News: The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has informed Lok Sabha about Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme(PMNDP). About Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis The Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) was rolled out on 07th April 2016 as part of the National Health Mission (NHM). Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Health… Continue reading Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP) and Dialysis
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Black-necked Crane
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilized more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Black-necked Crane Aspects Details About The black-necked crane is a medium-sized crane in Asia that breeds on the Tibetan Plateau and remote parts of India and Bhutan.… Continue reading Black-necked Crane
Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
News: Bombay Natural History Society has sterilised more than 2,950 free-ranging dogs in Ladakh, including its breeding site in Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary, to protect vulnerable, Black-necked Cranes. About Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary Location: It is located at the Ladakhi Changthang plateau in the Leh district of Ladakh. Established in: 1987 Area: It covers an area of almost 1,600… Continue reading Changthang Cold Desert Wildlife Sanctuary
Asian Elephant
News: World Elephant Day is observed annually on 12 August, highlighting the need for sustained efforts to conserve Asian elephants and their habitats. About Asian Elephant The Asian elephants are the largest land mammal on the Asian continent. Habitat: Asian elephants inhabit grasslands, scrublands, evergreen forests and deciduous forests. In India, their habitat ranges from… Continue reading Asian Elephant
Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)
News: The Government has proposed a ₹10,000 crore Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme in the Union Budget 2026–27 to strengthen domestic container production. About Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS) is a targeted initiative to build a competitive domestic container manufacturing industry through financial and institutional support. Ministry involved: The scheme is associated… Continue reading Container Manufacturing Assistance Scheme (CMAS)
Zanskar Range
News: A new study found that glaciers in the Zanskar region of Ladakh are moving more slowly than they did 30 years ago. About Zanskar Range The Zanskar Range is an important Trans-Himalayan mountain range in Ladakh. Location: The range is located mainly in the Kargil and Leh regions of Ladakh, with extension towards Himachal… Continue reading Zanskar Range
NGOPV Shruti
News: Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV), ‘Shruti’ was launched marking a significant milestone in Indian Navy’s pursuit towards indigenous shipbuilding About NGOPV Shruti Yard 3037 (Shruti) is the second Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) of the four NGOPVs to be constructed as part of the Indian Navy’s 11-ship Yard 3039 (Sanghmitra) was the first… Continue reading NGOPV Shruti
Moon Base Program of NASA
News: NASA has invited ISRO to join its Moon Base program during the 9th India-US Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru. About Moon Base Program of NASA Moon Base Programme is part of NASA’s broader Artemis Programme, which seeks to build a permanent lunar outpost near the Moon’s South Pole. Aim: The program aims… Continue reading Moon Base Program of NASA
Hallaniyat Islands
News: A recent crude oil spill from the tanker Caroline Bezengi poses a serious threat to the pristine nature reserve surrounding Oman’s Hallaniyat Islands. About Hallaniyat Islands Location: The islands of al Hallaniyyat are located in the north east of Dhofar (South of Oman). Administrative control: It is administratively under Wilayat Shalim and al Hallaniyyat… Continue reading Hallaniyat Islands
Key facts about Liberia
News: Union Women and Child Development Minister met a parliamentary delegation from Liberia and discussed India’s initiatives on women-led development, political representation and gender-responsive governance. Key facts about Liberia Location: Liberia is a country in West Africa. Bordering countries: It is bordered by three countries – Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast Bordering ocean: The… Continue reading Key facts about Liberia
