News: India reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with Pacific Island countries, addressing the Dialogue Partner Session of the 55th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting in Koror, Palau. About Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Aspects Description About The Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1971. Member countries: It comprises… Continue reading Pacific Islands Forum (PIF)
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National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
News: The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) formed a five-member Bench to decide on Subhash Chandra’s repayment plan in a personal insolvency case involving claims of more than ₹22,000 crore after a Division Bench failed to reach a majority verdict. About National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) It is a quasi-judicial body established to handle civil corporate… Continue reading National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT)
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
News: The government is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season, with transplanting around November. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1 Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad.… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
Crete Island
News: Greek media has reported that more than 300 migrants have been rescued off Crete coast in last few days. About Crete Island Location: Crete island is located in the southern part of the Aegean Sea (a part of the Mediterranean Sea) and is a part of Greece. It is the largest island in Greece… Continue reading Crete Island
Lake Erie
News: A team of divers recently identified the wreckage of a sailing vessel which drowned in the lake in 1868. About Lake Erie Location: Lake Erie is one of North America’s Great Lakes situated on the border between the United States and Canada. It is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes by surface area… Continue reading Lake Erie
Zonal Councils
News: The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council commenced at Kovalam near Chennai with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the chair. About Zonal Councils Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. It was introduced as a mechanism to promote… Continue reading Zonal Councils
Lantana Camara
News: A new study has found that a majority of ornamental plants sold online, like lantana camara, in India are alien species, many of which are known to be invasive or naturalised in other countries. About Lantana Camara Lantana Camara is a flowering plant species belonging to the verbena family. Native to: It is native to… Continue reading Lantana Camara
Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
News: The Indian Army contingent departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India-Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026). About Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026) It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Aim: The aim of Exercise MAITREE is to foster Military Cooperation between India and Thailand. 2026… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XV (2026)
Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
News: The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). About Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) was rolled out on 07th April 2016 as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
