News: The seventh edition of the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 will be hosted by the state of Bihar from 4th to 15 May 2025. About Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 Aspect Details About 1. These are annual national-level multidisciplinary sports events held in India. 2. KIYG is a part of the Khelo… Continue reading Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025
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STELLAR Model
News: The State-of-the-art, Totally indigenously developed Resource Adequacy model (STELLAR) has recently been launched by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) on 11 April 2025. About STELLAR Model It is a next-gen software tool for integrated planning of power generation, transmission, storage, and demand response. It is developed in line with Resource Adequacy Guidelines issued by… Continue reading STELLAR Model
Ramgarh Lake
News: The Ramgarh Dam near Jaipur, which once served as a crucial source of water for the Rajasthan capital, is currently undergoing a survey to identify and remove encroachments and obstructions in its catchment area. Ramgarh Lake. About Ramgarh Lake It is a man-made water body located near Jamwa Ramgarh, approximately 30 kilometers from Jaipur… Continue reading Ramgarh Lake
Phawngpui National Park
News: Recently, forest fires had erupted in several parts of Mizoram’s Phawngpui National Park. About Phawngpui National Park It is located in Mizoram. It is named after Phawngpui Mountain, the highest peak in Mizoram, and is also popularly known as Phawngpui Blue Mountain National Park. The Kolodyne River marks the eastern boundary of the park.… Continue reading Phawngpui National Park
Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
News: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has launched the first-ever Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) Baseline Report for the fiscal year 2022–23. Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI). About Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) PAI is a Multi-domain and multi-sectoral index that is intended to be used to assess the overall holistic development, performance & progress of panchayats It… Continue reading Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI)
IUCN Green Status assessments
News: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has recently published its first-ever Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo). IUCN Green Status assessments. First Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) The first Green Status assessment for the lion (Panthera leo) shows that it is Largely Depleted, while the species remains… Continue reading IUCN Green Status assessments
Professional Tax
News: Swiggy faces a tax demand of ₹7.59 crore from the Maharashtra Government over alleged non-compliance with professional tax deduction norms. Professional Tax. About Professional Tax Professional Tax is a tax charged on income earned through employment, business, freelancing, or any profession. It applies to all earning individuals, including salaried employees, business owners, and freelancers.… Continue reading Professional Tax
Mount Kanlaon
News: Mount Kanlaon, one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines, recently erupted dramatically, spewing a massive ash plume 4,000 meters (2.5 miles) high into the sky. About Mount Kanlaon Mount Kanlaon is a stratovolcano located in the north-central part of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is one of the active volcanoes in… Continue reading Mount Kanlaon
Woolly flying squirrel
News: The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department (HPFD) has successfully captured the first-ever photograph of the elusive Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley of Lahaul and Spiti district. Woolly flying squirrel. About Woolly Flying Squirrel It is one of the rarest and least known mammals in Asia. It belongs to the… Continue reading Woolly flying squirrel
INS Varsha
News: India is set to commission its new strategic naval base INS Varsha in coastal Andhra Pradesh. INS Varsha. About INS Varsha INS Varsha is a strategically developed submarine base designed to accommodate India’s nuclear-powered submarines, including both ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) and nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs). It is located near the small coastal village… Continue reading INS Varsha
