News: Nearly 2,000 Korku community members from 150 villages marched in Madhya Pradesh demanding removal of forest encroachments and protection of livelihoods. About Korku Community The Korku are an ancient, peaceful Adivasi community belonging to the Munda group and recognized as a Scheduled Tribe by the Government of India. Distribution: The Korku community is mostly found… Continue reading Korku Community
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National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat. About National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) is a policy to encourage new investments in gas-based urea manufacturing units in India. Piloted by: This policy is piloted… Continue reading National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026)
New Species of Bees
News: Researchers discovered two new rare solitary bee species in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley, highlighting Eastern Himalayas’ biodiversity and conservation needs. About New Species of Bees Elaphropoda Triangulata and Habropoda Adi are two newly discovered species of solitary bees found in Arunachal Pradesh. Discovered by: Researchers from the Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and… Continue reading New Species of Bees
Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme
News: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of India will organise the Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme (VBYCP). About Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports. Duration: It will be organized across universities and colleges from 16th July to 15th August 2026.… Continue reading Viksit Bharat Yuva Connect Programme
Treaty of Rarotonga
News: China tested its first submarine-launched ICBM in international waters which landed in the South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone under the Treaty of Rarotonga, raising strategic concerns for India and the Indo-Pacific over China’s expanding nuclear capabilities. About Treaty of Rarotonga The Treaty of Rarotonga is an international agreement that establishes the South Pacific as a nuclear-weapon-free… Continue reading Treaty of Rarotonga
Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS). About Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) It has been launched to scale up domestic production, deepen component localization, and foster indigenous smartphone design and R&D. Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Aim: It aims to deepen… Continue reading Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)
Semicon 2.0
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Semicon 2.0 for the development of India’s semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem. About Semicon 2.0 It is the second edition of India Semiconductor Mission. It provides long-term support to strengthen India’s semiconductor industry, with the goal of making India a… Continue reading Semicon 2.0
Ravidassias
News: Thousands of Ravidassias gathered in Punjab’s Phagwara to renew their demand for a separate “Ravidassia religion”category in the Census. About Ravidassias Ravidassias are a Dalit community that follows the spiritual teachings, egalitarian philosophy, and mystic poetry of Guru Ravidas. Distribution: The bulk of the community, comprising nearly 12 lakh people, lives in the Doaba… Continue reading Ravidassias
CapaCITIES Project
News: The event “Scaling Urban Climate Resilience: The CapaCITIES Legacy and Way Forward” celebrated a decade of the CapaCITIES programme in New Delhi. About CapaCITIES Project Capacity Building Project on Low Carbon and Climate Resilient City Development in India (CapaCITIES) is a programme that strengthens the capacity of Indian cities to promote low-carbon and climate-resilient urban development.… Continue reading CapaCITIES Project
Ayad River
News: Severe environmental degradation was reported along the Ayad River in Udaipur due to pollution, concretisation, and inadequate waste management infrastructure. About Ayad River The Ayad River is also known as the Ahar River. Origin: The Ayad River originates in the Gogunda Hills in north-west Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Course: The river flows through Udaipur city, receives the… Continue reading Ayad River
