News: Thousands of migrants who risked their lives to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco turned back almost as quickly as they arrived. About Ceuta Location: Ceuta is a small autonomous Spanish city and exclave located on the northern coast of Africa, bordered directly by Morocco. It forms the European Union’s only… Continue reading Ceuta and Melilla
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Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
News: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi, jointly developed by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel It is a specialized fuel that will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in… Continue reading Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
India’s First Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance Product
News: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has launched India’s first sovereign-backed Protection and Indemnity insurance product under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP). About India’s First Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance Product India’s first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance product has been launched to provide domestic P&I cover for Indian ships and vessels connected… Continue reading India’s First Protection and Indemnity (P&I) Insurance Product
Koldam Hydro Power Project
News: The Koldam NTPC Hydroelectric Project generated over 3512 million units of power in 2025-26, the highest ever since the project was commissioned. About Koldam Hydro Power Project The Koldam Hydro Power Project is an 800 MW hydroelectric station located in the Bilaspur and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh, India. River associated: It is built… Continue reading Koldam Hydro Power Project
PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
News: The Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Education Ministry that seeks to make quality higher education accessible to deserving students facing financial constraints. About PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme Background: The PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme (PM-Vidyalaxmi) is rooted in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, underscores the policy’s emphasis on making financial aid available… Continue reading PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across the country. About BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme Full form: Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan or BHAVYA – Rasayan Scheme Aim: The scheme is devised for the establishment of three dedicated chemical parks across… Continue reading BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme
PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)
News: The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) through the PM-YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) umbrella scheme. About PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR… Continue reading PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)
Subramania Siva
News: Vice-President of India paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary. About Subramania Siva Birth: He was born on 4 October 1884 in Wattalakundi, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Hw is also known as Sivam and Siva. He was honoured as ‘Veeramurasu’. He fought for freedom by combining politics and spirituality.… Continue reading Subramania Siva
Conocarpus Trees
News: The Karnataka High Court directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority to consider a PIL seeking the removal of Conocarpus trees across Bengaluru. About Conocarpus Trees Conocarpus tree is a genus of trees that was introduced to India from Gulf countries for urban landscaping and greening purposes. Species:There are two species of Conocarpus trees found in India… Continue reading Conocarpus Trees
Bardia National Park
News: A young boy died in a mugger crocodile attack in Bahraich, highlighting the wildlife-rich Terai landscape connected with Bardia National Park. About Bardia National Park Bardia National Park is the largest and most undisturbed national park in Nepal’s Terai, established in 1988. Location: The park is located in Bardiya District of Nepal’s Terai. Major… Continue reading Bardia National Park
