Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydro Electric Project: The 1,100 MW Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Project in the Kanniyakumari district has been granted Terms of Reference (ToR) clearance by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change recently. It is an 1100 MW pumped hydropower storage plant to be developed at Vellimalai in the Kanyakumari district […]
Month: May 2026
Ammonium Sulphate
Ammonium Sulphate: The Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) suggested ammonium sulphate be used for paddy as an affordable option. It is an inorganic sulfate salt obtained by reaction of sulfuric acid with two equivalents of ammonia. Ammonium Sulphate is a white odorless solid and has a high-melting point. It is very soluble in water. […]
Rupa Tarakasi
Rupa Tarakasi: Cuttack’s centuries-old Rupa Tarakasi,silver filigree industry is getting impacted by the soaring prices and fresh import curbs push on silver Rupa Tarakasi is one of the most exquisite silver crafts. This centuries-old, sophisticated craft is practiced in the silver city of Cuttack, Odisha. While the exact origin of the filigree art in Cuttack […]
South Korea
South Korea: The Indian Defence minister and Minister of National Defence, South Korea held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul. South Korea occupies the southern half of the Korean Peninsula. Bordering Country: North Korea Maritime Borders: To the east by the East Sea (Sea of Japan), to the south by the East China Sea, and to […]
Pulicat Lake : In News
Pulicat Lake: In News A historic Pulicat Lake draws birders and photographers from across South India who visit the lake to see the graceful flamingo in still waters. It is a vast coastal shallow, brackish water lagoon along the coast of Bay of Bengal into which streams drain. It is the second largest brackish water […]
Asian Productivity Organization
Asian Productivity Organization: The 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body is being hosted by the Government of India in New Delhi. Asian Productivity Organization is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1961. The APO is committed to enhancing productivity for sustainable socioeconomic development through mutual cooperation and knowledge sharing. APO […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 20th May 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 20th May 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Make in India in the Defense Sector
Make in India in the Defense Sector: Amid intense disruptions in global energy and military supply chains caused by the escalating West Asian conflict, security analysts released an exhaustive evaluation of the Make in India initiative in defense. Make in India in the Defense Sector launched as part of a broader national manufacturing push, Make […]
JANANI Platform Launched for Maternal & Child Healthcare
JANANI Platform Launched for Maternal & Child Healthcare: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) platform to improve maternal and child healthcare services through digital integration and monitoring. JANANI is a service-oriented digital platform designed to maintain longitudinal health records of women during […]
Decentralized Bioenergy
Decentralized Bioenergy: Amid prolonged disruptions in global energy corridors, India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) prioritized the deployment of decentralized bioenergy architectures. Bioenergy is a form of renewable energy derived from biological sources, known as biomass, which includes agricultural residues, organic municipal solid waste, animal manure, sewage sludge, and food waste. Through advanced […]
