News: India secured their third ICC Champions Trophy title after defeating New Zealand. About ICC Champions Trophy 2025 It is a One Day International (ODI) cricket tournament that brings together the world’s top eight teams. It was initially known as the ICC Knockout (1998, Dhaka), and the event was renamed the ICC Champions Trophy in… Continue reading ICC Champions Trophy 2025
Category: Miscellaneous
Libia Lobo Sardesai- Goa Freedom Fighter
News- Recently, Goa’s freedom fighter Libia Lobo Sardesai, was honoured with the Padma Shri for her pivotal role in the state’s liberation struggle. About Libia Lobo Sardesai She was born on May 25, 1924 in Portuguese-ruled Goa. Role in Goa’s Liberation: Actively participated in the Goan nationalist movement during her college years. Played a key… Continue reading Libia Lobo Sardesai- Goa Freedom Fighter
Mannan Community
News: Raman Rajamannan, the king of the Mannan community and the only tribal king in Kerala, has been invited to the Republic Day celebrations. About Mannan Community It mainly resides in the buffer zone area of the Idukki Wildlife Sanctuary at Kozhimala. The word Mannan is derived from two terms: Manna (meaning earth) and Manusian (meaning man), which collectively… Continue reading Mannan Community
Entity Locker
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
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
Z-Morh Tunnel
News: Recently, Prime Minister has inaugurated the Z-Morh tunnel. About Z-Morh Tunnel It is a 6.5 kms two-lane road tunnel that connects Gagangir and Sonamarg along the NH-1 Srinagar Leh Highway. The name Z-Moreh is derived from the Z-shaped highway that existed prior to the construction of the tunnel. The National Highways and Infrastructure Development… Continue reading Z-Morh Tunnel
BHASHINI Initiative
News: The Union Minister of Labour and Employment has launched the Bhashini enabled e-shram portal in all 22 scheduled languages to benefit unorganised workers. About Bhashini Initiative It is an Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven tool that aims to transcend language barriers by ensuring that every citizen has access to digital services in their own language. … Continue reading BHASHINI Initiative
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
News: The 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Convention is taking place in Bhubaneswar from January 8 to 10, 2025, to honor the remarkable contributions of Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and the global Indian diaspora to India’s progress. About Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD), or Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Day, celebrates the achievements and contributions… Continue reading Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD)
Cowpea Explanation
News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. About Cowpea The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family. The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation
Tobacco Board of India
News: The Tobacco Board of India has claimed that Flue Cured Virginia (FCV) tobacco farmers’ earnings have more than doubled from Rs. 124 per kg (2019-20) to Rs. 279.54 (2023-24). About Tobacco Board of India It is a statutory body established by the Tobacco Board Act, 1975 for the overall development of the tobacco industry. Functions: Monitors… Continue reading Tobacco Board of India
