National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

NABARD has sanctioned a study on the impact evaluation of Geographical Indication (GI) products.

Earth’s rotation and Climate Change
Posted in Geography Geography Phenomenon

Earth’s rotation and Climate Change

According to a study, climate change has slowed Earth’s rotation and could affect timekeeping.

Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted in Environment National Parks Protected Sites

Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary

Following the report from the Wildlife Institute of India, the Supreme Court has put a hold on the construction of four dams within the Kalesar Wildlife Sanctuary.

Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 30 April 2024

Salmonella, Biohacking, World Craft City, Rumi Darwasa, Corporal Punishment

Posted in Defence

Chief of Defence Staff

India’s Chief of Defense Staff (CDS) on an Official visit to France

Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
Posted in Environment Environment Organisations

Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)

Prime Minister recently addressed the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (ICDRI).

Food Crisis Report
Posted in Social Sector

Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC)

The 2024 edition of Global Report on Food Crisis (GRFC) was released.

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 29 April 2024

Avars, Alagar Temple, World Coral Conservatory Project, AEO status, Mission ISHAN

Bru Tribe
Posted in Geography Social Sector Vulnerable Section

Bru Tribe

For the first time, Bru voters exercised their franchise in Tripura Lok Sabha election.

Indian National Center for Ocean Information Service
Posted in Geography World Affairs

Indian National Center for Ocean Information Service (INCOIS)

INCOIS Scientists Study showed that realistic representation of bathymetry led to improved surface current simulations

Small Finance Bank (SFB)
Posted in Economy Economy Institutions

Small Finance Bank (SFB)

RBI sets Eligibility Criteria for SFB to transit into Universal banking under on-tap licensing.

UPSC Prelims Facts
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 26-27 April 2024

NaaS, Liquid Nitrogen, Cardamom, Atacama Desert, Climate Promise Initiative