News– The Indian Army is hosting the UN Fellowship Training Programme on Small Arms and Light Weapons Control for the Asia-Pacific region. About United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) It is a United Nations Secretariat office responsible for promoting global disarmament and arms control. Established: It was established in January 1998 as the Department… Continue reading United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
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Piton de la Fournaise
News: Piton de la Fournaise on Reunion Island erupted again, marking its second eruption of the year. About Piton de la Fournaise It is one of the world’s most active and productive volcanoes. Type: It is a typical basaltic shield volcano. Location: It is located on the east–southeastern edge of the French island La Réunion in the western Indian… Continue reading Piton de la Fournaise
Lake Michigan
News: Over 150 years after sinking in a storm, the wreck of Lac La Belle has been found in Lake Michigan. About Lake Michigan Lake Michigan is the third largest of the five Great Lakes in North America. It is the only Great Lake located entirely within the United States. Boundaries: It is bordered by… Continue reading Lake Michigan
Sangtam Community
News: The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has passed a resolution to protect pangolins within its jurisdiction. About Sangtam Community Sangtam are Naga ethnic group in Northeast India. Location: They mainly reside in Tuensang District and Kiphire District of Nagaland. Origin: According to oral traditions, their ancestors may have migrated from Mongolia through China… Continue reading Sangtam Community
AI Impact Summit 2026
News: The Union Government is hosting the India AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi, bringing global leaders, policymakers, and innovators together. About AI Impact Summit 2026 Hosted by: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is hosting AI Impact Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Duration: The summit is being held from… Continue reading AI Impact Summit 2026
Ol Chiki Script
News: Ol Chiki script is in the news due to its centenary celebrations, including commemorative initiatives and growing institutional recognition of its legacy. About Ol Chiki Script Ol Chiki is the official script of the Santhali language, a prominent tribal language with strong oral traditions. Developed by: It was developed in 1925 by Pandit Raghunath… Continue reading Ol Chiki Script
Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project
News: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved construction of India’s first underwater twin tube road-cum-rail tunnel project. About Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project It is India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel project designed for integrated high-capacity transport connectivity. Location: The project will be built beneath the Brahmaputra River in Assam. Connectivity: It will connect… Continue reading Twin Tube Road-Cum-Rail Tunnel Project
SAHI and BODH Initiatives
News: The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare will launch two key national initiatives SAHI & BODH at the India AI Summit at Bharat Mandapam. About SAHI (Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India) SAHI stands for Strategy for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare for India. About: SAHI is a national guidance framework to… Continue reading SAHI and BODH Initiatives
Cheer Pheasant
News: There has been rapid decline of cheer pheasant populations in Himalayan grasslands across northern Pakistan, Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Nepal. About Cheer Pheasant The cheer pheasant is a ground-dwelling bird, known for its loud and distinctive calls. Family: It belongs to the pheasant family Phasianidae. Scientific name: Catreus wallichii Habitat: It prefers steep rocky slopes… Continue reading Cheer Pheasant
Urban Challenge Fund
News- The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the launch of the Urban Challenge Fund with total Central Assistance of Rs.1 lakh crore. About Urban Challenge Fund Type of Scheme: It is a new centrally sponsored scheme. Ministry involved: It is implemented by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Aim: It… Continue reading Urban Challenge Fund
