News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to freedom fighter Parbati Giri on the occasion of her birth centenary. About Parbati Giri Parbati Giri was a prominent freedom fighter from Odisha. She was born on 19 January 1926 in the Bargarh district of Odisha. She is also known as the Mother Teresa of Western Odisha,… Continue reading Parbati Giri
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Key Facts about Guatemala
News: Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo declared a 30-day nationwide state of siege after gang violence killed seven police officers. Key Facts about Guatemala Location: Guatemala is located in Central America. Bordered by: It is bounded by the Pacific Ocean to the south and the Gulf of Honduras to the northeast. Border countries: Belize, El Salvador, Honduras, and Mexico.… Continue reading Key Facts about Guatemala
Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
News: Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp reached Port Louis, Mauritius, to strengthen maritime cooperation. About Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp Class: ICGS Sankalp is the first vessel of the Sankalp-class, followed by ICGS Samrat. Constructed by: Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) Ship motto: “Extending the Horizon” Features Dimensions: It measures 105 m in length,… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Sankalp
Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
News: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has called for nominations for the Sukhatme National Award in Statistics 2026. About Sukhatme National Award in Statistics Instituted by: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It is a prestigious national honour instituted to recognise exceptional and outstanding contributions to the field of official statistics in India.… Continue reading Sukhatme National Award in Statistics
Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
News: NITI Aayog released the fourth edition of the Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024. About Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024 It is a comprehensive assessment of export readiness across States and Union Territories (UTs). It provides an evidence-based framework to strengthen export competitiveness at the State, UT and district levels. Released by: NITI Aayog First… Continue reading Export Preparedness Index (EPI) 2024
National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
News: The Ministry of Rural Development has launched a National Campaign on Entrepreneurship to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. About National Campaign on Entrepreneurship The campaign is to strengthen non-farm livelihoods and accelerate income growth among rural women. Launched by: Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD) The campaign is being implemented… Continue reading National Campaign on Entrepreneurship
‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp
News: To reshape Himachal Pradesh’s economy and achieve self-reliance by 2027, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has launched the ‘Green to Gold’ initiative to legalise and regulate industrial hemp cultivation and position the state as a leader in the bio-economy. About ‘Green to Gold’ initiative The ‘Green to Gold’ initiative has been launched by Himachal Pradesh Government… Continue reading ‘Green to Gold’ initiative and Industrial Hemp
Isthmus of Tehuantepec
News: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is in news after a deadly derailment of the Interoceanic Train in Oaxaca, where at least 13 people were killed when the passenger train carrying 250 people derailed near Nizanda. About Isthmus of Tehuantepec Location: The Isthmus of Tehuantepec is a narrow strip of land located in southern Mexico. The… Continue reading Isthmus of Tehuantepec
Key Facts About Somaliland
News: Israel became the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state. Key Facts About Somaliland Location: Somaliland is situated in the Horn of Africa, in the northwestern part of Somalia. The Horn of Africa is a region that is recognized internationally as comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea,… Continue reading Key Facts About Somaliland
‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship
News: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has introduced the ‘SHAKTI Scholars: NCW Young Research Fellowship’ to invite students and young researchers to undertake policy-oriented research on issues related to women across India. About ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship Launched by: National Commission for Women (NCW) to encourage research on women-centric issues in India. Aim: The fellowship focuses… Continue reading ‘SHAKTI Scholars’ fellowship
