News: Buckwheat has regained attention due to its promotion with apiculture in Ladakh and its seeds being sent to the International Space Station. About Buckwheat Buckwheat is a pseudo-cereal seed crop known for high nutrition and its ability to grow in harsh mountain conditions. Naming: The name buckwheat is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words boc… Continue reading Buckwheat
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Key Facts about Latvia
News: In Baltic nation of Latvia, the Latvian Environment and Meteorology Centre has reported that country recorded a temperature of -32 degrees Celsius recently. Key Facts about Latvia Location: Latvia is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. Boundaries: It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north… Continue reading Key Facts about Latvia
NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)
News: PFRDA launches NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on Pilot Basis under its Regulatory Sandbox Framework to integrate healthcare financing with pension savings under the National Pension System (NPS). About NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) Nature: Sector-specific contributory scheme under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF) of NPS Coverage: Designed to meet out-patient (OPD) and in-patient… Continue reading NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS)
Orange Economy
News: India’s creative industry found mention in Union Finance Budget speech, as she announced plans to boost the country’s ‘orange economy’. About Orange Economy It is also known as the creative economy. It is the knowledge-based economic activities upon which the ‘creative industries’ are based. It is a production model where goods and services have intellectual value because they are the product… Continue reading Orange Economy
Coking Coal as a Critical & Strategic Mineral
News– The Government of India has officially classified coking coal as a Critical and Strategic Mineral under the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act). Rationale behind the decision The notification is based on the recommendations of the High-Level Committee on Implementation of Viksit Bharat Goals (HLC-VB) and policy inputs provided by… Continue reading Coking Coal as a Critical & Strategic Mineral
Arab League
News: External Affairs Minister (EAM) met Secretary General of the League of Arab States to discuss strengthening cooperation between India and the Arab League across a wide range of sectors. About Arab League Aspects Description About The Arab League is also known as the League of Arab States (LAS). It is a regional organization comprising Arab states… Continue reading Arab League
PAIMANA Portal
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has operationalized the PAIMANA portal to monitor central sector infrastructure projects and replace OCMS-2006. About PAIMANA Portal PAIMANA (Project Assessment, Infrastructure Monitoring & Analytics for Nation-building) is a web-based portal created for mandated monitoring of Central Sector Infrastructure Projects worth ₹150 crore and above. Operationalized by: The… Continue reading PAIMANA Portal
Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
News: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment while hearing a case on nationwide implementation of the Centre’s menstrual hygiene policy for school-going girls. About Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right The Supreme Court held that the right to menstrual hygiene and access to related products is part of the right to life under Article… Continue reading Menstrual Hygiene as a Fundamental Right
World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025-26
News: The World Nuclear Association released the World Nuclear Outlook Report highlighting the possibility of global nuclear power capacity reaching 1,446 GWe by 2050. About World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025-26 It assesses future global nuclear power capacity based on existing reactors, planned projects, and government targets. Published by: It is published by World Nuclear Association.… Continue reading World Nuclear Outlook Report 2025-26
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
News: Recently, NITI Aayog has launched Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0, a 3-month national campaign to saturate key health, nutrition, education and sanitation indicators in Aspirational Districts and Blocks. About Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 Launched by: NITI Aayog on 28 January 2026. NITI Aayog will work in collaboration with the relevant Central Ministries and Departments, as well as… Continue reading Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0
