News: The United States announced Project Vault to build a critical minerals stockpile to reduce dependence on China and manage supply disruptions. About Project Vault Project Vault is a public-private partnership created to buy and store critical minerals and rare earth elements. Announced by: The initiative was announced by the President of the United States,… Continue reading Project Vault
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Exercise KHANJAR XIII
News: The thirteenth edition of Exercise KHANJAR has begun at Misamari in Assam, involving Special Forces from India and Kyrgyzstan. About Exercise KHANJAR XIII Exercise KHANJAR XIII is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Kyrgyzstan to enhance Special Forces cooperation. First edition: India and Kyrgyzstan have been conducting this exercise annually since 2011… Continue reading Exercise KHANJAR XIII
Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. About M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was a senior parliamentarian who served as Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha and later as Governor of Bihar. Born in: He… Continue reading Ananthasayanam Ayyangar
Pennaiyar river
News: Supreme Court directs Centre to constitute tribunal to settle Pennaiyar river dispute between T.N. and Karnataka. About Pennaiyar river Origin: It originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It is also known as the South Pennar River, Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada, and Thenpennai, Ponnaiyar, or Pennaiyar in Tamil. States covered:… Continue reading Pennaiyar river
Dedicated Chemical Parks
News: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed three dedicated Chemical Parks and announced financial support to States for their establishment. About Dedicated Chemical Parks Dedicated Chemical Parks are planned industrial clusters designed for chemical manufacturing with shared infrastructure and common environmental compliance facilities. Objective: The initiative aims to strengthen domestic chemical production, reduce import dependency, and… Continue reading Dedicated Chemical Parks
Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH)
News: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided updated information on PM-DAKSH implementation, outcomes, and its merger with PMKVY. About Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) PM-DAKSH is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons, including SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, and sanitation workers such as waste pickers. Objective:… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH)
Rare Earth Corridors
News: The Union Budget 2026–27 announced Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors to complement the REPM scheme and strengthen domestic rare earth capabilities. About Rare Earth Corridors Rare Earth Corridors are integrated, state-anchored industrial value chains linking mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of rare earths. Target States: The Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors will be established in the… Continue reading Rare Earth Corridors
Commission for Social Development (CSocD)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive social development at the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development, held with participation of over 100 UN member states. About Commission for Social Development (CSocD) The Commission for Social Development is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC). It advises the… Continue reading Commission for Social Development (CSocD)
Moltbook Platform
News: Moltbook is in the news because it has drawn attention to autonomous communication among AI agents on a public platform without direct human participation. About Moltbook Platform Moltbook is an online platform where artificial intelligence agents interact with one another in a shared digital environment without human users. Launched by: Moltbook was launched in… Continue reading Moltbook Platform
Al-Jawf Region
News: Al-Jawf region in Saudi Arabia witnessed unusual heavy snowfall and rainfall, covering parts of its desert landscape in white. About Al-Jawf Region Al-Jawf Region is a province in northern Saudi Arabia and is among the earliest inhabited regions of the Arabian Peninsula. Location: Al-Jawf is located in the northern part of Saudi Arabia. Borders:… Continue reading Al-Jawf Region
