News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched Entity Locker, a digital public infrastructure for streamlined business document management. About Entity Locker Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities like large business organisations, MSMEs, start-ups, societies etc. The National eGovernance… Continue reading Entity Locker
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Coffee Production in India
News: According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has emerged as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21. About Coffee production in India The historical origin of India’s coffee production can be traced to 1600AD when Baba Budan, a… Continue reading Coffee Production in India
Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Kalaburagi district administration, in collaboration with the Forest Department, is persuading residents living inside Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary to relocate from the ecologically fragile area. About Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary It is in the Chincholi taluk of Kalaburagi district of Karnataka. The sanctuary was established in 2011, and it holds the distinction of being the first… Continue reading Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary
Palamau Tiger Reserve
News: The Jharkhand Forest Department has initiated a study to revive the dwindling population of Bison (also Known as Gaur) at Palamau Tiger Reserve. About Palamau Tiger Reserve Palamau Tiger Reserve is in the western part of the Chotanagpur plateau, and it is the only tiger reserve in the state of Jharkhand. The tiger reserve… Continue reading Palamau Tiger Reserve
Konark Sun Temple
News: Recently, Singapore’s President visited the world heritage site of Sun Temple at Konark. About Konark Sun Temple The temple was built by King Narasimha Deva I of the Ganga Dynasty in the 13th century as a tribute to the Sun God. It represents the architectural brilliance of the Kalinga temple architecture. The Sun… Continue reading Konark Sun Temple
Global Risks Report 2025
News: Recently, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has released the 20th edition of the Global Risks Report. Key findings of the Report The report has considered various risks like geopolitical, environmental, societal and technological domains that threaten global stability and progress. These risks are assessed over both short-term (1-2 years) and long-term (10 years) horizons. … Continue reading Global Risks Report 2025
World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 Report
News: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has released its flagship World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 (WESO Trends) Report. Key findings of the Report Global unemployment stood steady at 5 percent in 2024. Young people continue to face a much higher unemployment rate of around 12.6 per cent. Key challenges facing the labour market… Continue reading World Employment and Social Outlook: Trends 2025 Report
National Broadcast Mission 2.0
News: The Union Minister of Communications has launched the National Broadband Mission (NBM) 2.0 to enhance telecom accessibility, security, and empowerment across India. About National Broadcast Mission 2.0 It is built on the success of NBM 1.0, which was launched for the period 2019-2024 as a part of the National Digital Communications Policy, 2018. Under… Continue reading National Broadcast Mission 2.0
Pay Commission
News: The Union Government has announced the constitution of the 8th Pay Commission. About Pay Commission A Pay Commission decides the salary and compensation of Central government employees and allowances of pensioners. It is set up by the Department of Expenditure, Union Ministry of Finance. It is generally set up every 10 years by the central… Continue reading Pay Commission
Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
News: On the 77th Army Day (15th January), Defence Minister launched the “Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan” website and app. About Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan The Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan website will be a one-stop destination for information about significant battlefields and border areas in India, featuring virtual tours and historical narratives and interactive content. The initiative has been… Continue reading Bharat Ranbhoomi Darshan
