp reached Port Louis, Mauritius, to strengthen maritime cooperation. About Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp Class: ICGS Sankalp is the first vessel of the Sankalp-class, followed by ICGS Samrat. Constructed by: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) Ship motto: “Extending the Horizon” Features Dimensions: It measures 105 m in length,… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
News: Two deaths were reported in Manasa town in Madhya Pradesh due to a Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. About Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that carries signals… Continue reading Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
