National Livestock Mission
Posted in Agriculture Economy

National Livestock Mission

National Livestock Mission (NLM) Operational Guidelines 2.0 released.

Deccan Volcanism | Deccan Trap
Posted in Geography Landmarks

Deccan Volcanism | Deccan Trap

Tropical Flora showed significant resilience during the Deccan Volcanism on Indian Plate as per study

Hatti Tribe
Posted in Social Sector Vulnerable Section

Hatti Tribe

Boda Tyohar festival, the largest annual celebration for the Hatti tribes of the Trans-Giri region in Himachal Pradesh has started.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 14 January 2025

Pink Fire Retardant, Community Notes Programme, Hollangapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary, Bharat Cleantech Manufacturing Platform, CAES System

World Hindi Day
Posted in Culture World Affairs

World Hindi Day

Vishwa Hindi Divas or World Hindi Day celebrated.

Utricularia
Posted in Species in news Environment

Utricularia

Recently, ‘Utricularia’ has been found in Rajasthan’s Keoladeo National Park in large numbers.

Harvest Festivals of India
Posted in Culture

Harvest Festivals of India

The President of India has greeted citizens on the eve of Lohri, Makar Sankranti, Pongal and Magh Bihu.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 12-13 January 2025

Submarine Vagsheer, Conductive Ink, UN World Economic Situation and Prospects 2025, Interest Coverage Ratio, Rakhigarhi

De-notified Tribes
Posted in Social Sector Vulnerable Section

De-notified Tribes

Rising anger among Denotified Tribes (DNTs), Semi-Nomadic Tribes (SNTs), and Nomadic Tribes (NTs) over delayed SEED scheme implementation.

Poverty rate below 5%: SBI Report
Posted in Economy Geography Human Geography

Poverty rate below 5%: SBI Report

According to an SBI Report, India’s poverty rate fell below 5% in 2024, with extreme poverty nearly eradicated, based on inflation-adjusted estimates from the 2011-12 poverty line by the Suresh Tendulkar committee.

Kurukop Echo
Posted in Geography Culture History Landmarks

Kurukop Echo

A recent study by researchers in South Africa suggests that a unique echo drew ancient artists to the site of Kurukop.

Nano Catalyst
Posted in Science & Technology Physics

Nano Catalyst

Researchers at the Institute of Nano Science and Technology (INST), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), have created a novel copper-based catalyst.