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.

Copernicus Climate Change Service Assessment | Paris Climate Agreement
Posted in Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Copernicus Climate Change Service Assessment | Paris Climate Agreement

According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S), 2024 marks the first year to exceed the 1.5 degrees Celsius global warming threshold.

Nitrogen Use Efficiency
Posted in Economy Agriculture Environment Environment Schemes and Initiatives

Nitrogen Use Efficiency

Researchers have shown that lowering nitric oxide (NO) levels in plants greatly enhances both nitrogen absorption and Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in rice and Arabidopsis.

National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)
Posted in Economy Agriculture Economy Schemes and Initiatives

National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP)

The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has launched the 8th edition of the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP).

Flamingo Festival 2025
Posted in Environment Protected Sites Species in news

Flamingo Festival 2025

The Flamingo Festival 2025 will be held from January 18 to 20 at Sullurpeta in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh, near Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary, which attracts over 200 bird species, including grey pelicans and spoonbill storks.