News: Gangotri National Park has reopened for tourists after a six-month winter closure. About Gangotri National Park Gangotri National Park is located in the Uttarkashi district, Uttarakhand. It derives its name from the famous Gangotri Temple, one of the four highly revered Hindu Dhams. Established: It was established in 1989. Area: It spreads over an… Continue reading Gangotri National Park
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INS Aridhaman
News: India inducted INS Aridaman, its third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), strengthening its sea-based nuclear deterrence capabilities. About INS Aridhaman INS Aridhaman is the third nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine or Submersible Ship Ballistic Nuclear (SSBN). Commission year: It is being commissioned in 2026. It is part of the strategic weapons programme, falls under the… Continue reading INS Aridhaman
Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
News: The Ministry of Textiles has extended the Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies Scheme (RoSCTL) for apparel exports and continued the Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products Scheme (RoDTEP) till 30 September 2026. About Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme It is a scheme to rebate… Continue reading Rebate of State and Central Taxes and Levies (RoSCTL) Scheme and Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) Scheme
Chambal River
News: The Supreme Court of India stayed a Rajasthan notification altering the boundaries of the National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary that freed 732 hectares along the Chambal River. About Chambal River Origin: It is a perennial river which originates from Janapav hills, situated south of Mhow town near Indore, along the southern slopes of the Vindhya… Continue reading Chambal River
Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
News: The Election Commission announced the silence period under Section 126 (1) (b) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951. About Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951 It prohibits displaying any election matter by means, inter alia, of television or similar apparatus, in any polling area during the period… Continue reading Section 126 (1) (b) of Representation of the People Act, 1951
Samrat Samprati
News: On Mahavir Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Samrat Samprati Museum, dedicated to Jain history and Samprati’s legacy. About Samrat Samprati Samrat Samprati was a Mauryan ruler. He was the son of Kunala and the grandson of Ashoka. Title: He was also known as Indrapalit, Sangat and Vigatashok. Reign: His reign is believed… Continue reading Samrat Samprati
INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak
News: Three frontline naval platforms, INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, and INS Agray were delivered to the Navy by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd. (GRSE). About INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak About ‘Agray’ ASW SWC INS Agray is the fourth vessel among the eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built for… Continue reading INS Agray, INS Dunagiri and INS Sanshodhak
Key Facts about Spain
News: Amid the ongoing conflict with Iran, Spain has closed its airspace to United States military aircraft involved in operations against Iran. Key Facts about Spain Location: Spain is located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Bordering nations: It shares land borders with France and Andorra (northeast), Portugal (west) and and Gibraltar (South). Bordering water… Continue reading Key Facts about Spain
Cooum River
News: Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) directed that the Water Resources Department (WRD) and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) must ensure that no further dumping of debris, sand or construction material takes place in the Cooum river in Chennai. About Cooum River Origin: The Cooum River originates in Cooum village in Tiruvallur… Continue reading Cooum River
20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste
News: Ahead of the International Day of Zero Waste on 30 March, 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative has been initiated. About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste About 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative It highlights cities demonstrating ambitious and innovative approaches to reducing waste, advancing circular economy… Continue reading 20 Cities Towards Zero Waste Initiative and International Day of Zero Waste
