News: The Ministry of Education, in partnership with the Central Sanskrit University, has launched the Setubandha Scholar Scheme. About Setubandha Scholar Scheme The scheme empowers scholars of traditional Gurukul education to join top academic institutes like IITs without formal degrees. Aim: It aims to bridge India’s age-old gurukul tradition with modern scientific and academic inquiry.… Continue reading Setubandha Scholar Scheme
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Kamchatka Peninsula
News: A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Russia’s Far East Kamchatka Peninsula, triggering tsunami warnings across the Pacific region. About Kamchatka Peninsula Location: It is a peninsula located in far eastern Russia and lying between the Sea of Okhotsk on the west and the Pacific Ocean and Bering Sea on the east. Topography: Its topography… Continue reading Kamchatka Peninsula
Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR)
News: The first large-scale assessment of the tigers’ population has revealed that the Kaziranga Tiger Reserve has the third-highest density of tigers in the world. About Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR) Location: It is located in the flood plain of the Brahmaputra River, on the foothills of Karbi-Anglong district. It is spread across the districts of… Continue reading Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR)
New Rules for Contaminated Site Management Notified
News: The Union environment ministry has notified the Environment Protection (Management of Contaminated Sites) Rules, 2025 for remediation of contaminated sites by those responsible for contamination. New Rules for Contaminated Site Management Notified The Environment (Protection) Rules for Management of Contaminated Sites, 2025 are framed by the Ministry of Environment, forest and climate change (MoEFCC)… Continue reading New Rules for Contaminated Site Management Notified
First-ever “grassland bird census” in Kaziranga National Park
News: Recently, the first ever grassland birds census was conducted in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) in Assam. First-ever “grassland bird census” in Kaziranga National Park It was a survey to record the grassland bird population in Kaziranga National Park. It was conducted Between March 18 and May 25, 2025. Project: The survey… Continue reading First-ever “grassland bird census” in Kaziranga National Park
Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
News: During his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country’s railway infrastructure has entered a new era of modernization under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) This Scheme is a long-term plan to redevelop and modernize railway stations across India in a phased manner… Continue reading Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
News: The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’ Begins in Jodhpur. About Exercise Bold Kurukshetra It is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces. First edition: The Exercise was first conducted in 2005. 2025 edition: The 14th edition of year 2025 will be conducted… Continue reading Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
Bambusa Tulda
News: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Researchers have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of ‘Bambusa tulda’, a fast-growing bamboo species in Northeast India. About Bambusa Tulda It is commonly known as Indian timber bamboo, sweet bamboo, Bengal Bamboo or Spineless Indian Bamboo. Habitat and distribution: It is found in mixed deciduous forest in plains,… Continue reading Bambusa Tulda
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the ancient Shiva temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu. About Gangaikonda Cholapuram Location: It is located in the Udayarpalayam taluk of Ariyalur district in Tamil Nadu. Built by: Rajendra Chola I (regnal years 1012-1044 CE) Name: The name “Gangaikonda Cholapuram” means “the city of the Chola… Continue reading Gangaikonda Cholapuram
E3 Countries
News: Iranian diplomats are meeting counterparts from E3 countries for renewed nuclear talks amid warnings of sanctions. About E3 Countries It is an informal foreign and security cooperation arrangement between the UK, Germany and France. It was established in 2003, when the UK was still a member of the EU. Reason for establishment: The E3… Continue reading E3 Countries
