News: India and Tanzania held the fourth meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) in Zanzibar from February 2 to 3 to further strengthen bilateral ties. Key Facts about Tanzania Location: It is located in East Africa. Bordering Nations: It is bordered by seven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Burundi, Kenya, Uganda,… Continue reading Key Facts about Tanzania
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Seychelles
News: Seychelles President Dr. Patrick Herminie will be on a state visit to India from February 5 to 10 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key Facts about Seychelles Seychelles is an island country located in the western Indian Ocean, northeast of Madagascar and east of mainland Africa. Total area: 446 km2 Capital:… Continue reading Seychelles
Parbati Giri
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
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
