News: The flash flood in the BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli Rivers destroyed roads, bridges and homes and lifes in Nepal. About BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River About Bhote Koshi: It is a transboundary river which runs through Tibet, China and northern Nepal. Origin: It originates on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in… Continue reading BhoteKoshi, Lendhe River and Trishuli River
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UPI — an eventful journey
Source: The post “UPI — an eventful journey” has been created based on “UPI — an eventful journey” published in “DD News” on 26 August 2026. UPI — an eventful journey. UPSC Syllabus: GS-3-Indian Economy Context: The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in 2016 with the objective of making money transfer as easy as… Continue reading UPI — an eventful journey
What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Source: The post “What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?” has been created based on “What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?” published in “DD News” on 26 August 2026. What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom? UPSC Syllabus: GS-2- International Relations Context: The… Continue reading What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
Miyar Valley
News: Flash floods in the Karpat Nallah in Miyar Valley and the Gawadi Nallah in the Chowkhang Naingar area of tribal Lahaul-Spiti district have disrupted road connectivity. About Miyar Valley Location: It is located in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, in the western Himalayas. It is also called the land of perpetual snows… Continue reading Miyar Valley
Revamped India Code Portal
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice recently launched the revamped India Code Portal. About Revamped India Code Portal Revamped India Code Portal is a revamped portal to make access to laws simpler, faster and more citizen-centric. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Law and Justice Aim: It is aimed at making access to… Continue reading Revamped India Code Portal
Ramganga River
News: The district administration has intensified relief and rescue efforts as rising Ganga and Ramganga waters flood villages in Uttar Pradesh. About Ramganga River The Ramganga River is an important river of northern India. Origin: It originates from Doodhatoli ranges in the district of Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Main source: Its main source is the glaciers… Continue reading Ramganga River
Key facts about Liberia
News: Union Women and Child Development Minister met a parliamentary delegation from Liberia and discussed India’s initiatives on women-led development, political representation and gender-responsive governance. Key facts about Liberia Location: Liberia is a country in West Africa. Bordering countries: It is bordered by three countries – Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ivory Coast Bordering ocean: The… Continue reading Key facts about Liberia
Key facts about Slovenia
News: India has strongly condemned the defacement of its Embassy premises in Ljubljana, Slovenia, allegedly by anti-India elements. Key Facts about Slovenia Slovenia is located in Central and South Eastern Europe. Bordering nation: It is bordered by 4 countries- Austria in the north Hungary in the northeast Italy in the west Croatia in the southeast… Continue reading Key facts about Slovenia
Quit India Movement
News: Prime Minister, Home Minister and Defence Minister of India paid tribute to the freedom fighters who participated in the Quit India Movement and the Kakori Train Action. About Quit India Movement The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement was a movement launched at the Bombay session of the All India… Continue reading Quit India Movement
Cyanide
News: Amboseli National Park is facing a grim mystery after 15 elephants died in a month, reportedly after consuming cyanide-contaminated tomatoes. About Cyanide Cyanides include a group of compounds containing a highly reactive cyanide anion (CN–). It is produced naturally in many plants, fungi, bacteria, and millipedes. Some cyanide compounds are human-made. Properties: The most… Continue reading Cyanide
