News: The Alaknanda River at Rudraprayag has crossed the warning level due to continuous rainfall, prompting authorities to issue a high alert. About Alaknanda River The Alaknanda is a Himalayan river of Uttarakhand and the major river of Northern India. Origin and course of river: It originates from the snouts of the Satopanth and Bhagirathi… Continue reading Alaknanda River
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Batukeshwar Dutt
News: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh have paid tribute to revolutionary and freedom fighter Batukeshwar Dutt on his death anniversary. About Batukeshwar Dutt Batukeshwar Dutt was an Indian revolutionary in the early 1900s. He was also known as BK Dutta. Birth: He was born on November 18, 1910, in the… Continue reading Batukeshwar Dutt
Bagmati River
News: Heavy rainfall in Nepal’s catchment areas has led to a continuous rise in the water levels of the Gandak, Bagmati, Kamla Balan, and Kosi rivers in Bihar. About Bagmati River It flows through south-central Nepal and northern Bihar. Origin: It originates from the Bagdwar area in the Shivapuri Hills, located in the northwestern part… Continue reading Bagmati River
Muzhiyan Kulam
News: Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated the restored Muzhiyan Kulam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. About Muzhiyan Kulam Location: The Muzhiyan Kulam is located near Thavalakuppam at Pooranankuppam in Puducherry. It is also known as Naangu Mozhi Kulam. Historical significance: It is a more-than-400-year-old historic pond and is believed to date back to… Continue reading Muzhiyan Kulam
Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
News: Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. About Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026 Six youth-led startups from across the country won the 8th edition of the Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026. Led by: The initiative is jointly led by the United… Continue reading Youth Co-Lab National Innovation Challenge 2026
Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
News: Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets has been launched by the Department of Financial Services, Ministry of Finance. About Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets It is a single unified online platform for citizens to search and trace unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. Launched… Continue reading Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets
Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026
News: Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 was held from May 10 to 17 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. About Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 The Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026 is six days of high-level competition featuring Asia’s top weightlifters. Hosted by: It was hosted by India from May 10 to 17 at Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Organised by: It was organised by the… Continue reading Asian Weightlifting Championships 2026
JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
News: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Launched “JEEVAN” (Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network) Mobile Application for Senior Citizens and “SHATAYU” (Senior Holistic Care Assistance and Training For Your Utility) Geriatric Caregiver Dashboard. About JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard About JEEVAN App “JEEVAN” stands for Joint Elderly Empowerment & Virtual Assistance Network. It… Continue reading JEEVAN App and SHATAYU Dashboard
Key facts about Netherlands
News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in the Netherlands for the second leg of his five-country tour. Key facts about Netherlands Location: The Netherlands is located in Northwestern Europe. It is also known as Holland. It is geographically positioned in both the Northern and Eastern hemispheres of the Earth. Boundary nations: The Netherlands is bordered by… Continue reading Key facts about Netherlands
UMMID Initiative
News: Union Minister for Science and Technology dedicated the UMMID Network to the nation at New Delhi. About UMMID Initiative UMMID stands for Unique Methods of Management of Inherited Disorders. Initiated by: It is a national initiative led by the Department of Biotechnology to tackle inherited genetic disorders. Launch year: It was launched in 2019.… Continue reading UMMID Initiative
