News: For over 20 years, residents of Mudh village in Ladakh have been protecting the Ruddy shelduck that visits Ladakh during breeding season. About Ruddy Shelduck The Ruddy shelduck is a large and brightly colored waterfowl known for its orange-brown body and loud, honking call. They are also called the Brahminy duck. Scientific name: Tadorna… Continue reading Ruddy Shelduck
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Arbitrage Funds
News: Arbitrage funds are gaining attention as investors notice price gaps between NSE and BSE during volatile market phases. About Arbitrage Funds Arbitrage funds are hybrid mutual funds that aim to earn returns by buying a stock at a lower price in one market and selling it at a higher price in another market at… Continue reading Arbitrage Funds
Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
News: The CGA launched the Government Bank Dashboard and Government Bank Manual to strengthen governance and efficiency in government banking transactions. About Controller General of Accounts (CGA) The Controller General of Accounts is the Principal Advisor on accounting matters to the Union Government. Legal Status: It is not a constitutional body. The Allocation of Business… Continue reading Controller General of Accounts (CGA)
Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
News: Union Minister Dr. Sukanta Majumdar distributed footballs at PM SHRI Kendriya Vidyalaya, Dakshin Dinajpur, under the Football for Schools initiative. About Football for Schools (F4S) Programme The Football for Schools Programme is run by FIFA in collaboration with UNESCO to promote education through football. Launched in: It was launched in mid-2019 with pilot projects… Continue reading Football for Schools (F4S) Programme
Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
News: Government of West Bengal signed an MoU with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and the State Mission for Clean Ganga to develop the Ichhamati and Jalangi river basins. About Ichhamati River Ichamati river is a trans-boundary river flowing through India and Bangladesh. Course of river: It originates as a distributary of the Mathabhanga… Continue reading Ichhamati and Jalangi Rivers
Jiyo Parsi Scheme
News: The 2nd meeting of the Jiyo Parsi Advisory Committee was held in Mumbai under the chairmanship of Dr. Chandra Shekhar Kumar, Secretary, Ministry of Minority Affairs. About Jiyo Parsi Scheme The Jiyo Parsi Scheme is a Central Sector Scheme to address the declining population of the Parsi community. Launched Year: It was launched in… Continue reading Jiyo Parsi Scheme
Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
News: The President of India undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. About Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND About: Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) ‘Prachand’ is India’s first indigenously designed and manufactured multirole attack helicopter. The name ‘Prachand’ means “fierce,” “powerful,” or “intense” in Sanskrit. Developed by: Hindustan Aeronautics… Continue reading Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND
Hexagon Alliance
News: On the eve of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has unveiled a proposal for Hexagon Alliance. About Hexagon Alliance About: It is a proposed six-nation strategic framework to strengthen economic, diplomatic, and security cooperation across West Asia and the Mediterranean. Proposed by: Hexagon alliances is a new… Continue reading Hexagon Alliance
Indravati River
News: Two Maoists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s insurgency-hit Bijapur district during an anti-Naxal operation along the Indravati river belt. About Indravati River Origin: It originates in Kalahandi district of Odisha on the western slopes of the Eastern Ghats and then flows westward. During its course, it forms the boundary… Continue reading Indravati River
Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles
News: Israel has multi-layered air defences against Iranian ballistic missiles, an umbrella it may need to lean on as the United States and Iran teeter toward potential military conflict that could draw Iranian attacks on Israeli territory. About Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles About ARROW The long-range Arrow-2 and Arrow-3 interceptors, developed by Israel,… Continue reading Israel’s Multi-layered Defence Against Iranian Missiles
