News- The Election Commission announced biennial elections for 37 Rajya Sabha seats across 10 states, with polling scheduled on 16 March. About Rajya Sabha Elections : Rajya Sabha elections are indirect elections through which representatives of States and Union Territories are chosen for the Upper House. Constitutional Provision: Article 80 (1): The Rajya Sabha shall… Continue reading Rajya Sabha Elections
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Naneghat Caves
News= Over the past year, illegal constructions were reported in protected areas near = Naneghat rock-cut caves, leading to ASI criminal cases and initiation of demolition process. About Naneghat Caves The Naneghat caves are ancient rock-cut caves from the first century BCE known for important inscriptions and trade-route significance. Location: They are located in a… Continue reading Naneghat Caves
Municipal Bonds
News- The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs organised a high-level consultation to discuss strategies for deepening the municipal bond market. About Municipal Bonds A municipal bond is a debt instrument issued by municipal corporations or urban local bodies to raise funds from investors. Evolution in India: Municipal bonds was introduced in India during the… Continue reading Municipal Bonds
Beat the Heat
News: During Mumbai Climate Week, the Maharashtra government announced that 30 Indian cities have joined the global Beat the Heat programme. About Beat the Heat It is an initiative announced under COP30 Presidency (Brazil). Led by: United Nations Environment Programme (Cool Coalition) Aim: To translate global climate commitments into practical local actions to reduce extreme… Continue reading Beat the Heat
VoicERA
News: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology recently launched by VoicERA. About VoicERA VoicERA is an open-source, end-to-end Voice AI technology stack that was launched at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The platform is deployed on the BHASHINI National Language Infrastructure to support multilingual voice and language AI systems across India. Led by: Digital… Continue reading VoicERA
Snowball Earth
News: A new study in Earth and Planetary Science Letters has reported evidence that shorter climate cycles still operated during at least one phase of this snowball earth. About Snowball Earth Snowball Earth refers to a period during the Cryogenian Period, about 720–635 million years ago, when scientists believe that most of the Earth was… Continue reading Snowball Earth
Privileges Committee
News- Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra and Shiv Sena leader Sushma Andhare appeared before Maharashtra Legislative Council Privileges Committee regarding alleged derogatory remarks. About Privileges Committee The Privileges Committee examines cases of breach of privilege of the House, its members, or its committees and makes recommendations. Origin: Parliamentary privileges in India originated from the Charter Act,… Continue reading Privileges Committee
Pistol Shrimp
News– Researchers from the School of Industrial Fisheries at Cochin University of Science and Technology discovered a new pistol shrimp species in Kochi backwaters. About Pistol Shrimp The Pistol Shrimp, also known as the Snapping Shrimp, is a marine crustacean classified under the family Alpheidae. It has one disproportionately large claw that can generate an… Continue reading Pistol Shrimp
Bhirrana Site
News- Researchers using radiocarbon dating at Bhirrana indicate that the Harappan Civilisation of the Indian subcontinent could be over 8,000 years old. About Bhirrana Site Bhirrana is an archaeological site that shows early settlement phases of the Harappan Civilisation. Location: It is located in present-day Haryana along the paleo-channels of the Ghaggar river. Excavated by:… Continue reading Bhirrana Site
AI-Preneurs of India
News: Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog launched AI-Preneurs of India at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. About AI-Preneurs of India Launched by: NITI Aayog It is a flagship coffee table publication that chronicles the journeys of 45 pioneering AI startups that are shaping solutions for real-world challenges. The… Continue reading AI-Preneurs of India
