News: Two Bihar wetlands—Gokul Jalashay (Buxar) and Udaipur Jheel (West Champaran)—are newly designated Ramsar Sites, raising Bihar’s total to five and India’s tally to 93. About Gokul Jalashay Ramsar Site Location Buxar district (Bihar) River Associated It is situated on the southern edge of the Ganga River. Type It is an oxbow lake spread over… Continue reading New Ramsar Sites of Bihar – Gokul Jalashay and Udaipur Jheel
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World Para Athletics Championships 2025
News: India is hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 , marking India’s debut as host of this global event. World Para Athletics Championships It is a biennial global competition in track and field for athletes with physical disabilities. It is organised by World Para Athletics, a subcommittee of the International Paralympic Committee. About World… Continue reading World Para Athletics Championships 2025
National Science and Technology Survey of India
News: The Ministry of Science and Technology plans to postpone publishing its National S&T Survey analysis due to weak private-sector responses, with a likely submission extension to November 30, 2025. About National Science and Technology Survey of India It is a biennial survey that gauges the state of scientific research in India. It is prepared… Continue reading National Science and Technology Survey of India
Article 304 of Indian Constitution
News: The Supreme Court struck down a 2007 Rajasthan notification granting VAT exemption on locally made asbestos cement sheets and bricks, citing violation of Article 304(a). About Article 304 of Indian Constitution Article 304 Notwithstanding anything in Article 301 or Article 303, the Legislature of a State may by law- (a) impose on goods imported… Continue reading Article 304 of Indian Constitution
GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
News: The launch of GSTAT and the GSTAT e-Courts Portal marks a major step in strengthening India’s indirect tax dispute-resolution system. About GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) About GSTAT It is the specialized second-appeal forum for GST disputes, providing a common Centre-State platform. It ensures uniform, quicker dispute resolution. Legal backing It is a statutory appellate… Continue reading GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT)
Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
News: External Affairs Minister hosted a FIPIC Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New York on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly. About Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC) About FIPIC The Forum for India–Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) is a multilateral platform and a strategic initiative by India. Established Established in 2014 during Prime… Continue reading Forum for India-Pacific Island Cooperation (FIPIC)
Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
News: The Union Cabinet approved a ₹69,725 crore package to revitalise shipbuilding and maritime infrastructure, extending SBFAS and launching complementary funds and schemes for capacity, finance, and technology. About Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS) About SBFAS The SBFAS is part of the comprehensive package to strengthen India’s maritime ecosystem. It provides direct financial assistance to… Continue reading Shipbuilding Financial Assistance Scheme (SBFAS)
Almatti Dam
News: Telangana leaders oppose Karnataka’s reported plan to raise Almatti Dam height from 519 m to 524 m, warning acute water shortages for Telangana’s farmers. About Almatti Dam The dam is a hydroelectric and irrigation facility on the Krishna river. Location and river: It is located in Vijayapura (Bijapur) district, North Karnataka. It is also known… Continue reading Almatti Dam
Production Gap Report 2025
News: The Production Gap Report 2025, released by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), warns that Paris agreement temperature goals are slipping further out of reach. About Production Gap Report 2025 It tracks the misalignment between governments’ planned fossil fuel production and global production levels consistent with limiting global warming to 1.5°C or 2° C. Published… Continue reading Production Gap Report 2025
INS Androth
News: Indian Navy’s second Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Androth will be commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam. About INS Androth It is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned for the Indian Navy. It is the second of sixteen anti-submarine warfare-shallow watercraft (ASW-SWC) programme. Naming: It is named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, reflecting… Continue reading INS Androth
