News: The Tamil poet and lyricist Vairamuthu has been chosen for the India’s highest literary honour Jnanpith Award 2025. About Jnanpith Award 2025 The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honour presented to Indian authors for their outstanding contributions to literature. Sponsored by: It is sponsored by the Bharatiya Jnanpith. Instituted: It was instituted in 1961.… Continue reading Jnanpith Award 2025
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Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC)
News: ISRO informed that the atomic clock of the satellite IRNSS-1F stopped working on March 13, 2026, causing the loss of positioning data from that satellite. About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC) The Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is an independent regional navigation satellite system for positioning services. It is also called as… Continue reading Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS / NavIC)
Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative
News: Union Minister inaugurated the Samriddhi Kendra at Umri village under the Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Pilot Initiative. About Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative is a pilot project that integrates physical and digital services to deliver multiple citizen services in rural areas. Implemented by: The initiative is implemented by the… Continue reading Samriddh Gram Phygital Services Initiative
National Chambal Sanctuary
News: The Supreme Court took suo motu cognisance of illegal sand mining threatening the fragile ecosystem of the National Chambal Sanctuary and its gharial habitat. About National Chambal Sanctuary Location: The sanctuary lies at the tri-junction of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. National Chambal Sanctuary is India’s first and only tri-state protected riverine sanctuary.… Continue reading National Chambal Sanctuary
Sujal Gaon ID
News: Union Minister of Jal Shakti released the Sujal Gaon ID that enables complete digital mapping of rural piped water supply assets. About Sujal Gaon ID Sujal Gaon ID is a unique digital identification system for rural piped water supply schemes. Launched by: It was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Jal Jeevan… Continue reading Sujal Gaon ID
Gajapati Empire
News: Recently, a Telugu medieval inscription associated with the Gajapathi rulers of Odisha has been discovered on a stone pillar of Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple at Ramachandrapura Agraharam in Guntur. About Gajapati Empire The Gajapati Empire was a medieval Hindu monarchy in the Indian subcontinent. Reign Period: It reigned from c.1434 to 1541. Founded by: It… Continue reading Gajapati Empire
Kharg Island
News: U.S.A forces struck military targets on Kharg Island, warning its oil infrastructure could be targeted if Iran disrupts regional shipping. About Kharg Island Location: Kharg Island is a continental island of Iran located in the Persian Gulf. The island is 25 km off the coast of Iran and 483 km northwest of the Strait of… Continue reading Kharg Island
Karun River
News: Iran is widely discussed in news, and the Karun River gained attention because bull shark attacks have occurred in its waters near Ahvaz. About Karun River The Karun River is the river with the highest water flow in Iran and it is the country’s only navigable river. Origin: The river originates in the Zard… Continue reading Karun River
Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
News: Lok Sabha approved the Second Batch of Supplementary Demands for Grants for 2025–26, including allocation for an Economic Stabilisation Fund to address global economic shocks. About Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) The Economic Stabilisation Fund (ESF) is a proposed fiscal mechanism to provide financial space for responding to global economic disruptions. Proposed by: Finance Ministry.… Continue reading Supplementary Demands for Grants and Economic Stabilisation Fund
Joha Rice
News: APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of 25 metric tonnes of GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy on 12 March 2026. About Joha Rice Joha rice is a short-grain aromatic rice variety known for its distinctive fragrance, soft texture, and traditional cultivation practices. Origin: It originates from Assam in… Continue reading Joha Rice
