News: During his recent visit to Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the country’s railway infrastructure has entered a new era of modernization under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. About Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) This Scheme is a long-term plan to redevelop and modernize railway stations across India in a phased manner… Continue reading Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS)
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Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
News: The 14th edition of the India-Singapore Joint Military Exercise ‘Bold Kurukshetra 2025’ Begins in Jodhpur. About Exercise Bold Kurukshetra It is a joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Singapore Armed Forces. First edition: The Exercise was first conducted in 2005. 2025 edition: The 14th edition of year 2025 will be conducted… Continue reading Exercise Bold Kurukshetra
New Wasps Species
News: Four new species of parasitoid wasps have been identified: Idris bianor, Idris furvus, Idris hyllus, and Idris longiscapus. About New Wasps These belong to the genus Idris (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae). They are found in agroecosystems and semi-natural habitats across West Bengal, India. They are extremely small and microscopic in size. They are known to lay… Continue reading New Wasps Species
Paithani sarees
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ praised the traditional craftsmanship of Paithani sarees. About Paithani sarees Paithani sarees originated from the town of Paithan in Maharashtra, India Distinctive Style: These sarees are famous for their square motifs, vibrant colors, and intricate peacock designs on the pallu, symbolizing… Continue reading Paithani sarees
Bambusa Tulda
News: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Researchers have developed an eco-friendly composite material made of ‘Bambusa tulda’, a fast-growing bamboo species in Northeast India. About Bambusa Tulda It is commonly known as Indian timber bamboo, sweet bamboo, Bengal Bamboo or Spineless Indian Bamboo. Habitat and distribution: It is found in mixed deciduous forest in plains,… Continue reading Bambusa Tulda
Gangaikonda Cholapuram
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered prayers at the ancient Shiva temple of Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Tamil Nadu. About Gangaikonda Cholapuram Location: It is located in the Udayarpalayam taluk of Ariyalur district in Tamil Nadu. Built by: Rajendra Chola I (regnal years 1012-1044 CE) Name: The name “Gangaikonda Cholapuram” means “the city of the Chola… Continue reading Gangaikonda Cholapuram
E3 Countries
News: Iranian diplomats are meeting counterparts from E3 countries for renewed nuclear talks amid warnings of sanctions. About E3 Countries It is an informal foreign and security cooperation arrangement between the UK, Germany and France. It was established in 2003, when the UK was still a member of the EU. Reason for establishment: The E3… Continue reading E3 Countries
Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
News: Recently, Nepal experienced a catastrophic Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) event which caused a flash flood, and washed away a China-built friendship bridge. About Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF) The GLOFs are flash floods of extreme magnitude that occur when the natural dams, made up of ice, rock debris, or moraine, hold back glacial… Continue reading Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOF)
Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
News– Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has reached a major milestone with total gross enrollments crossing 8 crore. About Atal Pension Yojana (APY) Purpose: Provides pension coverage for workers in the unorganised sector. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Finance Launched in: 2015 Type: Central Sector Scheme Implementing agency: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) under the… Continue reading Atal Pension Yojana (APY)
Art Forms (Sohra, Pattachitra, Patua)
News: The artists of Sohrai, Pattachitra and Patua art forms participated in the second edition of Kala Utsav 2025 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. About Art Forms (Sohra, Pattachitra, Patua) About Pattachitra Paintings Origin: The term Pattachitra (pata = cloth, chitra = picture in Sanskrit) refers to ancient cloth-based scroll painting traditions from Odisha and, in a… Continue reading Art Forms (Sohra, Pattachitra, Patua)
