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Vikramshila University

News– The government is planning the revival of another ancient center of learning in Bihar—Vikramshila University. About Vikramshila University Location:- It was located in Bhagalpur, Bihar, along the banks of the Ganges River. Founder: It was established by King Dharmapala of the Pala Dynasty in the late 8th to early 9th century AD. It was… Continue reading Vikramshila University

BAANKNET Portal

News- The government launched the upgraded BAANKNET portal to improve transparency, efficiency, and value realization in PSU banks’ e-auctions of non-performing assets. About BAANKNET portal It is an advanced e-auction portal designed for Public Sector Banks (PSBs) and financial institutions to auction properties for recovering Non-Performing Asset (NPA) loans. Nodal Ministry: Launched under the Ministry… Continue reading BAANKNET Portal

Farakka Barrage

News- Farakka Barrage began operations in 1975, marking its 50th anniversary in 2025. About Farakka Barrage Location: Built on the Ganga River in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, about 18 km from the Bangladesh border. Commissioning: The project construction commenced in 1961 and it became operational on April 21, 1975. Purpose: It diverts 40,000 cusecs of… Continue reading Farakka Barrage

Exercise AIKEYME

News– India is set to enhance its military and maritime cooperation with African nations through two key initiatives—Exercise AIKEYME (Africa-India Key Maritime Engagement) and IOS Sagar (Indian Ocean Ship Sagar). About Exercise AIKEYME Aikeyme marks India’s first-ever multilateral naval exercise with 10 African nations.It  focuses on strengthening maritime collaboration, bolstering maritime security, and tackling regional… Continue reading Exercise AIKEYME

Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)

News– The 20th meeting of the Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA-20) is presently taking place in Rome. About Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture It is the only permanent intergovernmental body that addresses the components of biological diversity for food and agriculture. It operates under the Food and Agriculture… Continue reading Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (CGRFA)

Anthurium Flowers

News– India successfully exported Anthurium flowers from Mizoram to Singapore for the first time. About Anthurium It is a tropical flowering plant valued for its ornamental appeal and air-purifying properties. Grown mostly indoors, it helps remove toxins like formaldehyde, ammonia, toluene, xylene, and allergens from the air. It is included in NASA’s list of air-purifying… Continue reading Anthurium Flowers

United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) 2025

News– The 2025 UN world water development report says that Retreating glaciers threaten the food and water supply of 2 billion people around the world. About United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) It is UN-Water’s flagship report on water and sanitation issues. It provides a comprehensive assessment of global freshwater resources, usage, and management.… Continue reading United Nations World Water Development Report (WWDR) 2025

Hemavati River

News- Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati river near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently. Hemavati River. About Hemavati River It is an important tributary of the Kaveri River, playing a vital role in Karnataka’s irrigation and water supply. Course: It originates in the Western Ghats near Ballalarayana Durga, Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka, at… Continue reading Hemavati River

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