News: Seven years after being instituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), the inaugural Sardar Patel National Unity Award is set to be announced on October 31 this year. About Sardar Patel National Unity Award Sardar Patel National Unity Award is an award to recognize citizens, institutions and organisations that have made exceptional contributions… Continue reading Sardar Patel National Unity Award
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Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
News: India is reviving sandalwood cultivation, but its success will depend on scientific tree management and changes in regulatory policies. About Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India Sandalwood is a hemi-root parasitic plant, which means that it depends on other host plants for nutrients and water throughout its life cycle. Biological name: Its… Continue reading Sandalwood (Santalum album) and its Cultivation in India
Ramon Magsaysay Award
News: Singaporean diplomat and legal scholar Tommy Koh, Bangladeshi social entrepreneur Runa Khan and Myanmar human rights activist Bo Kyi have been named the winners of the 2026 Ramon Magsaysay Award. About Ramon Magsaysay Award It is award to honour individuals and organisations for selfless service and contributions. Establish year: It was established in 1957 to… Continue reading Ramon Magsaysay Award
Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT
News: The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) unveiled 14 indigenous Quantum Products developed in the areas of Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). About Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT Products Features Launched by They have been launched by Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications.… Continue reading Indigenous Quantum Products launched by C-DOT
Mandakini river
News: The pilgrimage town of Chitrakoot in Madhya Pradesh has been inundated after torrential rainfall over the past 14 hours caused the Mandakini River to overflow. About Mandakini River Mandakini River flows through two states, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Paisuani River. Origin: It originates from Khillora hills in Majhgawan… Continue reading Mandakini river
Lake Ontario
News: U.S.A President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”. About Lake Ontario Location: Lake Ontario is located in North America. It is bounded by Ontario (Canada) to the north and New York (U.S.A) to the south. It situated on the US-Canada border. It is smallest and most… Continue reading Lake Ontario
Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
News: NASA has successfully launched its latest space observatory Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope into orbit. About Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch: It has been launched by NASA. Named After: The telescope is named in honour of NASA’s first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman. Destination: It is set to travel to a region about… Continue reading Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope
Jago AI Assistant
News: The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs has recently launched Jago AI Assistant to extend the reach of tribal welfare schemes and programmes. About Jago AI Assistant Jago AI Assistant is an AI-powered chatbot designed to simplify access to information related to tribal welfare schemes, government policies, programmes, guidelines, and official documents. Launched by: Ministry of… Continue reading Jago AI Assistant
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
News: Leopards are commonly found in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve and Amangarh Tiger Reserve, but now they are seen beyond traditional forest boundaries increasing chance of human animal conflict. About Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Formation: In 1974, when Project Tiger was launched in India, the Northern part… Continue reading Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
Mahatma Ayyankali
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru on their birth anniversary. About Mahatma Ayyankali Mahatma Ayyankali was a pioneering social reformer and Dalit rights leader from Keralam who challenged caste based discrimination in Travancore. Birth: He was born to Ayyan and Mala in 1863 in Venganoor, Kerala. Community:… Continue reading Mahatma Ayyankali
