Hindi Diwas and Rajbhasha Kirti for 2025-26

News: The Department of Financial Services (DFS) won the first prize under the ‘Rajbhasha Kirti’ category for the year 2025–26 at the 6th All India Official Language Conference held on the occasion of Hindi Diwas. About Hindi Diwas Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year September 14 in India. The first Hindi Diwas was observed in… Continue reading Hindi Diwas and Rajbhasha Kirti for 2025-26

Bharatendu Harishchandra

News: Recently, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla paid tribute to Bharatendu Harishchandra on his birth anniversary. About Bharatendu Harishchandra Bharatendu Harishchandra was a pioneering poet, writer and playwright. He is known as the ‘father of modern Hindi literature’. He wrote under pen name of “Rasa”. Early life: He was born on September 09, 1850 at Benares.… Continue reading Bharatendu Harishchandra

e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace

News: e-FAST India launched the Platform for Aggregating Clean Transport (PACT) to accelerate zero-emission freight in India at the 5th e-FAST India Summit 2026 in New Delhi. About e-FAST India e-FAST India stands for Electric Freight Accelerator for Sustainable Transport – India. Initiative by: It is an initiative of NITI Aayog. It is an initiative… Continue reading e-FAST India and ZET Marketplace

Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection

News: The United Nations General Assembly voted to phase out the traditional Mercator map in favour of the Equal Earth projection to accurately reflect the true proportions of global landmasses. About Mercator Map Mercator map is a cylindrical map projection which is derived mathematically. Features: It has a grid pattern with longitudes (or meridians) and… Continue reading Mercator Map and Equal Earth Projection

Key Facts about Belgium

News: India and Belgium recently reaffirmed their commitment to deepening trade, investment and economic cooperation. Key Facts about Belgium Location: Belgium is a country located in northwestern Europe. Boundaries: It is bounded by the Netherlands to the north, Germany to the east, Luxembourg to the southeast, and France to the south. It is bounded by… Continue reading Key Facts about Belgium

13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026

News: Four strengthlifters from Sikkim have been selected to represent India at the 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026. About 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 The 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026 is to be held in Kyrgyzstan from 8th to 12th… Continue reading 13th World Strengthlifting and Incline Bench Press (IBP) Championships 2026

Key Facts About Kuwait

News: The inaugural meeting of the India-Kuwait Joint Defence Committee (JDC) was held in New Delhi. Key Facts About Kuwait Location: Kuwait is a country in Western Asia. It is situated in the northern edge of Eastern Arabia at the tip of the Persian Gulf. Boundaries: It shares borders with Iraq, the Persian Gulf and… Continue reading Key Facts About Kuwait

Key Facts About Palau

News: Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita will visit Vietnam, Lao PDR and Palau. Key Facts About Palau Location: It is located in the western Pacific Ocean.  Boundaries: It shares maritime borders with the Federated States of Micronesia, Indonesia, Philippines and with the international waters. It has about 340 coral and volcanic islands… Continue reading Key Facts About Palau

NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100

News: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Aerospace Laboratories (CSIR-NAL) unveiled three indigenous micro and small gas turbine engines NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100. About NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100 NJ-05 is an indigenous micro gas turbine engine with a 5 kg thrust capacity. NJ-50 is an indigenous micro and small gas turbine with a thrust… Continue reading NJ-05, NJ-50 and NJ-100

Nepali Language Recognition Day

News: The 35th Nepali Language Constitutional Recognition Day was observed on August 20 in India. About Nepali Language Recognition Day This day is also known as Nepali Bhasa Manyata Diwas. It is celebrated on August 20 every year. Inclusion in 8th Schedule: In 1992, the Indian Parliament unanimously passed the 71st constitutional Amendment Bill to include… Continue reading Nepali Language Recognition Day

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