News: LokOS Platform has significantly expanded its reach across India, enabling large-scale digital transformation of community institutions. About LokOS Platform LokOS is an abbreviation where “Lok” means People and “OS” stands for Operating System. It is a web and mobile platform under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) for end-to-end digitisation of Self-Help… Continue reading LokOS Platform
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Oldest Banyan Tree
News: Recently, a banyan tree in Munger, Bihar, estimated to be around 700 years old, has been identified as the oldest accurately dated banyan tree. About Oldest Banyan Tree It is an evergreen, fast-growing tree native to the Indian subcontinent. It is one of the world’s largest trees based on canopy size. Scientific name: Its scientific… Continue reading Oldest Banyan Tree
7th National Water Awards
News: The Department of Water Resources has launched the 7th National Water Awards on the Rashtriya Puraskar portal, with applications open until 28th August, 2026. About 7th National Water Awards The 7th National Water Awards recognize and encourage outstanding work in water conservation and water resource management across India. Launched By: The Department of Water Resources,… Continue reading 7th National Water Awards
Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
News: Delhi received the southwest monsoon on July 2 after a delayed onset, while June rainfall deficit renewed focus on the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD). About Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) is an atmosphere-ocean coupled phenomenon characterized by differences in sea-surface temperatures across the Indian Ocean. Mechanism: The IOD develops when a difference in… Continue reading Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD)
Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
News: The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD), Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, successfully conducted Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA). About Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) is the third national-level mock drill under the National One Health Mission to strengthen India’s preparedness for animal health emergencies and zoonotic disease outbreaks. Aim: It… Continue reading Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA)
Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
News: Pune Police sought court permission to conduct polygraph tests on Siya Goyal and her co-accused in the Ketan Agarwal murder case. About Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) Deception Detection Tests (DDTs) include polygraph, narcoanalysis, and brain mapping. These tests are used to obtain concealed information related to crime and have important clinical, scientific, ethical, and… Continue reading Polygraph and Narcoanalysis tests
INS Trikand
News: Indian Naval Ship INS Trikand will participate in the 58th National Day celebrations of Mauritius. About INS Trikand INS Trikand is a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy. It is the last of the three “Follow-On Talwar Class” frigates. Built by: It was built in the Russian Federation. Commission year: It was commissioned into… Continue reading INS Trikand
Transcaspian Marinka
News: The Sangon community of Arunachal Pradesh launched a conservation initiative to protect the Transcaspian marinka species found in the region. About Transcaspian Marinka About: The Transcaspian marinka is a medium‑sized, ray-finned freshwater fish. It is also known as the Himalayan ray-finned fish. Family: It belongs to the carp family (Cyprinidae). Class: It belongs to… Continue reading Transcaspian Marinka
National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
News: The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme is strengthening entrepreneurship among SC/ST communities through capacity building, mentorship, market access, and business accelerator programmes. About National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme The National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme promotes entrepreneurship and strengthens the capacity of SC/ST entrepreneurs. Initiative By: The scheme is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Micro,… Continue reading National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme
Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
News: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has notified the New EPF Scheme, 2026 under the Code on Social Security, 2020, effective from June 29. About Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 The Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme, 2026 is India’s new statutory provident fund framework replacing the Employees’ Provident Funds Scheme, 1952. Notified under: The EPF… Continue reading Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) Scheme 2026
