News: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the prestigious Grand Chess Tour title in 2026. About Grand Chess Tour (GCT) Grand Chess Tour (GCT) is an international chess circuit featuring Classical, Rapid and Blitz events. Founded: The inaugural GCT was held in 2015 with three Classical events. Format: Rapid and Blitz… Continue reading Grand Chess Tour (GCT)
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Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
News: Himachal Pradesh is introducing Australian Merino lambs among Gaddi pastoralists to improve wool quality while protecting indigenous sheep breeds. About Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep Aspect Australian Merino Sheep Gaddi Sheep Origin Merino is a Spanish breed that is being reared in Australia. Gaddi is an indigenous sheep breed of Himachal Pradesh traditionally reared… Continue reading Australian Merino and Gaddi Sheep
Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
News: Leopards are commonly found in Kalagarh Tiger Reserve and Amangarh Tiger Reserve, but now they are seen beyond traditional forest boundaries increasing chance of human animal conflict. About Kalagarh Tiger Reserve Location: It is situated in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand. Formation: In 1974, when Project Tiger was launched in India, the Northern part… Continue reading Kalagarh Tiger Reserve
Mahatma Ayyankali
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Mahatma Ayyankali and Sree Narayana Guru on their birth anniversary. About Mahatma Ayyankali Mahatma Ayyankali was a pioneering social reformer and Dalit rights leader from Keralam who challenged caste based discrimination in Travancore. Birth: He was born to Ayyan and Mala in 1863 in Venganoor, Kerala. Community:… Continue reading Mahatma Ayyankali
Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan
News: India’s Prime Minister is visiting Kyrgyzstan to participate in the 26th SCO Summit and attend the 6th World Nomad Games. Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan Location: Kyrgyzstan is a landlocked mountainous country in Central Asia. Boundaries: It shares borders with Kazakhstan in the north, Uzbekistan in the west, Tajikistan in the south, and China in… Continue reading Key Facts About Kyrgyzstan
Key Facts About Kuwait
News: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi. Key Facts About Kuwait Location: Kuwait is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Boundaries: It shares borders with Iraq, the Persian Gulf and… Continue reading Key Facts About Kuwait
Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL)
News: The Ministry of Defence has undertaken a revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL). About Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL) The revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been released by Department of Defence Production, Ministry of… Continue reading Revised Defence Export Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and Open General Export Licence framework (OGEL)
UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD)
News: India rejected what it called “politically motivated” and “malicious” references made by UNCERD after its 11th periodic review in Geneva. About UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) UNCERD is a United Nations treaty body that monitors the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination… Continue reading UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD)
Rajghat Excavations
News: After 70 years, researchers recently opened 22 boxes from the 1957 Rajghat excavations. About Rajghat Excavations Location: Rajghat is located on the north-eastern edge of Varanasi near the confluence of the Ganga and Varuna rivers. It is one of the most important archaeological sites in the middle Ganga Valley. According to archeologists, the area… Continue reading Rajghat Excavations
Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan
News: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) has been selected for the Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan 2025–26. About Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan It is a special honour that recognises continuous excellence in the implementation of the Official Language. Presented by: The award is presented by the Department of Official Language under the Ministry of… Continue reading Rajbhasha Utkrishtta Sammaan
