News: The Principal Bench of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Uttar Pradesh government to inform it of the status of notifying the Dhanauri waterbody as a wetland. About Dhanauri Wetland It is in the Dhanauri village near Dankaur in Uttar Pradesh. It is nestled within the floodplains of Yamuna Basin. The… Continue reading Dhanauri Wetland
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Mission SCOT
News: The Prime Minister has congratulated Digantara for the successful launch of Mission SCOT (Space Camera for Object Tracking). About Mission SCOT It is the world’s first commercial satellite for surveillance of Resident Space Objects (as small as 5cm) orbiting the Earth to ensure safer space operations. Surveillance of Outer Space or Situational Space… Continue reading Mission SCOT
Kalaripayattu
News: The relegation of Kalaripayattu to the demonstration section of the 38th edition of the National Games has sparked off a political storm. About Kalaripayattu It is one of the oldest and most scientific martial art forms in the world based on the ancient knowledge of the human body. It originated in Kerala. Myths credit the… Continue reading Kalaripayattu
Diamond Imprest Authorisation
News: The Department of Commerce, Government of India, has introduced Diamond Imprest Authorisation (DIA) Scheme for the duty-free import of natural cut and polished diamonds. About Diamond Imprest Authorisation It aims to enhance the global competitiveness of India’s diamond sector by providing a streamlined mechanism for duty free import of natural cut and polished diamonds, leading… Continue reading Diamond Imprest Authorisation
Indus Water Treaty
News: Neutral Expert, appointed by the World Bank under the Indus Water Treaty 1960, has upheld India’s stand after questions were raised in relation to the Kishanganga and Ratle hydroelectric projects. About Indus Water Treaty It was signed in 1960 after nine years of negotiations between India and Pakistan with the help of the… Continue reading Indus Water Treaty
Exercise La Perouse
News: India’s indigenous guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai is participating in the 5th edition of exercise La Perouse. About Exercise La Perouse The naval exercise is being organised in the straits between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean: Malacca, Sunda and Lombok. These straits constitute important sea lanes of communication, emphasising their economic and… Continue reading Exercise La Perouse
Entity Locker
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched Entity Locker, a digital public infrastructure for streamlined business document management. About Entity Locker Entity Locker is a secure, cloud-based solution that simplifies the storage, sharing, and verification of documents for a wide range of entities like large business organisations, MSMEs, start-ups, societies etc. The National eGovernance… Continue reading Entity Locker
Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
News: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has uncovered remarkable Buddhist remains during fresh excavations at the historic Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district. About Ratnagiri Buddhist Site Location– It is located 100 km northeast of Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is part of the famous Diamond Triangle of Odisha along with Udaygiri and Lalitgiri, Ratnagiri – translated… Continue reading Ratnagiri Buddhist Site
National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
News: The National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) has rejected the Uttarakhand government’s proposal to conduct soapstone mining near the Kedarnath Wildlife Sanctuary. About National Board for Wildlife It is a Statutory body constituted by the Central Government under Section 5 A of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (WLPA). It is worth noting that the Wildlife… Continue reading National Board for Wildlife (NBWL)
Coffee Production in India
News: According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India has emerged as the world’s seventh-largest coffee producer, with exports reaching $1.29 billion in FY 2023-24, almost double the $719.42 million recorded in 2020-21. About Coffee production in India The historical origin of India’s coffee production can be traced to 1600AD when Baba Budan, a… Continue reading Coffee Production in India
