News: Union Ministry of Education today released the Report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26. About Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) About: Performance Grading Index is to track the performance of school education systems across States and Union Territories. The framework is… Continue reading Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26
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Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
News: DRDO has invited industry partners to develop and deploy the Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) for continuous submarine surveillance. About Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS) Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS): It is a fixed network of undersea sensors that provides round-the-clock monitoring of underwater submarine activity. Developed by: It is being… Continue reading Underwater Fiber Optic Sensing System (UFOSS)
Perungulam Tank
News: Environmentalists have demanded conservation of Perungulam Tank due to illegal lotus cultivation, highlighting its rich avian biodiversity and ecological significance. About Perungulam Tank Perungulam Tank is a biodiversity-rich wetland and an important irrigation waterbody that supports rich bird biodiversity. Location: It is located in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. Key Features: Large Irrigation Tank: The tank spreads… Continue reading Perungulam Tank
Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)
News: The newly introduced Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) have crossed ₹13,814 crore in assets under management (AUM) after the framework was introduced. About Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs) are pooled investment products that provide greater flexibility for managing advanced investment strategies. Introduced by: It is introduced by Securities and Exchange Board of India… Continue reading Specialised Investment Funds (SIFs)
Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM), Mizoram University, Aizawl, as a Designated Repository under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002. About Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002 The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has designated the Natural History Museum (NHM),… Continue reading Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002
Matcha Tea
News: An Assam tea estate sold India’s first commercially-produced matcha tea, marking a significant shift from conventional teas. About Matcha Tea Matcha is a bright green powder made from ground, shade-grown green tea leaves. It is an important part of Japanese culture and is commonly used during traditional ceremonies. Production: It is primarily manufactured in… Continue reading Matcha Tea
White Gut Disease (WDG)
News: Officials of the Fisheries department sounded alarm about the outbreak of White Gut Disease (WDG). About White Gut Disease (WDG) It is a gastrointestinal disorder of cultivated penaeid shrimp. It is also known as White Feces Disease (WFD). Caused by: It is caused by bacterium Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Symptoms: Shrimp affected by it produce white… Continue reading White Gut Disease (WDG)
ICMR-MINDS Project
News: ICMR-MINDS received the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026 for its AI-based citizen-centric mental healthcare platform. About ICMR-MINDS Project ICMR-MINDS stands for ICMR’s Multistate Implementation Research Study on Integration of Screening and Management of Mental and Substance Use Disorders with other Non-Communicable Diseases (ICMR-MINDS). Initiative of: It is a flagship digital mental… Continue reading ICMR-MINDS Project
‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
News: Chinese and Russian navies are conducting the “Joint Sea-2026” naval exercise near Qingdao in July under their annual military cooperation plan. About ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise Joint Sea-2026 is an annual China-Russia bilateral naval exercise to strengthen cooperation in responding to maritime security challenges. Location: The exercise is being conducted in the waters and airspace near Qingdao… Continue reading ‘Joint Sea-2026’ Exercise
Pandavani
News: Teejan Bai, the renowned Pandavani artist, passed away on July 5, 2026, after taking the Chhattisgarhi folk tradition to global audiences. About Pandavani Pandavani is a traditional folk-narrative and musical performance art from Chhattisgarh based on the Mahabharata. Origin: Pandavani originated from the rural oral traditions of Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha to help common people… Continue reading Pandavani
