News: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during a recent high-level talks. Key Facts About Uzbekistan Location: Uzbekistan is a landlocked country in Central Asia. It is also one of only two doubly landlocked countries in the world… Continue reading Key Facts About Uzbekistan
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Arjuna Award
News: Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare has recommended Olympic medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu for this year’s Arjuna Award. About Arjuna Awards Arjuna Awards are one of the six categories of the National Sports Awards. It is given to sportspersons to recognize their outstanding… Continue reading Arjuna Award
Kharchi Puja
News: Tripura Chief Minister inaugurated the week-long Kharchi Puja, one of the state’s largest and most significant religious and cultural festivals. About Kharchi Puja It is week- long, annual Puja held at old Agartala in Tripura. It is also called the ‘Festival of 14 Gods’. The word ‘Kharchi’ is derived from two Tripuri words –… Continue reading Kharchi Puja
Journey of the Tiranga/India’s National Flag
News: Seventy-nine years ago on July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly adopted the design of India’s National Flag. About Journey of the Tiranga/ India’s National Flag The National Flag embodies the sacrifices of the freedom movement and the ideals of the Republic. Evolution During the Freedom Movement: 1904: Sister Nivedita designed one of the earliest… Continue reading Journey of the Tiranga/India’s National Flag
Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology
News: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi commissioned the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Demonstration Network. About Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology Commissioned at: It has been commissioned at the Regional Reference Standard Laboratory (RRSL) in Bengaluru. Developed… Continue reading Indian Standard Time dissemination network using White Rabbit technology
Indian Grey Hornbill
News: Gujarat’s Gir forests have recorded a major conservation success with the successful reintroduction and breeding of the Indian Grey Hornbill. About Indian Grey Hornbill The Indian grey hornbill is a tropical bird found on the Indian subcontinent. Scientific name: Its scientific name is Ocyceros birostris. Habitat: It prefers dry plains, foothills, and open habitats. Distribution: Among… Continue reading Indian Grey Hornbill
Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake
News: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake have begun overflowing after heavy rain in Mumbai. About Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake Location: Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake are located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. They are Mumbai’s smallest potable water-supplying lakes. About Tulsi Lake: It is Mumbai’s smallest man-made reservoir. It is located within the Sanjay Gandhi National… Continue reading Tulsi Lake and Vihar Lake
Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme
News: The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) is strengthening support for sustainable manufacturing through its Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme. About Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme It is a sub scheme under the RAMP Programme. Launched by: It has been launched by Ministry of Micro, Small… Continue reading Green Investment and Finance and Technology (GIFT) Scheme
‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently launched the next phase of the regional air connectivity scheme, ‘Viksit UDAN’. About ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme It is a revamped UDAN scheme launched to accelerate regional aviation and support the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Budget Outlay: It has a budget outlay of nearly ₹29,000 crore over the next… Continue reading ‘Viksit UDAN’ Scheme
Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
News: The Borjuli wetland in Assam, known for harbouring a Oryza Rufipogon variety of wild rice, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS). About Borjuli Wetland Location: The Borjuli wetland is located in Assam. Area: It has spread across an area of 0.41 hectares. Feature: It is known for harbouring a disease- and… Continue reading Borjuli Wetland and Oryza Rufipogon and Biodiversity Heritage Site
