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
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Key Facts About Palau
News: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita will visit Vietnam, Lao PDR and Palau. Key Facts About Palau Location: It is located in the western Pacific Ocean. Boundaries: It shares maritime borders with the Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Philippines and with the international waters. It has about 340 coral and volcanic islands… Continue reading Key Facts About Palau
Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
News: A monsoon bird survey recorded 124 bird species at Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary, including several Western Ghats endemic and rare species. About Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Western Ghats of Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It an integral part of the UNESCO-designated Agasthyamala Biosphere Reserve, which also… Continue reading Peppara Wildlife Sanctuary
BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
News: The flash flood in the BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli Rivers destroyed roads, bridges and homes and lifes in Nepal. About BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River About Bhote Koshi: It is a transboundary river which runs through Tibet, China and northern Nepal. Origin: It originates on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in… Continue reading BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
News: The Italian government has requested €8 billion ($9.3 billion) from the European Union’s SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund programme. About SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund The Security Action for Europe (SAFE) instrument is a joint borrowing scheme by the European Union (EU). Backed by: It is backed by the European… Continue reading SAFE (Security Action for Europe) Defence Fund
Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
News: The government is set to release Pusa Rice DST1 for commercial production in the upcoming rabi season, with transplanting around November. About Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1 Developed by: ICAR – Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi and the Indian Rice Research Institute (IRRI), Hyderabad.… Continue reading Genome-Edited Rice Varieties – DRR Dhan 100 Kamala and Pusa DST Rice 1
Waterspouts
News: Waterspouts were recently spotted over the Brahmaputra River in Assam’s Barpeta. About Waterspouts It is a rotating column of air and mist forming a funnel over a body of water. They are associated with severe thunderstorms, and are often accompanied by high winds and seas, large hail, and frequent dangerous lightning. Classification: They are… Continue reading Waterspouts
Mission Samriddh Gaon
News: Union Rural Development Minister launched the Mission Samriddh Gaon scheme. About Mission Samriddh Gaon It is a mission to create a comprehensive and integrated model for rural development. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Rural Development Aim: It aimed at developing poverty-free, employment-rich villages equipped with assured basic amenities. Objective: Its objective is to develop model… Continue reading Mission Samriddh Gaon
India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
News: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched India’s first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed in Andhra Pradesh. About India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed It is an indigenously developed hybrid maize seed designed to produce high-expansion popcorn without genetic modification. Developed by: The seed was developed through a collaboration between the Indian Council… Continue reading India’s First Non-GMO Popcorn Maize Hybrid Seed
Demand for a Gorkha State
News: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs constituted a high-level committee to prepare a framework for a permanent political solution to the Gorkha issue. About Demand for a Gorkha State Demand: The Gorkhas have long demanded political self-rule, protection of their ethnic-linguistic identity, and a separate administrative unit or Gorkhaland. Gorkhaland refers to the proposed… Continue reading Demand for a Gorkha State
