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.
SkyCast System
SkyCast System: India inaugurated its first SkyCast System at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI), New Delhi, with the next facility planned at Jewar Airport and further expansion across other airports in the country.This makes India the 19th country to deploy this integrated atmospheric remote sensing system, joining the 18 existing facilities worldwide.SkyCast provides real-time atmospheric […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 5th Jun 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 5th jun 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Navachar Mantra Initiative
Navachar Mantra Initiative: The Union Minister of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) launched Navachar Mantra, a flagship national programme in New Delhi aimed at identifying, mentoring and scaling grassroots innovators. Launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Navachar Mantra is a national initiative to identify, nurture, and amplify India’s most promising grassroots […]
India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory: India and the UK launched the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi to strengthen resilient and diversified supply chains for critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies and advanced manufacturing. The GSCO is a tripartite joint initiative spearheaded by TEXMiN (Technology Innovation in […]
73rd NEC Plenary Meeting
73rd NEC Plenary Meeting: The 73rd Plenary Meeting of the North Eastern Council (NEC) outlined a comprehensive, multi-sectoral development strategy, emphasizing the Ministry of Development of North-East Region (DoNER) transition into a pivotal facilitator for regional growth aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047. Eight High-Level Task Forces, constituted after the 72nd NEC Plenary, […]
India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam
India Signs BrahMos Missile Deal with Vietnam: The Defence Secretary said at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore that India has signed a BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, while a similar agreement with Indonesia is in the final stages following a March 2026 agreement. The Philippines was the first foreign buyer, signing a contract worth nearly […]
