Kolam Tribe: A pilot bamboo plantation project was initiated to restore traditional livelihoods of Kolam tribal people in Adilabad district of Telangana. Kolam tribes, also known as Kolamboli, Kulme and Kolmi, occupy a major portion of Madhya Pradesh. These tribal groups are reckoned as scheduled tribes and apart from Madhya Pradesh they reside in some […]
Day: October 20, 2025
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs
Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs: The 8th Session of the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH8) concluded successfully in Guwahati. It is one of the subsidiary bodies under Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC). It is an exclusive committee for spices and culinary herbs to elaborate standards in harmonization with worldwide standards. The […]
Uttarakhand Hosts AI Impact Summit Ahead of India–AI 2026
Uttarakhand Hosts AI Impact Summit Ahead of India–AI 2026: The Uttarakhand AI Impact Summit 2025 was held on October 17 in Dehradun, marking a crucial pre-summit event ahead of the India–AI Impact Summit 2026. The summit, organized by the Department of IT, Government of Uttarakhand in collaboration with the IndiaAI Mission under MeitY, showcased India’s […]
Abhishek, Mandhana Win ICC Player of the Month October 2025
Abhishek, Mandhana Win ICC Player of the Month October 2025: Indian cricket celebrated a proud moment in September 2025 as Abhishek Sharma and Smriti Mandhana were named ICC Players of the Month for their exceptional performances in international cricket. Both left-handed openers, they stood out with match-winning knocks and career milestones that resonated across global […]
LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans
LIC Launches Jan Suraksha and Bima Lakshmi Insurance Plans: The Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched two new insurance plans—Jan Suraksha Plan (880) and Bima Lakshmi Plan (881). These are the first policies introduced by LIC under the new GST regime, reflecting its efforts to expand financial protection across diverse income and gender […]
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹13,430 Cr Projects in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh
PM Modi Inaugurates ₹13,430 Cr Projects in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated, laid foundation stones, and dedicated to the nation development projects worth approximately ₹13,430 crore on October 16, 2025. These multi-sectoral initiatives aim to transform Andhra Pradesh into a key pillar of India’s economic and technological future, with major announcements spanning […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 17th October 2025
Today’s Current Affairs:17th October 2025 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Zombie Deer Disease : In News
Zombie Deer Disease : In News Health officials in Florida recently have confirmed cases of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly known as “Zombie Deer Disease.” Zombie Deer Disease known scientifically as Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), it is a progressive and fatal neurological disease which primarily affects deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. It affects the central nervous […]
New Development Bank : In News
New Development Bank : In News Pakistan has sought the help of China, which it considers an “iron friend”, to get a membership of the Brics Development Bank. The New Development Bank (NDB), formerly known as the BRICS Development Bank, is a multilateral development bank established by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (BRICS). […]
Tuvalu
Tuvalu: The Government of Tuvalu has officially become the 90th State Member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) recently. Tuvalu, formerly known as the Ellice Islands, is an island country in the west-central Pacific Ocean. It is the 4th smallest country in the world with 26 sq.km. of land. It sits about […]
