Eklavya Model Residential Schools: The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Learning Links Foundation (LLF) to implement the Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) programme across Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRSs) in the country. It is a flagship intervention of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched in 1998. […]
Month: June 2026
Software Technology Parks of India
Software Technology Parks of India: The Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) organised STPI Tech Summit 2026: India’s Next Leap at New Delhi which coincided with its 35th Foundation Day. It is a premier Science & Technology organization established in 1991 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). STPI’s main objective has been […]
E85 Fuel
E85 Fuel: The Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas launched E85 fuel at an IndianOil retail outlet in New Delhi. E85 Fuel is a high-ethanol blended fuel comprising 80–85 per cent ethanol and 14–19 per cent petrol, specifically designed for use in flex-fuel vehicles. The initiative aims to facilitate the adoption of Flex-Fuel Vehicles […]
Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary : India’s 100th Ramsar Site
Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary: India’s 100th Ramsar Site The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) designated as India’s 100th Ramsar Site. Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary is located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The sanctuary is also known as Surha Tal. It is a natural perennial oxbow lake which serves as a […]
Venezuela
Venezuela: The Prime Minister of India and Venezuela’s acting President held talks on forging a long-term energy partnership and collaboration in pharmaceuticals and critical minerals. Venezuela is located on the northern coast of South America. It is bounded by Guyana to the east, Brazil to the south, and Colombia to the southwest and west. It […]
Jan Samarth Portal : Completes 4 Years
Jan Samarth Portal : Completes 4 Years Jan Samarth completes 4 years of its journey and it continues to strengthen financial inclusion through seamless credit delivery. Jan Samarth Portal is a unique digital platform for credit-linked government schemes launched in 2022. It was conceptualised with the twin objectives of expanding the reach of government-sponsored schemes […]
World Environment Day 2026
World Environment Day 2026: The Prime Minister of India extended his best wishes to everyone on World Environment Day. World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5. It is led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). It is an international day dedicated to raising global awareness about environmental issues and encouraging individuals, […]
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana : In News
Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: In News The Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) pulled up the government over its flagship skilling programme the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY). Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana is a skill development programme launched by the government of India in 2015. It aims to empower the youth of India […]
Screw Pine
Screw Pine: It was observed that farmers in Odisha’s Ganjam district have switched from paddy to kewra cultivation or Screw Pine cultivation due to repeated crop raids by wild boars. The Screw Pine or kewra or kewda plant (pandanus odorifer) is a small branched tree or shrub. It is a common species of the family […]
Women’s Welfare to Women-Led Development
Women’s Welfare to Women-Led Development: India’s approach to women’s empowerment has shifted from welfare to women-led development. Through interventions in education, health, skills, financial inclusion, and leadership, women are emerging as active contributors to economic growth, governance, and social transformation, making Nari Shakti a key pillar in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047.
