News: At least six people were killed and many others were injured after earthquakes struck Peru’s Junín region, causing widespread damage and relief operations. Key Facts about Peru Location: Peru is the third-largest country in South America and is located just south of the Equator. Boundaries: Land Boundaries: Peru shares its borders with Ecuador and… Continue reading Key Facts about Peru
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58th International Chemistry Olympiad
News: India won four gold medals and secured the joint top rank at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, achieving its best-ever performance. About 58th International Chemistry Olympiad The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad is the world’s premier chemistry competition for secondary school students. Host Country: The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Country… Continue reading 58th International Chemistry Olympiad
Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
News: In May 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) for buying and selling gold in electronic form. About Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are exchange-traded securities that represent ownership of physical gold stored in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-regulated vaults. Launched in: The… Continue reading Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
SAMADHAN Portal 2.0
News: The Delhi Regional Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, successfully organized a comprehensive awareness session on the SAMADHAN Portal 2.0 for trade union representatives. About SAMADHAN Portal 2.0 It is an upgraded digital platform (for online filing, conciliation, arbitration, and adjudication of industrial disputes in alignment with the Labour… Continue reading SAMADHAN Portal 2.0
Ex Pitch Black 2026
News: The Indian Air Force started participating in Ex Pitch Black 2026 at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin from 20 July 2026. About Ex Pitch Black 2026 Ex Pitch Black 2026 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s flagship biennial multinational air combat exercise with a 45-year history. Origin of Name: The name “Pitch… Continue reading Ex Pitch Black 2026
Orange-mouthed Monkey
News: Scientists have identified a bright Orange-mouthed Monkey found in Africa, as a new species. About Orange-Mouthed Monkey It belongs to the larger group of colobus monkeys. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Colobus congoensis. It is locally known as the ‘Likweli’. It was first discovered in 2008. Habitat: It is largely confined to high,… Continue reading Orange-mouthed Monkey
Ken and Betwa River
News: The police ended a 15-day protest against the Ken–Betwa Link Project and other proposed development projects in Madhya Pradesh’s Chhatarpur district by clearing the protest site and sending the demonstrators back to their villages. About Ken River It is a major river of the Bundelkhand region of central India. States through which it flows:… Continue reading Ken and Betwa River
Manasbal Lakes
News: Manasbal Lake in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district is showing ecological recovery with the return of migratory birds. About Manasbal Lake Manasbal Lake: It is the deepest natural freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir and is known as the “Supreme Gem of all Kashmir Lakes.” Location: The lake is located in Ganderbal district, Srinagar, at… Continue reading Manasbal Lakes
Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS)
News: The Government extended the Special Intervention under PM-NAPS for FY 2026–27 to expand apprenticeship opportunities across the North-Eastern Region. About Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS) is a Government of India scheme launched in 2016 to promote apprenticeship training through financial support to establishments. Extension: It has… Continue reading Prime Minister’s National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (PM-NAPS)
VISHWAS, 2026
News: EPFO has launched VISHWAS, 2026, as a one-time dispute resolution initiative for settlement of damages and penalty-related disputes under EPF laws. About VISHWAS, 2026 VISHWAS, 2026 is a one-time dispute resolution initiative to facilitate amicable settlement of damages and penalty-related disputes. Launched by: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) under the Ministry of Labour &… Continue reading VISHWAS, 2026
