News: Kaladi is in the news as the Union Minister directed scientific upscaling to improve shelf life and expand markets under the ODOP initiative. About Kaladi Kaladi is a traditional dairy product of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its milky flavour and stretchable texture. It has received the Geographical Indication tag (GI). Location: Kaladi belongs… Continue reading Kaladi
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Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the equity support of Rs.5,000 crore to Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). About Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Set up: It was set up on 2nd April 1990 under an Act of Indian Parliament, as a wholly owned subsidiary of IDBI Bank. It was delinked… Continue reading Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)
Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
News: The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) in the Institutional Category and Lieutenant Colonel Seeta Ashok Shelke in the Individual Category have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026. About Subhas Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar It is an award to recognize the excellent work done by individuals and Institutions… Continue reading Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar 2026 and Parakram Diwas–2026
Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri
News: Researchers from Kerala and Tamil Nadu discovered two new, extremely rare ant fly species in India: Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri. About Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri Metadon ghorpadei and Metadon reemeri are rare ant fly species from India. Family: They belong to the subfamily Microdontinae (Syrphidae). Metadon ghorpadei was found in the northern… Continue reading Metadon Ghorpadei and Metadon Reemeri
Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution
News : The Congress demanded that the proposed higher education regulator must ensure implementation of Article 15(5) on its twentieth anniversary. About Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution Article 15 is part of the Fundamental Rights and aims to prevent discrimination while promoting equality and social justice. Sub-clauses of Article 15 Article 15(1): It prohibits discrimination… Continue reading Article 15(5) of Indian Constitution
SAMPANN Pension Portal
News: The SAMPANN pension management system has been integrated with the UMANG platform. About SAMPANN Pension Portal About: SAMPANN stands for System for Accounting and Management of Pension. Initiative by: It is a flagship digital platform of the Department of Telecommunications. Developed by: Office of the Controller General of Communication Accounts Launched on: It was… Continue reading SAMPANN Pension Portal
Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued a notification declaring Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary as an Eco-Sensitive Zone to conserve biodiversity. About Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Aravalli mountain range. Location: It is situated in the Rajsamand district of Rajasthan in western India and extends… Continue reading Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Parbati Giri
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on the occasion of her birth centenary. About Parbati Giri Parbati Giri was a prominent freedom fighter from Odisha. She was born on 19 January 1926 in the Bargarh district of Odisha. She is also known as the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha,… Continue reading Parbati Giri
Light Water Reactors
News: India is accelerating indigenous Light Water Reactor development while opening the nuclear sector to private participation, focusing on exports, and implementing the SHANTI Act, 2025. About Light Water Reactors A Light Water Reactor is a thermal-neutron nuclear reactor that uses ordinary water as both coolant and neutron moderator. It uses solid fissile fuel and… Continue reading Light Water Reactors
Kinnow Cultivation in India
News: The Rajasthan government is organising a Kinnow Mahakumbh in Sri Ganganagar on January 23, 24 and 25, 2026. About Kinnow Cultivation in India Kinnow is a high-yielding citrus fruit which belongs to the “Mandarin” family. It is a hybrid of two varieties: King (Citrus nobilis Lour) and ‘Willow Leaf’ (Citrus deliciosa Tenora). Favourable conditions… Continue reading Kinnow Cultivation in India
