News: India’s position in Yale University’s Global Environmental Performance Index (EPI) 2026 has been labeled by experts as a stark warning that demands immediate attention. About Environmental Performance Index It is a data-driven global benchmark which provides a comprehensive assessment of sustainability worldwide. Developed by: It is developed by the Yale Center for Environmental Law… Continue reading Environmental Performance Index
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Telecom Manufacturing Zone
News: Department of Telecommunications Signs MoU with Government of Madhya Pradesh for Establishment of Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior. About Telecom Manufacturing Zone Location: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish India’s first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.… Continue reading Telecom Manufacturing Zone
DAANVEER Initiative
News: DAANVEER initiative was launched to strengthen the digital infrastructure of Gram Panchayats across the country. About DAANVEER Initiative DAANVEER is a citizen participation initiative launched to strengthen the digital infrastructure of Gram Panchayats across India. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is the nodal ministry responsible for implementing the initiative. Developed by: It… Continue reading DAANVEER Initiative
BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
News: India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, according to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026. About BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 It is is regarded as the most comprehensive assessment of global supply of and demand for seafarers. Published by: It is jointly published by BIMCO and the International Chamber of… Continue reading BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026
Kalpasar Project
News: During his Netherlands visit, PM Narendra Modi visited the Afsluitdijk dam, and India signed an LoI with the Netherlands for technical cooperation on the Kalpasar Project. About Kalpasar Project It is a multipurpose initiative aimed at providing water for irrigation and industrial and domestic use in the water-stressed Saurashtra region of Gujarat. It envisages… Continue reading Kalpasar Project
Koldam Hydro Power Project
News: The Koldam NTPC Hydroelectric Project generated over 3512 million units of power in 2025-26, the highest ever since the project was commissioned. About Koldam Hydro Power Project The Koldam Hydro Power Project is an 800 MW hydroelectric station located in the Bilaspur and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh, India. River associated: It is built… Continue reading Koldam Hydro Power Project
Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
News: Scientists at the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have reported two roadkill incidents of the rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) at the National Chambal Sanctuary in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. About Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) It is widely recognised as the world’s smallest wild cat species. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Prionailurus rubiginosus. Habitat: It… Continue reading Rusty-spotted Cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus)
PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
News: The Pradhan Mantri Vidyalaxmi Scheme is a flagship initiative of the Education Ministry that seeks to make quality higher education accessible to deserving students facing financial constraints. About PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme Background: The PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme (PM-Vidyalaxmi) is rooted in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, underscores the policy’s emphasis on making financial aid available… Continue reading PM Vidyalaxmi Scheme
Houbara Bustard
News: The Houbara Bustard has suffered major population declines due to habitat loss, hunting, and degradation of its breeding grounds. About Houbara Bustard It is a large terrestrial bird. Scientific name: It is split into two distinct species as recognized by the IUCN: one residing in North Africa (Chlamydotis undulata) and the other residing in… Continue reading Houbara Bustard
Blue Straggler Star
News: Indian astronomers and international collaborators have discovered a Blue Straggler Star during its formation, providing rare direct evidence of its origin. About Blue Straggler Star Blue Straggler Star (BSS) is an unusually hot, bright, blue, and massive star found in old star clusters. Location: It is found in old star clusters, including globular and open… Continue reading Blue Straggler Star
