News: Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra has secured the first rank in the country for conducting awareness activities under the eighth National Nutrition Fortnight campaign. About the National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign It is a two-week intensive outreach campaign conducted in April to strengthen community mobilisation and reinforce key nutrition behaviours under POSHAN Abhiyaan. National Nutrition… Continue reading National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign
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Shekha Bird Sanctuary
News: Recently, the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a Ramsar site. About Shekha Bird Sanctuary Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a freshwater lake located in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a perennial lake that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852. The… Continue reading Shekha Bird Sanctuary
India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
News: India will host the Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit in May-end 2026, after a gap of more than a decade. About India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 It is an official institutional platform for African-Indian relations and a high-level consultative mechanism between the Government of India and the member states of the African Union. Established: The… Continue reading India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS)2026
Adyar River
News: A report by the Chennai Rivers Restoration Trust submitted to the National Green Tribunal stressed the need for Adyar River restoration. About Adyar River Adyar River is one of the three rivers of Chennai, along with the Cooum and Kosasthalaiyar. Course: The river originates near Chembarambakkam Lake in Kanchipuram district and flows through Chennai… Continue reading Adyar River
Myiophanes kempi
News: Recently, researchers rediscovered Myiophanes kempi in limestone caves of the Andaman Islands after almost 100 years gap. About Myiophanes kempi It is a rare, thread-legged assassin bug that recently rediscovered in limestone caves in the Andaman Islands, marking its presence after nearly a century. Original Discovery (1924): It was first described by British entomologist… Continue reading Myiophanes kempi
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
News: India has emerged as the cradle of Jamun evolution, with evidence showing that the genus Syzygium originated around 80 million years ago and diversified early in the Indian region. About India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution Jamun is an important indigenous minor fruit of commercial value. It is also known as black plum,… Continue reading India Emerges as Cradle of Jamun Evolution
Trans-Arabian Pipeline
News: With Iran threatening the Strait of Hormuz, Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE are accelerating efforts to reduce dependence on this chokepoint by expanding alternative infrastructure. About Trans-Arabian Pipeline Trans-Arabian Pipeline is a crude oil pipeline located in southwestern Asia. It is also called the Tapline. Operational from: It became operational in… Continue reading Trans-Arabian Pipeline
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III
News: The Union Cabinet approved continuation of PMGSY-III beyond March 2025 till March 2028 with revised outlay and extended timelines. About Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III It is the third phase of rural road development focusing on consolidation and upgradation of existing routes under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Launched In: PMGSY was… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III
Vishwa Sutra Initiative
News: Ministry of Textiles launched “Vishwa Sutra – Weaves of India for the World” to promote Indian handlooms globally through contemporary design framework. About Vishwa Sutra Initiative It is an initiative to present Indian handlooms in a contemporary global design framework. Launched by: It has been launched by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms)… Continue reading Vishwa Sutra Initiative
