News: The Gandak river has emerged as the second major river after the Chambal with the highest number of gharials. About Gandak River Gandak River is a major river of Nepal and a left-bank tributary of the Ganges in India. Origin: It originates at an altitude of 620 m above msl to the north of… Continue reading Gandak River
Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards-2025
News: The President of India has approved the conferment of Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards – 2025. About Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards-2025 About: Jeevan Raksha Padak Series of Awards are an offshoot of the Ashoka Chakra series of Gallantry awards. Instituted in: 1961 The awards are given to a person for meritorious act of… Continue reading Jeevan Raksha Padak Awards-2025
Operation Sahyadri Checkmate
News: Operation Sahyadri Checkmate was launched recently by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). About Operation Sahyadri Checkmate “Operation Sahyadri Checkmate” was anti-narcotics operation. Aim: It dismantled a clandestine mobile mephedrone manufacturing laboratory in the remote hinterland of the Sahyadri ranges. Launched by: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) What was recovered: Around 21.9 kilograms of mephedrone… Continue reading Operation Sahyadri Checkmate
Geriatric Care – Explained Pointwise
The RBI has recently released a new report on the demographic transition happening in the country. The report links demographic change to the long-term sustainability of regional budgets & envisions graceful ageing of the elderly population. The care for elderly population in India is an emerging challenge with the rapid growth in the number of… Continue reading Geriatric Care – Explained Pointwise
Chattergala Pass
News: Border Roads Organisation (BRO) successfully carried out a high-altitude rescue and road restoration operation under Project Sampark at Chatergala Pass in the Bhaderwah–Chatergala axis in Jammu region of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. About Chattergala Pass Chattergala Pass is a mountain pass located in the Middle Himalayas of the Jammu region of Jammu… Continue reading Chattergala Pass
Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM)
News– At the 77th Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path, DRDO showcased the Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM) for the first time. About Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) It is an indigenously developed hypersonic glide missile by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). It is designed primarily to meet the coastal battery and… Continue reading Long Range Anti-Ship Hypersonic Missile (LR-AShM)
Mir Alam lake
News: Recently, nine workers and engineers working on the bridge across the Mir Alam Tank were rescued by HYDRAA after their boat malfunctioned. About Mir Alam lake Location– It is a freshwater tank located in Hyderabad, Telangana, situated on the southern side of the Musi River. Source of water: The tank is fed by streams… Continue reading Mir Alam lake
[Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – January, 2026 – 3rd week
Hello everyone, We are posting Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation for the month of January 2026 – Third week. Click on the following link to download Download About Mains Marathon Daily Mains Marathon is focused on UPSC Mains 2026. Under this initiative, we post, daily 2 articles, based on the provided weekly schedule. For More such… Continue reading [Download] Mains Marathon Weekly Compilation – January, 2026 – 3rd week
Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) Scheme
News: The ACC-PLI scheme has attracted attention after a report by Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and JMK Research and Analytics pointed out delays, slow commissioning, and several difficulties in implementation. About Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) Scheme The ACC-PLI scheme aims to promote domestic manufacturing of advanced battery cells… Continue reading Advanced Chemistry Cell Production Linked Incentive (ACC-PLI) Scheme
UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 January – The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement and Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917) – 2026
Dear Friends, We are posting prelims marathon MCQs for today. In this initiative, you can attempt 10 subjectwise MCQs daily. Daily Quiz UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 January The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement and Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917) For schedule, refer to the archive link given below. Best UPSC institute In Delhi, For the Prelims Marathon archive… Continue reading UPSC Prelims Marathon 27 January – The Swadeshi and Boycott Movement and Revolutionary Activities (1907-1917) – 2026
