News: The Vice President has called upon society to emulate the philosophy of Saint Basaveshwara, who taught us social equality and to serve society. About Saint Basaveshwara Saint Basaveshwara was a 12th-century philosopher, founding saint of the Lingayat sect, Kannada poet and social reformer during the reign of the Kalachuri-dynasty king Bijjala I in Karnataka.… Continue reading Saint Basaveshwara
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National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign
News: Ahilyanagar district of Maharashtra has secured the first rank in the country for conducting awareness activities under the eighth National Nutrition Fortnight campaign. About the National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign It is a two-week intensive outreach campaign conducted in April to strengthen community mobilisation and reinforce key nutrition behaviours under POSHAN Abhiyaan. National Nutrition… Continue reading National Nutrition Fortnight Awareness Campaign
Shekha Bird Sanctuary
News: Recently, the Shekha Jheel Bird Sanctuary in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, was recognised as a Ramsar site. About Shekha Bird Sanctuary Shekha Bird Sanctuary is a freshwater lake located in Aligarh district of Uttar Pradesh. It is a perennial lake that came into existence after the formation of the Upper Ganges Canal in 1852. The… Continue reading Shekha Bird Sanctuary
World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
News: Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet has been selected as a nominee for the prestigious WSIS Prizes 2026. About World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026 The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Forum is a globally recognized multi-stakeholder platform focused on advancing digital development and fostering… Continue reading World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Prizes 2026
POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
News: The Poshan Tracker Application is monitoring over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly nine crore beneficiaries under the POSHAN Abhiyaan. About POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application POSHAN Abhiyaan is a flagship, multi-ministerial mission to improve nutritional outcomes across the country. Launch Year: It was launched on March 8, 2018. Aim: It aims to… Continue reading POSHAN Abhiyaan and Poshan Tracker Application
King Fahd Causeway
News: The King Fahd Causeway was recently closed following threats of Iranian attacks targeting Saudi Arabia’s Eastern Province. About King Fahd Causeway Location: It is a series of bridges connecting the island nation of Bahrain to Saudi Arabia, spanning the Gulf of Bahrain. Inaugurated: It was started in 1986. Managed and operated by: It is… Continue reading King Fahd Causeway
GlobE Network
News: India hosted the 12th Steering Committee Meeting of the Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) in New Delhi. About GlobE Network Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities (GlobE Network) is a global platform of specialised anti-corruption law enforcement authorities. Established in: It was established in 2021 under the… Continue reading GlobE Network
PRASHAD scheme
News: The Centre is planning to develop tourist sites around major temples in Andhra Pradesh under the PRASHAD scheme. About PRASHAD scheme The full form of the PRASAD scheme is ‘Pilgrimage Rejuvenation And Spiritual Augmentation Drive’. It is a Central Sector Scheme. It was launched in the year 2014-2015 with the objective of integrated development… Continue reading PRASHAD scheme
Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally
News: Indian Railways has become one of the most extensively electrified rail systems in the world. Indian Railways Becomes the Biggest Electrified Rail System Globally Indian Railways has become one of the world’s most extensively electrified rail networks. By November 2025, nearly 99.2 per cent of its 70,000 route-kilometre broad-gauge network had been electrified. Rapid… Continue reading Indian Railways becomes the biggest electrified rail system globally
United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
News: India reaffirmed its commitment to the ideals of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam and religious harmony at the 11th United Nations Alliance of Civilizations, UNAOC, forum in Riyadh. About United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) is an initiative to improve understanding and cooperative relations among nations and peoples across cultures and… Continue reading United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC)
