News: Italy’s recent dominance in tennis has revived demands to recognise the Italian Open as a fifth Grand Slam tournament. About Grand Slam Introduction Grand Slam in tennis refers to winning all four major championships — Australia, France, Britain (Wimbledon) and the United States — in the same calendar season. Modern Meaning of Grand Slam:… Continue reading Grand Slam
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National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
News: The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the nursing personnel, on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 About The Florence Nightingale Awards are India’s most prestigious recognition for exceptional nurses… Continue reading National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
Forum of Regulators (FOR)
News: The Forum of Regulators (FOR) conducted its 100th meeting at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, completing its 21-year journey. About Forum of Regulators (FOR) Introduction Forum of Regulators (FOR) is a statutory platform that coordinates and improves regulatory practices in the power sector. Establishment: It was constituted in 2005 as per the Electricity Act, 2003. Aim:… Continue reading Forum of Regulators (FOR)
Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The forest department has started a scientific wildlife census in Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary to study wildlife population and movement patterns. About Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary Location Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Central Himalayan region in the Almora district of the Kumaon region in Uttarakhand. Specifications Area: The sanctuary spreads across about 47.59 sq… Continue reading Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary
Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
News: The Government of India, in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) launched a new eight-year Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP). About Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP) About It is an initiative to empower rural communities, scaling proven development models, and strengthening grassroots institutions. Launched by: It has been launched by the… Continue reading Country Strategic Opportunities Programme (COSOP)
Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
News: India’s jute sector has entered a pivotal stage of transformation with the rollout of the Jute Crop Information System (JCIS). About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project About Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) is a technology-led initiative that brings together satellite intelligence, weather analytics, and field-level inputs into a unified framework for crop monitoring.… Continue reading Jute Crop Information System (JCIS) Project
Sabarmati River
News: The Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad remains dry after Vasna barrage repairs halted water flow for bridge and barrage construction works. About Sabarmati River It is a major west-flowing and monsoon-fed river flowing through Rajasthan and Gujarat. Origin: The river originates from the Aravalli hills near village Tepur in Udaipur district of Rajasthan. Boundaries: The… Continue reading Sabarmati River
Rabindranath Tagore
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Suvendu Adhikari paid tributes on Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary on Pochishe Boishakh. About Rabindranath Tagore Introduction Rabindranath Tagore was a Bengali poet, writer, philosopher, composer, playwright, painter, and social reformer who transformed Indian literature and culture. Early Life and Education: Birth: Rabindranath Tagore was born on May 7,… Continue reading Rabindranath Tagore
‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot
News: Supreme Court launched ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot to strengthen judicial data integration and improving public access to court services. About ‘One Case One Data’ Initiative Introduction The ‘One Case One Data’ is a major digital initiative to integrate the judicial administration at every level. Aim: It aimed at strengthening judicial… Continue reading ‘One Case One Data’ and ‘Su Sahay’ chatbot
India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor
News: Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) of DRDO has achieved a path-breaking milestone in the development of Hypersonic Missiles by successfully conducting an extensive long-duration test of its Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor. About India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor Introduction Conducted by: The Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully… Continue reading India’s Successful test of Actively Cooled Full Scale Scramjet Combustor
