Key Facts about Tanzania

News: India and Tanzania held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in Zanzibar from February 2 to 3 to further strengthen bilateral ties. Key Facts about Tanzania Location: It is located in East Africa.  Bordering Nations: It is bordered by seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda,… Continue reading Key Facts about Tanzania

Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

News: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid floral tributes to M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar in the Central Hall of Samvidhan Sadan on his birth anniversary. About M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar Madabhushi Ananthasayanam Ayyangar was a senior parliamentarian who served as Deputy Speaker and Speaker of the Lok Sabha and later as Governor of Bihar. Born in: He… Continue reading Ananthasayanam Ayyangar

Pennaiyar river

News: Supreme Court directs Centre to constitute tribunal to settle Pennaiyar river dispute between T.N. and Karnataka. About Pennaiyar river Origin: It originates in the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapura district of Karnataka. It is also known as the South Pennar River, Dakshina Pinakini in Kannada, and Thenpennai, Ponnaiyar, or Pennaiyar in Tamil. States covered:… Continue reading Pennaiyar river

Dedicated Chemical Parks

News: The Union Budget 2026–27 proposed three dedicated Chemical Parks and announced financial support to States for their establishment. About Dedicated Chemical Parks Dedicated Chemical Parks are planned industrial clusters designed for chemical manufacturing with shared infrastructure and common environmental compliance facilities. Objective: The initiative aims to strengthen domestic chemical production, reduce import dependency, and… Continue reading Dedicated Chemical Parks

Power Gap Index

News: Economic survey 2025-26 has cited data from the Power Gap Index to explain how India is a victim of geopolitics and a strategic power gap and is operating below its full strategic potential. About Power Gap Index It is a secondary analysis derived from the Asia Power Index. Released by: Australia-based Lowy Institute. It reveals the… Continue reading Power Gap Index

Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH)

News: The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment provided updated information on PM-DAKSH implementation, outcomes, and its merger with PMKVY. About Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH) PM-DAKSH is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons, including SCs, OBCs, EBCs, DNTs, and sanitation workers such as waste pickers. Objective:… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Dakshata Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH)

Rare Earth Corridors

News: The Union Budget 2026–27 announced Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors to complement the REPM scheme and strengthen domestic rare earth capabilities. About Rare Earth Corridors Rare Earth Corridors are integrated, state-anchored industrial value chains linking mining, processing, research, and manufacturing of rare earths. Target States: The Dedicated Rare Earth Corridors will be established in the… Continue reading Rare Earth Corridors

Commission for Social Development (CSocD)

News: India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive social development at the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development, held with participation of over 100 UN member states. About Commission for Social Development (CSocD) The Commission for Social Development is a functional commission of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (UN-ECOSOC). It advises the… Continue reading Commission for Social Development (CSocD)

Bharat-VISTAAR

News: The Union budget proposes ‘Bharat-VISTAAR’(Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) and the ICAR package on agricultural practices with AI systems. About Bharat-VISTAAR Bharat-VISTAAR stands for Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources. It is a multilingual, AI-powered digital platform designed specifically to support Indian farmers. Core Objective: To improve farm productivity, enhance decision-making,… Continue reading Bharat-VISTAAR

Central Zoo Authority

News: Recently, Central Zoo Authority celebrated its 34th Foundation Day at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi. About Central Zoo Authority Nodal Ministry: It is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Established in: It was established in 1992 under the Wildlife Protection Act,1972. Objective: To complement and strengthen the… Continue reading Central Zoo Authority

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