PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)

News: The Government of India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding educational opportunities for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC) and Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNT) through the PM-YASASVI (Prime Minister Young Achievers Scholarship Award Scheme for Vibrant India) umbrella scheme. About PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR… Continue reading PM-YASASVI (PM YOUNG ACHIEVERS’ SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SCHEME FOR VIBRANT INDIA)

Subramania Siva

News: Vice-President of India paid floral tributes to the great freedom fighter Thiru Subramania Siva at the Uprashtrapati Bhawan on the occasion of his death anniversary. About Subramania Siva Birth: He was born on 4 October 1884 in Wattalakundi, Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. Hw is also known as Sivam and Siva. He was honoured as ‘Veeramurasu’. He fought for freedom by combining politics and spirituality.… Continue reading Subramania Siva

Tramadol Hydrochloride

News: The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN)  stopped the illegal diversion of 12 crore high-strength Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets during Operation Vajra and arrested three accused. About Tramadol Hydrochloride Tramadol Hydrochloride is a psychotropic substance and a synthetic analogue of codeine. Uses: It is used for the treatment of moderate to severe pain and is considered a… Continue reading Tramadol Hydrochloride

Mission Golden Spice and Lakadong Turmeric

News: The Union Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched Mission Golden Spice to promote Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric globally. About Mission ‘Golden Spice’ Mission Golden Spice is an Integrated Lakadong Turmeric Value Chain Enhancement Project for turmeric cultivation and value chain development in Meghalaya. Initiative by: The Ministry of Development of… Continue reading Mission Golden Spice and Lakadong Turmeric

RajmargYatra App, Digital Local Pass and ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre

News: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced the Digital Local Pass facility and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra app. About RajmargYatra App RajmargYatra App is a mobile application that provides digital services to make National Highway travel more convenient and citizen-centric. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is nodal… Continue reading RajmargYatra App, Digital Local Pass and ‘MargMitra’ Help Centre

Rhine River

News: A prolonged heatwave has caused several major European rivers, including the Danube, Rhine, Elbe, and Loire, to dry up, threatening drinking water supplies, inland navigation, trade, and recreational activities. About Rhine River It is the 12th longest river in Europe. It is longest river in Western and Central Europe. Source: It originates from two… Continue reading Rhine River

Key Facts About North Macedonia

News: President Droupadi Murmu addressed the India–North Macedonia Business Forum in Skopje during her official visit on July 21, 2026. Key Facts About North Macedonia Location: North Macedonia is a landlocked country situated in the south-central Balkans in Southeast Europe. Capital:  Skopje is its capital city. Boundaries: It is bordered by Kosovo and Serbia in… Continue reading Key Facts About North Macedonia

Journey of the Tiranga/India’s National Flag

News: Seventy-nine years ago on July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted the design of India’s National Flag. About Journey of the Tiranga/ India’s National Flag The National Flag embodies the sacrifices of the freedom movement and the ideals of the Republic. Evolution During the Freedom Movement:  1904: Sister Nivedita designed one of the earliest… Continue reading Journey of the Tiranga/India’s National Flag

Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI)

News: The Union Government has released an updated series of its Index of Core Industries (ICI). About Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI) Index of Eight Core Industries(ICI) measures combined and individual performance of production of eight (now nine) core industries viz. Coal, Crude Oil, Natural Gas, Refinery Products, Fertilizers, Steel, Cement and Electricity. Updated Version… Continue reading Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI)

Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology

News: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi commissioned the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Demonstration Network. About Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology Commissioned at: It has been commissioned at the Regional Reference Standard Laboratory (RRSL) in Bengaluru.  Developed… Continue reading Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology

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