News: Kathputli Nagar in Jaipur is in focus for preserving Kathputli puppetry, where nearly 250 families continue this traditional craft across generations. About Kathputlis Kathputli is a traditional string puppet theatre from Rajasthan and is one of the oldest folk art forms of the region. Naming: The word Kathputli comes from kath, meaning wood, and… Continue reading Kathputlis
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Aral Sea
News: The Aral Sea is discussed due to long-term human-induced environmental damage caused by river diversion for agriculture during the Soviet period. About Aral Sea Aral Sea is an endorheic salt lake, meaning it’s a closed basin with no outflow to the ocean. Borders: It marks the border between Kazakhstan to the north and Uzbekistan to… Continue reading Aral Sea
Gee’s Golden Langur
News: The Gee’s golden langur remains one of the rarest and most threatened primates globally, found only in Assam in India. About Gee’s Golden Langur Scientific name: Trachypithecus geei They are also known as simply the golden langur. They were first brought to the attention of the world by the naturalist Edward Pritchard Gee in… Continue reading Gee’s Golden Langur
Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
News: As many as six years after the law was amended, the Union Government is yet to constitute the Arbitration Council of India to regulate and promote institutional arbitration in the country. About Arbitration Council of India (ACI) The Arbitration Council of India (ACI) is a statutory body established to promote and regulate arbitration mechanisms… Continue reading Arbitration Council of India (ACI)
United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
News: The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs projected India’s growth at 7.2% for 2025–26 in its World Economic Situation and Prospects 2026 report. About United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA) UNDESA is a core department of the United Nations Secretariat that leads work on economic, social, and environmental development.… Continue reading United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UNDESA)
Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology
News: The Government of India is preparing to roll out Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) communication technology by end of 2026. About Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology Vehicle-to-vehicle communication technology is a wireless system that allows vehicles to directly exchange safety data without using mobile or internet networks. Objective: The primary objective is to lower the risk of collisions… Continue reading Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication Technology
Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir
News: The Zehanpora site gained attention after Prime Minister Narendra Modi mentioned its archaeological discovery in his Mann ki Baat address. About Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir Zehanpora is a large Buddhist archaeological site that highlights the deep historical roots of Buddhism in Kashmir. Location: Zehanpora is located in Baramulla district of Jammu and… Continue reading Zehanpora Site and Buddhism in Kashmir
PANKHUDI Portal
News: The Ministry of Women and Child Development launched the PANKHUDI Portal on 8 January 2026 to strengthen CSR coordination for women and children. About PANKHUDI Portal PANKHUDI is an integrated digital portal for Corporate Social Responsibility and partnership facilitation in women and child development. Launched by: The portal was launched by the Ministry of… Continue reading PANKHUDI Portal
District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative
News: The Ministry of Textiles unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative at the National Textile Ministers Conference held in Guwahati. About District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative The District-Led Textiles Transformation initiative is a strategic program to promote inclusive and sustainable growth in India’s textile sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Textiles Aim: The initiative aims to… Continue reading District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) Initiative
Vitamin B12
News: Vitamin B12 deficiency in India is widespread, underdiagnosed, and linked to diet, absorption problems, and long-term neurological and physical health effects. About Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin, also called cobalamin, that is essential for nerve function, red blood cell formation, and DNA synthesis. Forms of B12 Vitamin B12 exists as methylcobalamin… Continue reading Vitamin B12
