News: Pakistan has inducted its first Hangor-class submarine into the navy, marking a major step in its maritime capability upgrade program. About Pakistan’s First Hangor-class Submarine It is Pakistan’s first advanced submarine inducted under an agreement with China to modernize naval capabilities. Designed by: The submarine is based on China’s Type 039A design. Built under… Continue reading Pakistan’s First Hangor-class Submarine
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Prosopis Juliflora and Banni Grassland
News: Prosopis juliflora, which is a non-native and invasive tree species, has encroached over half of Banni Grassland in Gujarat. About Prosopis Juliflora Prosopis juliflora is one of the most widespread hyperaccumulating, phreatophytic, perennial tree/shrub species. Family: It is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is a representative species of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. … Continue reading Prosopis Juliflora and Banni Grassland
Bharathapuzha River
News: Kerala Mahamagham 2026 one of the oldest and most spiritually significant religious events took place from 19 January till 3 February 2026 on the sacred banks of the Bharathapuzha River. About Bharathapuzha River Origin: It rises in the Eastern slopes of the Anamalai hills of the Western Ghats and flows in the North-Westerly direction in… Continue reading Bharathapuzha River
India Becomes 5th Largest Military Spender in 2025: SIPRI
News: India ranked as the fifth-largest military spender in 2025, according to a report released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute. About India Becomes 5th Largest Military Spender in 2025: SIPRI In April 2026, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute confirmed India as the world’s fifth-largest military spender in its annual report. Reports titled: SIPRI annual… Continue reading India Becomes 5th Largest Military Spender in 2025: SIPRI
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj released Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0 Report for FY 2023–24 on National Panchayati Raj Day 2026. About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0 It is the nationwide framework to measure the progress of Rural Local Government Institutions (Gram Panchayats (GPs)/Traditional Local Bodies (TLBs)) using objective and verifiable indicators. Introduced in: The… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) 2.0
Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)
News: DRDO and Indian Navy successfully conducted the maiden salvo launch of NASM-SR from a naval helicopter off the Bay of Bengal coast. About Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR) NASM-SR is an advanced air-launched anti-ship missile system designed for short-range naval operations. Developer: The missile has been developed by Hyderabad-based Research Center Imarat in collaboration… Continue reading Naval Anti-ship Missile-Short Range (NASM-SR)
Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)
News: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has operationalised the Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) to bring transparency and standardisation to performance claims made by financial intermediaries. About Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA) is a regulatory initiative designed to bring transparency and… Continue reading Past Risk and Return Verification Agency (PaRRVA)
Tapir
News: World Tapir Day is being observed globally on 30th April to raise awareness about the species of Tapir and protect it from human encroachment. About Tapir Tapirs are large herbivorous mammals. They are also known as “living fossils” due to their lineage dating back millions of years. They form one of the oldest surviving… Continue reading Tapir
Mission SAKSHAM
News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched Mission SAKSHAM for capacity building of the Urban Co-operative Banking sector. About Mission SAKSHAM Mission SAKSHAM (Sahkari Bank Kshamta Nirman) is a nationwide training initiative for capacity building of the Urban Co-operative Banking sector (UCBs). Launched by: It has been launched by the Reserve Bank of… Continue reading Mission SAKSHAM
E-PRAAPTI Portal
News: The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is set to roll out E-PRAAPTI Portal to facilitate identification, tracking, Unique Account Number (UAN) linking, and activation of old EPF accounts. About E-PRAAPTI Portal E-PRAAPTI stands for EPF Aadhaar-Based Access Portal for Tracking Inoperative Accounts. It is a new digital platform to facilitate identification, tracking, Unique Account Number… Continue reading E-PRAAPTI Portal
