News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has recommended Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for this year’s Arjuna Award. About Arjuna Awards Arjuna Awards are one of the six categories of the National Sports Awards. It is given to sportspersons to recognize their outstanding… Continue reading Arjuna Award
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Pithora Painting
News: Pithora painting has received a GI tag, boosting its recognition, preserving its cultural heritage, and supporting tribal artisans. About Pithora Painting Pithora painting is a sacred, ritualistic folk art form of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Tribes associated: It is done by the Rathwa, Bhilala, Naik and Bhil tribes of Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. How is… Continue reading Pithora Painting
Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs). About Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs) It is a combined and expanded scheme of Khelo India Scheme to harness the power of… Continue reading Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)
Ceuta and Melilla
News: Thousands of migrants who risked their lives to enter Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco turned back almost as quickly as they arrived. About Ceuta Location: Ceuta is a small autonomous Spanish city and exclave located on the northern coast of Africa, bordered directly by Morocco. It forms the European Union’s only… Continue reading Ceuta and Melilla
Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi approved the ‘Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)’. About Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) It is a scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS). Aim: It aimed at accelerating floating solar power by providing… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)
Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
News: Recently, ‘Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. About Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN ‘Nipun’ is the second Diving Support Vessel (DSV). Bult by: It was built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited was delivered to the Indian Navy in 2026. It draws her name from Sanskrit signifying ‘one who… Continue reading Deep Submergence Rescue Vessel (DSRV) NIPUN
Alaknanda River
News: The Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag has crossed the warning level due to continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a high alert. About Alaknanda River The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river of Uttarakhand and the major river of Northern India. Origin and course of river: It originates from the snouts of the Satopanth and Bhagirathi… Continue reading Alaknanda River
Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)
News: The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved ‘Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme). About Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme) Samudra Manthan is a comprehensive initiative to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration and production across the entire exploration value chain. It adopts an integrated approach to accelerate… Continue reading Samudra Manthan (National Offshore Exploration Scheme)
Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
News: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) launched the indigenously developed Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel in New Delhi, jointly developed by the Indian Army and Oil Marketing Companies. About Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel It is a specialized fuel that will enhance the mobility, safety and operational availability of combat and logistics vehicles in… Continue reading Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel
Bhavani River
News: Large stretches of the Bhavani River near Kooduthurai have been overrun by water hyacinth, raising concerns over irrigation and the river’s ecosystem. About Bhavani River It is the second largest and perennial river in Tamil Nadu. Origin of river: It originates from Nilgiri hills of the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu. Course of the… Continue reading Bhavani River
