News: Authorities opened all gates of the Salal Dam after heavy rainfall sharply increased water inflow into the Chenab River and reservoir. About Salal Hydroelectric Project Location: The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. Timeline: The project planning started in the 1960s, construction began in 1970, and commercial… Continue reading Salal Hydroelectric Project
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Batukeshwar Dutt
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Batukeshwar Dutt on his death anniversary. About Batukeshwar Dutt Batukeshwar Dutt was an Indian revolutionary in the early 1900s. He was also known as BK Dutta. Birth: He was born on November 18, 1910, in the… Continue reading Batukeshwar Dutt
Investment Friendliness Index
News: Recently, a report on “Investment Friendliness Index” was released by NITI Aayog. About Investment Friendliness Index It presents a structured and data-driven framework for assessing how effectively States and Union Territories create, enable, and sustain an environment conducive to investments. Released by: This report is released by NITI Aayog. This is NITI Aayog’s first… Continue reading Investment Friendliness Index
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and India
News: India has deposited its Instrument of Acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS) thereby becoming a Party to the agreement. About WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and India It is the first WTO agreement that focuses on environmental sustainability. It establishes a set of binding prohibitions and rules that seek to ensure… Continue reading WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and India
Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY)
News: The Ministry of Culture implements the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) under which financial assistance is provided directly to eligible artists, cultural groups and cultural organizations across the country. About Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) is a Central Sector Scheme. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry of Culture implements the scheme.… Continue reading Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY)
Key Facts about Peru
News: At least six people were killed and many others were injured after earthquakes struck Peru’s Junín region, causing widespread damage and relief operations. Key Facts about Peru Location: Peru is the third-largest country in South America and is located just south of the Equator. Boundaries: Land Boundaries: Peru shares its borders with Ecuador and… Continue reading Key Facts about Peru
58th International Chemistry Olympiad
News: India won four gold medals and secured the joint top rank at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad, achieving its best-ever performance. About 58th International Chemistry Olympiad The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad is the world’s premier chemistry competition for secondary school students. Host Country: The 58th International Chemistry Olympiad was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Country… Continue reading 58th International Chemistry Olympiad
Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
News: In May 2026, the National Stock Exchange of India introduced Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) for buying and selling gold in electronic form. About Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are exchange-traded securities that represent ownership of physical gold stored in the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-regulated vaults. Launched in: The… Continue reading Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)
SAMADHAN Portal 2.0
News: The Delhi Regional Office of the Chief Labour Commissioner (Central), Ministry of Labour & Employment, successfully organized a comprehensive awareness session on the SAMADHAN Portal 2.0 for trade union representatives. About SAMADHAN Portal 2.0 It is an upgraded digital platform (for online filing, conciliation, arbitration, and adjudication of industrial disputes in alignment with the Labour… Continue reading SAMADHAN Portal 2.0
Ex Pitch Black 2026
News: The Indian Air Force started participating in Ex Pitch Black 2026 at the Royal Australian Air Force Base Darwin from 20 July 2026. About Ex Pitch Black 2026 Ex Pitch Black 2026 is the Royal Australian Air Force’s flagship biennial multinational air combat exercise with a 45-year history. Origin of Name: The name “Pitch… Continue reading Ex Pitch Black 2026
