SwaYaan Initiative
Posted in Science & Technology ICT

SwaYaan Initiative | NIDAR

MeitY and the Drone Federation of India have launched NIDAR, a National Innovation Challenge under the ‘SwaYaan’ initiative, aimed at fostering drone applications, research, and human resource development in unmanned aircraft systems.

Anthurium
Posted in Species in news Agriculture Economy Environment

Anthurium | Floriculture in India

APEDA facilitated first-ever export of Anthurium Flowers from Mizoram to Singapore.

Jnanpith Award
Posted in Culture

Jnanpith Award

Vinod Kumar Shukla is selected for 59th Jnanpith Award.

Ram Manohar Lohia
Posted in History Personalities in History

Ram Manohar Lohia

Recently, the birth anniversary of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia is observed.

Nutrient Based Subsidy
Posted in Agriculture Economy Economy Schemes and Initiatives

Nutrient Based Subsidy

Fertilizers committee warns against under-funding of nutrient subsidy schemes

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 25 March 2025

AI Washing, Shaheed Diwas, NeVA Platform, Sheathia rosemalayensis, World Happiness Report 2025

International Criminal Court
Posted in World Affairs Polity Institutions

International Criminal Court

International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant against former Philippines President (Rodrigo Duterte) for alleged crimes against humanity, including extrajudicial killings.

Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary
Posted in Species in news Environment Protected Sites

Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary | Indian Long-Billed Vulture

Rare sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Indian Vulture) at Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary.

Fast Track Courts Scheme
Posted in Polity Polity Institutions

Fast Track Courts Scheme

The extension of the Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme till March 2026 aims to ensure speedy and time-bound justice in cases of rape and offences under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012.

Coal Production in India
Posted in Energy and Infrastructure Economy

Coal Production in India

India crosses 1 billion tonnes coal production mark in FY25.

Prelims FACTS
Posted in Prelims Facts Corner

UPSC Prelims Facts – 23&24 March 2025

Ottawa Convention, Muzhara Movement, Sahyog Portal, Proof of Origin, National Board of Accreditation

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary
Posted in Protected Sites Environment Species in news

Sagareshwar Wildlife Sanctuary | Sambar Deer

Recently a study was conducted using the line transect method and trap cameras to estimate sambar population.