News: Malayalam superstar Mohanlal has been selected as the recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2023. About Dadasaheb Phalke Award The Dadasaheb Phalke Award was instituted in 1969 by the Government of India. The award was established to commemorate Dadasaheb Phalke, who is regarded as the father of Indian cinema. It is the highest honour… Continue reading Dadasaheb Phalke Award
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Data User’s Conference on the Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
News: Recently, the National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), in collaboration with Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram organised a Data User’s Conference on Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024. About Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024 Period conducted: January – December 2024. Conducted By: National Statistics Office (NSO), Ministry of Statistics and… Continue reading Data User’s Conference on the Time Use Survey (TUS), 2024
World Ozone Day
Source: The post World Ozone Day has been created, based on the article “Healing the Skies: World Ozone Day” published in “PIB” on 18 September 2025. World Ozone Day. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper -3- Conservation, Environmental Pollution and Degradation, Environmental Impact Assessment. Context: World Ozone Day is observed every year on 16 September to… Continue reading World Ozone Day
National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
News: The Government of India has recently announced the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to drive the clean energy transition and advance the nation’s Net Zero 2070 commitment. About the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) The Government of India has notified the National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025) to accelerate clean energy transition,… Continue reading National Policy on Geothermal Energy (2025)
National Logistics Policy
Source: The post National Logistics Policy has been created, based on the article “National Logistics Policy: Transforming India’s Supply Chain Ecosystem” published in “PIB” on 17 September 2025. National Logistics Policy. UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper -3- Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc. Context: Recently, DPIIT commemorated three years of NLP implementation. The National… Continue reading National Logistics Policy
AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository
News: NITI Aayog launched two transformative initiatives recently under its Frontier Tech Hub: AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap: Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth and NITI Frontier Tech Repository. About AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap Launched by: NITI Aayog Aim: To accelerate India’s transformation to Viksit Bharat by 2047 by leveraging frontier technologies such as Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading AI for Viksit Bharat Roadmap and NITI Frontier Tech Repository
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
News: The deadline for the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has been extended to 30 September 2025. About National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) Implemented by: Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education. Aims: To provide financial support to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to reduce drop-outs… Continue reading National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS)
Exercise ZAPAD 2025
News: The multilateral joint military exercise ZAPAD 2025 is scheduled to be conducted from 10 to 16 September 2025. About Exercise ZAPAD 2025 It is to be conducted at the Mulino Training Ground, Nizhniy, Russia. Aim: The exercise is designed to enhance military cooperation, improve interoperability, and provide a platform for participating armies to exchange… Continue reading Exercise ZAPAD 2025
Exercise MAITREE-XIV
News: The 14th edition of the India–Thailand joint military exercise MAITREE-XIV began with a grand opening ceremony at the Joint Training Node (JTN) in Umroi, Meghalaya. About Exercise MAITREE-XIV It is a military exercise between India and Thailand. Started in: Exercise MAITREE was instituted in 2006. Place: The 2025 edition will be held at Joint Training… Continue reading Exercise MAITREE-XIV
Niveshak Didi – Phase II
News: Recently, the Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA) has successfully inaugurated Phase II of Niveshak Didi. About Niveshak Didi – Phase II It is flagship financial literacy initiative by Ministry of Corporate Affairs Launched by: Investor Education and Protection Fund Authority (IEPFA), under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. Launched in: The Phase-I was… Continue reading Niveshak Didi – Phase II
