News: DRI officers intercepted two persons in Mariani, Assam and seized 86 live endangered Tokay Geckos under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972. About Tokay Geckos Tokay gecko is a lizard species with orange-spotted blue-grey skin. They are one of the largest geckos alive today which can grow up to 14 inches in length. Scientific name:… Continue reading Tokay Geckos
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Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art
News: The cultural richness of Bihar finds expression in a collection of 65 mementos featured in the PM Mementos e-Auction 2026 including Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art. About Manjusha/Angika Art Manjusha is art form of Bihar. It is also known as scroll painting, Origin: It basically originated in the Ang Region (modern day Bhagalpur)… Continue reading Manjusha/Angika Art and Sikki Grass Art
Project Rhino and World Rhino Day
News: On World Rhino Day, PM Modi highlighted rhino conservation through Project Rhino, which supports protection, habitat management and population studies. About Project Rhino Project Rhino was launched on World Rhino Day, September 22, 2026. Aim: It is a dedicated programme aimed at providing financial and technical support to states that host the greater one-horned… Continue reading Project Rhino and World Rhino Day
Subic Bay
News: Indian Naval Ships Sahyadri and Kulish arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines to participate in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM)-Plus Joint Cooperation Activity (JCA). About Subic Bay Subic Bay is an embayment of the South China Sea. It is located on the southwestern coast of Luzon Island in the Philippines. It is situated 35… Continue reading Subic Bay
SLINEX-26
News: The Sri Lanka-India bilateral maritime exercise, SLINEX-26, is being conducted at Visakhapatnam. About SLINEX-26 SLINEX-26 is a bilateral maritime exercise between India and Sri Lanka . Indian and Sri Lankan navies participating in the exercise. It is an important platform for strengthening maritime cooperation, interoperability and mutual understanding between the two navies. The exercise… Continue reading SLINEX-26
Varuna River
News: Varuna Elevated Corridor along the Varuna River in Varanas is set to become a key axis of modern urban mobility. About Varuna River Varuna River flows through the Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The name of the Varanasi is believed to be derived from the two-river bordering the city i.e. Varuna & Assi. Origin: It originates from… Continue reading Varuna River
Pension Sakhis
News: Department of Rural Development (DoRD) and the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) signed a MoU to create and support a community-based outreach mechanism of ‘Pension Sakhis’ across rural India. About Pension Sakhis Pension Sakhis are a new community-based network which will work as trusted community-level facilitators to take pension awareness and retirement planning closer to… Continue reading Pension Sakhis
Sir M. Visvesvaraya
News: On 15 September 2026, PM Shri Narendra Modi greeted engineers on Engineers’ Day and also paid tribute to Sir M. Visvesvaraya for his engineering excellence and vision. About Sir M. Visvesvaraya Sir M. Visvesvaraya was a civil engineer, statesman and the 19th Diwan of Mysore. Birth: He was born on September 15, 1861 in the Muddenahalli village… Continue reading Sir M. Visvesvaraya
Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
News: HQ Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) is organising ‘Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE)’ programme from 14 to 18 September 2026 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. About Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme is a unique platform for civil-military engagement on national security. Organised by: It has… Continue reading Combined Operational Review and Evaluation (CORE) Programme
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
