Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India

News: The Union Ministry of Education released the Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26on school education in India. About Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India The UDISE+ 2025-26 report presents the status of school education in India and provides data on… Continue reading Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India

Char Kaman and Charminar Complex

News: The Government of Telangana has announced a restoration project of Char Kaman which is historically part of Charminar Complex. About Char Kaman and Charminar Complex Build by: The Charminar was built between 1589 and 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty. It is a square shaped structure… Continue reading Char Kaman and Charminar Complex

Global Passport Index

News: India slipped one place to 125th in the fifth Global Passport Index, while its composite score reached a five-year high. About Global Passport Index Global Passport Index ranks passports based on international travel, investment opportunities and quality of living, unlike the Henley Passport Index, which mainly measures visa-free travel access. Released by: It is published by… Continue reading Global Passport Index

Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26

News: Union Ministry of Education today released the Report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26. About Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) About: Performance Grading Index is to track the performance of school education systems across States and Union Territories. The framework is… Continue reading Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26

Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)

News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)

Perungulam Tank

News: Environmentalists have demanded conservation of Perungulam Tank due to illegal lotus cultivation, highlighting its rich avian biodiversity and ecological significance. About Perungulam Tank Perungulam Tank is a biodiversity-rich wetland and an important irrigation waterbody that supports rich bird biodiversity. Location: It is located in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Key Features: Large Irrigation Tank: The tank spreads… Continue reading Perungulam Tank

Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)

News: The newly introduced Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) have crossed ₹13,814 crore in assets under management (AUM) after the framework was introduced. About Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are pooled investment products that provide greater flexibility for managing advanced investment strategies. Introduced by: It is introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India… Continue reading Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)

Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002

News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM), Mizoram University, Aizawl, as a Designated Repository under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. About Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM),… Continue reading Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002

Matcha Tea

News: An Assam tea estate sold India’s first commercially-produced matcha tea, marking a significant shift from conventional teas. About Matcha Tea Matcha is a bright green powder made from ground, shade-grown green tea leaves.  It is an important part of Japanese culture and is commonly used during traditional ceremonies. Production: It is primarily manufactured in… Continue reading Matcha Tea

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