News: Recently,a controversy in Tamil Nadu’s Legislative Assembly occurred when the Governor departed without delivering the customary address, citing the absence of the National Anthem. National Anthem of India About National Anthem of India Composed by- Rabindranath Tagore in Bangla. Adopted in– It was first adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent Assembly on… Continue reading National Anthem of India
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Bharatpol Portal
News: The Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the bharatpol portal in New Delhi on 7th January 2025 at the Bharat Mandapam. About Bharatpol Portal It is a significant initiative aimed at streamlining the processing of requests for international assistance through INTERPOL. It will handle tasks such as the issuance of Red Notices… Continue reading Bharatpol Portal
Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
News: The Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 programme was inaugurated by the Lok Sabha Speaker on 6th January 2025 to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda. About Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0 Objective: The primary aim is to: Empower elected women representatives from Scheduled Tribes in Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) by enhancing their knowledge of… Continue reading Panchayat Se Parliament 2.0
Artesian Condition
News: Residents of Taranagar village in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, saw underground water gush out unexpectedly from December 27 to 29. Geologists from Rajasthan’s State Ground Water Department attributed the phenomenon to an “artesian condition”. About Artesian Condition Artesian conditions occur when groundwater is confined under pressure within an aquifer, trapped between two impermeable layers of rock… Continue reading Artesian Condition
Indus Valley Script
News: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister has announced a prize money of $1 million for experts or organisations that are successful in deciphering the scripts of Indus Valley Civilisation. About Indus Valley Script Evolution: During the early Harappan phase (3500-2700 BCE), the earliest examples of script signs are found on Ravi and Kot Diji pottery… Continue reading Indus Valley Script
Cowpea Explanation
News: ISRO’s PSLV-C60 POEM-4 Mission has achieved a milestone by germinating cowpea seeds under microgravity conditions within four days of the launch of the mission. About Cowpea The cowpea is an annual herbaceous legume within the pea family. The plant was originally domesticated in Africa. Presently, they are grown in semi-arid areas covering Africa, Asia,… Continue reading Cowpea Explanation
Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation
News: Several state governments have issued health advisories after detection of the first Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Bengaluru. About HMPV It is a respiratory virus that causes upper respiratory infection and mild infections that are like common cold. Sometimes, it can also cause lower respiratory infections like pneumonia, asthma flare-ups or may deteriorate Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary… Continue reading Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) Explanation
Golden Jackal Explanation
News– Environmentalists say that golden jackals appear to be adapting to their changing environment and are no longer avoiding humans. About Golden Jackal The golden jackal, also referred to as the common jackal, is a medium-sized, wolf-like canid. Activity– In human-inhabited areas, they are strictly nocturnal, but in less-disturbed regions, they may exhibit partially diurnal… Continue reading Golden Jackal Explanation
Key facts about Gomti River
News: The territorial army has launched a new task force called Ganga Task Force (GTF) Battalion for rejuvenation and protection of the Gomti River. About Gomti River The Gomti river rises at Gomath Taal, also called Fulnar Jheel, near the Madho Tanda in the Pilibhit district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a tributary of… Continue reading Key facts about Gomti River
Project VISTAAR
News: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer’s Welfare are collaborating on Project VISTAAR (Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources) About Project VISTAAR It aims to transform agricultural extension service by making information easily accessible to farmers from start-ups in agriculture and allied sectors. The digitalisation of… Continue reading Project VISTAAR
