News: The ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission was launched to support startups and multidisciplinary consortia in developing high-impact water solutions. About MAHA Water Mission MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission is a national programme that accelerates innovation in the water sector by linking research, technology development, validation, and field deployment. Nodal Ministry: The Ministry… Continue reading MAHA (Missions for Advancement in High-impact Areas) Water Mission
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On-Screen Marking (OSM) System
News: CBSE’s new digital On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 examinations faced criticism over blurred scans, missing pages, and portal glitches. About On-Screen Marking (OSM) System On-Screen Marking (OSM) is a digital evaluation system in which teachers assess scanned copies of answer books on a computer instead of checking physical scripts. Objective: CBSE introduced OSM… Continue reading On-Screen Marking (OSM) System
Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument
News: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has enhanced India’s nascent Social Stock Exchange (SSE) ecosystem by allowing companies to use a portion of their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) spending through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments. About Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument Definition: They are financial instruments or securities issued by not-for-profit organisations… Continue reading Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) Instrument
All About Elections for State Legislative Councils
News: The Election Commission of India announced elections to 27 Rajya Sabha seats and State Legislative Council seats in three states. About State Legislative Council The State Legislative Council, also known as the Vidhan Parishad, is the upper house in the bicameral legislature of some states. 6 Bicameral States: Currently, six states have a Legislative… Continue reading All About Elections for State Legislative Councils
India’s 18th Railway Zone
News: Recently, the 18th Zone of Indian Railways, South Coast Railway (SCoR), formally commenced operations with Visakhapatnam as its headquarters. About India’s 18th Railway Zone The newly created South Coast Railway (SCoR) Zone has been operational since 1st June 2026. It has been created by exercising powers conferred by sub-section (4) of Section 3 of… Continue reading India’s 18th Railway Zone
Key Facts About Mongolia
News: An Indian Air Force IL-76 strategic airlift aircraft, Gajraj, transported the sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana from Delhi to Mongolia on 30 May 2026. About Key Facts About Mongolia Location: Mongolia is a landlocked country located in East Asia. Bordering nations: It is bordered by two nations: China to the south and Russia… Continue reading Key Facts About Mongolia
Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana
News: The sacred relics of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the chief disciples of Gautama Buddha from Delhi to Mongolia. About Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana They were the two chief disciples of the Buddha. Arahant Sariputta, known as the disciple foremost in wisdom. Arahant Mahamoggallana, renowned for meditative powers and spiritual attainments. Sariputta was… Continue reading Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana
Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope
News: NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope observed the weather cycle of exoplanet WASP-94A b and detected rocky mineral clouds that disappear by evening. About Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b WASP-94A b is an exoplanet that is almost twice as large as Jupiter but has only half its mass. It is also called a ‘Hot Jupiter’. Hot Jupiters… Continue reading Hot Jupiter WASP-94A b and Extremely Large Telescope
Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
News: Researchers and local groups renewed efforts to secure UNESCO World Heritage status for the megalithic site of Chokahatu in Jharkhand. About Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu Chokahatu is a famous megalithic burial site associated with the Munda tribe, where stones were erected in honour of the deceased as part of a long-standing cultural tradition. Location:… Continue reading Famous Megalithic Site of Chokahatu
AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
News: Dr Jitendra Singh launched the CPGRAMS AI-enabled Voice Chatbot “Samadhan Didi” at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi. About AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’ ‘Samadhan Didi’ is an AI-enabled voice chatbot that makes public grievance redressal simpler, more accessibley, and multilingual. Developed by: The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) developed it in collaboration with… Continue reading AI-enabled Voice Chatbot ‘Samadhan Didi’
