News: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege after gang violence killed seven police officers. Key Facts about Guatemala Location: Guatemala is located in Central America. Bordered by: It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast. Border countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.… Continue reading Key Facts about Guatemala
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Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
News: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp reached Port Louis, Mauritius, to strengthen maritime cooperation. About Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp Class: ICGS Sankalp is the first vessel of the Sankalp-class, followed by ICGS Samrat. Constructed by: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) Ship motto: “Extending the Horizon” Features Dimensions: It measures 105 m in length,… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
News: Two deaths were reported in Manasa town in Madhya Pradesh due to a Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak. About Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a rare neurological disorder in which a person’s immune system mistakenly attacks part of their peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system is the network of nerves that carries signals… Continue reading Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
Bagurumba Dance
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will will attend a traditional Bodo cultural programme in Guwahati, where around 10,000 artists will perform the Bagurumba dance. About Bagurumba Dance Bagurumba is a ancient traditional folk dance of the Bodo community of Assam. Origin: It was initially performed as a ritual dance connected with harvest, nature worship, and… Continue reading Bagurumba Dance
Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei)
News: Royle’s pika of the Himalayan highlands which goes about its life unaware that scientists now view it as a sentinel of climate change. About Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei) Royle’s pika is also called the Himalayan mouse hare or hui shutu is a species of pika. Scientific name: Ochotona roylei Habitat: They commonly inhabit rocky mountain slopes,… Continue reading Royle’s pika (Ochotona roylei)
Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
News: Recognizing chip design as a strategic national priority, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has implemented proactive measures to transform India’s semiconductor design landscape under the Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme. About Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme The C2S Programme is an umbrella capacity-building initiative to build semiconductor design capacity, covering academic… Continue reading Chips to Start-up (C2S) Programme
CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
News– The CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative has trained over 1.9 lakh individuals through 5,200+ skill-based programmes. About CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative It is a flagship national skill development programme implemented by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). The initiative aims to bridge the gap between scientific research, industry requirements, and employable skills. It… Continue reading CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative
Lion-Tailed Macaque
News– The lion-tailed macaque, the flagship species and enduring symbol of Silent Valley, is once again under threat due to habitat fragmentation in the Western Ghats. About Lion-Tailed Macaque (Macaca silenus) It is an Old World monkey endemic to the Western Ghats of South India. Distribution: Seen across Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Size: Among… Continue reading Lion-Tailed Macaque
Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
News: The Supreme Court raised concerns that the Secretary General of the Rajya Sabha exceeded his administrative role while preparing a draft decision on a removal motion. About Secretary General of Rajya Sabha The Secretary General is the administrative head of the Rajya Sabha Secretariat and assists the Chairman in the overall functioning of parliamentary… Continue reading Secretary General of Rajya Sabha
Jamma Bane Land System
News: Recently, Karnataka government has amended its land revenue law to modernise an age-old Jamma Bane system of land records in the scenic Coorg region. About Jamma Bane Land System The Jamma Bane land system is a unique form of hereditary land tenure specific to the Kodagu (Coorg) district in Karnataka. Naming: The word “Jamma”… Continue reading Jamma Bane Land System
