News: The Aras River is strategically located along the borders in the Caucasus and is in focus amid regional geopolitical tensions. About Aras River It is a transboundary river in the Caucasus. Caucasus is a region between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea. It forms natural boundaries between countries such as Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, and… Continue reading Aras River
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Nor’westers
News: A Nor’wester storm in Mayurbhanj caused deaths, injuries, damaged houses, uprooted trees, and disrupted electricity across several districts. About Nor’westers Nor’westers are local winds that affect eastern and northeastern India during summer and cause severe thunderstorms with strong weather activity. Origin: These storms originate over the Chhotanagpur Plateau between Bihar and Jharkhand and move… Continue reading Nor’westers
Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur and Matua Community
News: Union Home Minister extended greetings to Matua community on Matua Dharma Mela marking 215th birth anniversary of Harichand Thakur. About Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur Shree Shree Harichand Thakur was a social reformer and founder of the Matua sect. Birth : He was born in Safaladanga village in Gopalgunj in a Vaishnavite Namashudra… Continue reading Purna Brahma Shree Shree Harichand Thakur and Matua Community
Model Code of Conduct
News: The Election Commission of India has directed authorities to ensure strict enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) during the ongoing general elections and by elections in States/Union Territories. About Model Code of Conduct (MCC) About: It is a set of guidelines published by the Election Commission of India (ECI) for political parties and… Continue reading Model Code of Conduct
Jnanpith Award 2025
News: The Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been chosen for the India’s highest literary honour Jnanpith Award 2025. About Jnanpith Award 2025 The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour presented to Indian authors for their outstanding contributions to literature. Sponsored by: It is sponsored by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. Instituted: It was instituted in 1961.… Continue reading Jnanpith Award 2025
Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC)
News: ISRO informed that the atomic clock of the satellite IRNSS-1F stopped working on March 13, 2026, causing the loss of positioning data from that satellite. About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC) The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is an independent regional navigation satellite system for positioning services. It is also called as… Continue reading Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC)
Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative
News: Union Minister inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendra at Umri village under the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Initiative. About Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative is a pilot project that integrates physical and digital services to deliver multiple citizen services in rural areas. Implemented by: The initiative is implemented by the… Continue reading Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative
National Chambal Sanctuary
News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining threatening the fragile ecosystem of the National Chambal Sanctuary and its gharial habitat. About National Chambal Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary lies at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. National Chambal Sanctuary is India’s first and only tri-state protected riverine sanctuary.… Continue reading National Chambal Sanctuary
Sujal Gaon ID
News: Union Minister of Jal Shakti released the Sujal Gaon ID that enables complete digital mapping of rural piped water supply assets. About Sujal Gaon ID Sujal Gaon ID is a unique digital identification system for rural piped water supply schemes. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Sujal Gaon ID
Gajapati Empire
News: Recently, a Telugu medieval inscription associated with the Gajapathi rulers of Odisha has been discovered on a stone pillar of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Ramachandrapura Agraharam in Guntur. About Gajapati Empire The Gajapati Empire was a medieval Hindu monarchy in the Indian subcontinent. Reign Period: It reigned from c.1434 to 1541. Founded by: It… Continue reading Gajapati Empire
