News: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched Mission SAKSHAM for capacity building of the Urban Co-operative Banking sector. About Mission SAKSHAM Mission SAKSHAM (Sahkari Bank Kshamta Nirman) is a nationwide training initiative for capacity building of the Urban Co-operative Banking sector (UCBs). Launched by: It has been launched by the Reserve Bank of… Continue reading Mission SAKSHAM
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Exercise ‘Pragati’
News: The Indian Army announced hosting 12 friendly countries for the inaugural multilateral Exercise ‘Pragati’ at Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise ‘Pragati’ Pragati (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) is a multilateral military exercise aimed at cooperation and capability building among regional armies. Hosted by: It is hosted by… Continue reading Exercise ‘Pragati’
Saint Basaveshwara
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
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
