News: Ministry of Rural Development has launched nationwide ‘VB-G Ram G Youth Digital Campaign’ to encourage participation of rural youth in development activities. About VB-G Ram G Youth Digital Campaign It is a campaign to make youth active partners in nation-building through a digital platform to showcase progress and innovation in their villages. Launched by:… Continue reading VB-G Ram G Youth Digital Campaign
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‘RELIEF’ Scheme
News: The Commerce and Industry Ministry launched ‘RELIEF’ Scheme to ease pressure on exporters facing trade disruption due to the ongoing war in West Asia. About ‘RELIEF’ Scheme Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) scheme is time-bound and targeted measure to support Indian exporters facing disruptions due to the evolving geopolitical situation in West… Continue reading ‘RELIEF’ Scheme
World Happiness Report 2026
News: World Happiness Report 2026 was recently released by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford. About World Happiness Report 2026 About: It is an annual report which provides an insight into the global picture of social media and happiness. Published by: It is published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University… Continue reading World Happiness Report 2026
Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
News: The Union Cabinet approved the Small Hydro Power Development Scheme for 2026-27 to 2030-31 with ₹2,584.60 crore outlay. About Small Hydro Power Development Scheme It is a scheme to install about 1,500 MW small hydro power capacity across India. Nodal Ministry: It is under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), unlike larger… Continue reading Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)
News: The Union Cabinet has approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. About Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA) It is a scheme for developing 100 plug-and-play industrial parks across the country. Aim: It aims to develop world-class industrial infrastructure, unlocking manufacturing potential of the country. It… Continue reading Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojna (BHAVYA)
Hindon River
News: A five-day research survey found zero dissolved oxygen levels at several locations, making the Hindon river uninhabitable for aquatic life. About Hindon River Origin: It originates in the Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, in the Siwalik Hills at about 800 m elevation. Nature: The river is entirely rain-fed, with higher flow during the monsoon… Continue reading Hindon River
Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative
News: Indian Navy has commenced the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative from 16th March 2026. About Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative It is a unique operational engagement programme which enables naval personnel from friendly foreign countries to train and sail together aboard Indian naval ships to foster interoperability and… Continue reading Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative
“e-CHARAK” mobile application
News: National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) has recently launched “e-CHARAK” mobile application designed to facilitate trade and information exchange in the medicinal plants sector. About “e-CHARAK” mobile application e-CHARAK is a mobile application and web portal for the promotion and marketing of medicinal plants/herbs. Objective: It is to provide a platform for the trade of… Continue reading “e-CHARAK” mobile application
Panini and Ashtadhyayi
News: Rishi Rajpopat solved Panini’s grammar rule conflict problem and explained it in his book, receiving global recognition for the discovery. About Panini Historical background: Panini was an ancient Indian scholar who lived around the 500 BCE. Place of origin: He lived in Gandhara, likely at Salatura, which lies in present-day north-west Pakistan. Academic association:… Continue reading Panini and Ashtadhyayi
Dasosaurus tocantinensis
News: Brazilian scientists identified a new giant dinosaur species with links to Spain, supporting past land connections among South America, Africa and Europe. About Dasosaurus Tocantinensis Dasosaurus tocantinensis is a newly identified species of giant, long-necked herbivorous dinosaur discovered in Brazil. Location: Fossils were unearthed in the Maranhão region of northeastern Brazil, near the Tocantins… Continue reading Dasosaurus tocantinensis
