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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)

Preah Vihear Temple

News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border for Preah Vihear Temple, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. About Preah Vihear Temple Location: The temple is located in Preah Vihear province, set on top of a 1,722 feet cliff in the Dangrek Mountains in Cambodia. The mountains are… Continue reading Preah Vihear Temple

Long-Billed Bush Warbler 

News: A team of five birders has recorded India’s first confirmed sighting of the Long-billed Bush Warbler in 46 years, spotting it in Ladakh’s Suru Valley. About Long-Billed Bush Warbler A medium-sized songbird with a long tail and a distinctively long, slender bill. Its scientific name is Locustella major. It is also known as long-billed… Continue reading Long-Billed Bush Warbler 

Environmental Flow (E-Flow)

News: The Union Jal Shakti Minister chaired a key meeting to ensure environmental flow (e-flow) in the Ganga River and its tributaries, aiming to promote sustainable river management. About Environmental Flow (E-Flow) Definition: E-flow refers to the quantity, timing, and quality of water flows required to sustain freshwater ecosystems and the livelihoods that depend on them.… Continue reading Environmental Flow (E-Flow)

Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme)

News: India has successfully achieved 20 per cent ethanol blending in petrol in 2025, five years ahead of its original target set for 2030. About Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme) It is a flagship initiative to promote the use of ethanol by blending it with petrol. Launched in: It was launched in January, 2003.… Continue reading Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme (EBP Programme)

Key facts about Cambodia

News: Fresh clashes erupted again between Thailand and Cambodia along their border, marking the most violent escalation in over a decade. Key facts about Cambodia Location: It is located in Mainland Southeast Asia. It lies entirely within the tropics. Borders: It is bordered by Thailand to the northwest, Laos to the north, and Vietnam to… Continue reading Key facts about Cambodia

Henley Passport Index 2025

News: The Henley Passport Index 2025 (July edition) was released by Henley and Partners Consultancy. About Henley Passport Index  The Henley Passport Index ranks the world’s passports based on the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index is compiled using exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA),… Continue reading Henley Passport Index 2025

National Sports Governance Bill, 2025

News– The Central Government tabled the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 in the Lok Sabha to reform and modernize the governance structure of sports administration in India. Key Features of the National Sports Governance Bill, 2025 1. Establishment of Statutory Sports Bodies National Olympic Committee (NOC): Designated as the sole governing body for Olympic sports… Continue reading National Sports Governance Bill, 2025

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