Author: Sumit Garg

Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

News: The CGA launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to strengthen governance and efficiency in government banking transactions. About Controller General of Accounts (CGA) The Controller General of Accounts is the Principal Advisor on accounting matters to the Union Government. Legal Status: It is not a constitutional body. The Allocation of Business… Continue reading Controller General of Accounts (CGA)

Football for Schools (F4S) Programme

News: Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar distributed footballs at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dakshin Dinajpur, under the Football for Schools initiative. About Football for Schools (F4S) Programme The Football for Schools Programme is run by FIFA in collaboration with UNESCO to promote education through football. Launched in: It was launched in mid-2019 with pilot projects… Continue reading Football for Schools (F4S) Programme

Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles

News: Israel has multi-layered air defences against Iranian ballistic missiles, an umbrella it may need to lean on as the United States and Iran teeter toward potential military conflict that could draw Iranian attacks on Israeli territory. About Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles About ARROW The long-range Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors, developed by Israel,… Continue reading Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles

Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

News: The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO released the Integrated Ocean Carbon Research Report highlighting uncertainties and knowledge gaps in ocean carbon sink. About Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) The Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission is a UNESCO body that promotes international cooperation in marine science and ocean management. Established in: The IOC was established in 1960 as… Continue reading Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC)

India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM)

News: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) under NITI Aayog launched India’s first State Innovation Mission in Tripura to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems. About India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM) The State Innovation Mission is part of the approved AIM 2.0 programme, under the aegis of NITI Aayog’s State Support Mission (SSM). It is designed as… Continue reading India’s First State Innovation Mission (SIM)

Xerocoma

News: A recent study identified Xerocoma as a new plant adaptation in Northern Western Ghats that protects dormant buds during harsh seasonal cycles. About Xerocoma Xerocoma is a plant adaptation strategy in which dry, cottony plant fibres form at the rootstock and envelop dormant buds to protect them during harsh seasonal conditions. Structure formation: Xerocoma… Continue reading Xerocoma

Kerala as Keralam

News: The Union Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Kerala as Keralam and initiated the constitutional process through the Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026. About Kerala as “Keralam” Kerala as Keralam refers to the proposal to officially change the constitutional name of the State from Kerala to its Malayalam name, Keralam. Historical context Ancient… Continue reading Kerala as Keralam

Lal Baradari

News: Lal Baradari on Lucknow University campus became controversial after fencing, with student protests and debate over access, usage, and heritage restoration. About Lal Baradari Lal Baradari is a historic 19th-century heritage building of the Nawabi era located within the Lucknow University campus, Uttar Pradesh. The structure forms part of the former royal gardens of… Continue reading Lal Baradari

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