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Zonal Councils

News: A high-level meeting of the Central Zonal Council took place at Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh under Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. About Zonal Councils Origin Prime Minister Nehru introduced the concept of zonal councils in 1956 during the debate on the States Reorganisation Commission report. Legality: They were established under States Reorganisation Act,… Continue reading Zonal Councils

Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks

News: The Reserve Bank of India has said it will not activate the countercyclical capital buffer (CCyB) as the measure is not required in the current circumstances. About Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks is a macro-prudential tool that requires banks to build up additional capital during periods of… Continue reading Countercyclical Capital Buffer (CCyB) for Banks

Jaggery Production and Processing in India

News: There has been an increase in Jaggery Production and Processing in India due to government initiatives and rising demands.  About Jaggery Production and Processing in India India is the world’s largest Jaggery producer.  India accounts for over 70 per cent of global jaggery production.  Nearly 20–30 per cent of the country’s sugarcane production is… Continue reading Jaggery Production and Processing in India

Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was recently conferred with Sweden’s highest honour for a Head of Government, the Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross. Key Facts about Sweden Location: Sweden is a Northern European country located on the Scandinavian Peninsula. It is situated both in the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth.… Continue reading Key Facts About Sweden and Royal Order of the Polar Star, Commander Grand Cross

Amblyceps Vayavy

News: Researchers discovered a rare new catfish species, Amblyceps vayavy, in hill streams of the Western Ghats in Goa and Maharashtra. About Amblyceps Vayavy Amblyceps vayavy is a newly identified species of freshwater catfish from the northern Western Ghats. Name Origin: The word ‘vayavy’ means ‘northwest’ in Marathi and Konkani, referring to its distribution in… Continue reading Amblyceps Vayavy

Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission

News: China and European space agencies are launching the joint SMILE mission on May 19 to study Earth’s magnetic shield against solar activity. About Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission SMILE Mission stands for ‘Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer Mission‘. Implemented by: The joint mission is implemented by European Space Agency (ESA) Science… Continue reading Solar wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) Mission

Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates

News: In the presence of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten, the Leiden University Library restituted Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates to the Government of India. About Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates It is a set of 21 large plates and 3 small plates with a combined weight of… Continue reading Chola-era Anaimangalam Copper Plates

3rd India-Nordic Summit

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Norway for the 3rd India-Nordic Summit and bilateral engagements on 18-19 May 2026. About 3rd India-Nordic Summit The Summit is a high-level meeting between India and Nordic countries to strengthen strategic cooperation. Venue : The 3rd India-Nordic Summit will be held in Norway (Oslo) in May 2026. Previous… Continue reading 3rd India-Nordic Summit

Kali River and Nyctibatrachus Kali

News: A new night frog species, Nyctibatrachus kali, has been identified in the Kali river basin of Karnataka’s central Western Ghats. About Kali River Location: River Kali is located in Uttara Kannada District of Karnataka. In the old texts, it is also called “Kalindi” or “Kali Nadhi. Named after: It is named “Kali” for its… Continue reading Kali River and Nyctibatrachus Kali

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