News- Recently, the Padma Awards 2025 were conferred at a ceremonial function at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards are given in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. Padma Awards 2025. About Padma awards Aspects Detail History 1) The Government of India instituted two civilian awards-Bharat Ratna & Padma Vibhushan in 1954. 2) Padma… Continue reading Padma Awards 2025
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Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
News: The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be hosted by the state of Bihar from 4th to 15 May 2025. About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Aspect Details About 1. These are annual national-level multidisciplinary sports events held in India. 2. KIYG is a part of the Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
International Olympic Committee (IOC)
News– Kirsty Coventry Becomes First Woman and African President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). About International Olympic Committee (IOC) It was established in 1894 by Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympics. Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland. Mission: “Building a Better World through Sport.” Roles & Responsibilities: Governs the Summer, Winter, and Youth Olympics.… Continue reading International Olympic Committee (IOC)
ICC Champions Trophy 2025
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
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
