Pahal DBT Scheme
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

Pahal DBT Scheme | ‘Give It Up’ Campaign

Pahal DBT Scheme and the ‘Give It Up’ campaign have completed a decade. 

Great White Shark
Posted in Species in news Environment

Great White Shark

A 20-year study in South Africa revealed that the decline of Great White Sharks disrupted marine ecosystems.

Biodiversity Heritage Sites
Posted in Protected Sites Environment

Biodiversity Heritage Sites

Kasampatty Sacred Grove is declared as Tamil Nadu (TN)’s second BHS (Arittapatti in Madurai being the first in TN).

Mahabodhi Temple Complex
Posted in Architecture Culture History

Mahabodhi Temple Complex

Bodh Gaya is witnessing large-scale protests by Buddhist groups demanding full control of the Mahabodhi Temple, opposing Hindu participation in its administration.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 28 March 2025

Mata Karma, YuWaah, Doctrine of Eminent Domain, Abel Prize, National Council for Vocational Education and Training

Rushikonda Beach
Posted in Landmarks Environment Schemes and Initiatives Geography

Rushikonda Beach | Blue Flag Certification

Rushikonda Beach has regained its prestigious Blue Flag certification

District Mineral Foundation
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy

District Mineral Foundation | Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana

A first-of-its-kind analysis of the District Mineral Foundations (DMF) shows that despite collecting about ₹1-lakh crore in the past decade, more than half the funds is unspent.

Infrastructure Investment Trust
Posted in Economy Schemes and Initiatives Economy Economy Institutions

Infrastructure Investment Trust | NHAI

National Highways Infra Trust (NHIT), the InvIT set up by NHAI in 2020, has successfully concluded fourth round of fund-raising

BioSaarthi Initiative
Posted in Alternative Energy Energy and Infrastructure Science & Technology

BioSaarthi Initiative | India’s Bioeconomy

BioSaarthi Mentorship Initiative for Biotech Startups was unveiled.

Judiciary's In-House Enquiry Procedure
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

Judiciary’s In-House Enquiry Procedure

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna initiated an unprecedented three-member in-house inquiry into the conduct of Delhi High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma

State of World's Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture
Posted in Agriculture Economy

State of World’s Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Over half of global crop production dependent on just 9 crops: FAO

Vikramshila University
Posted in Culture History

Vikramshila University

Work started to revive Vikramshila University, the ancient centre of learning.