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58th Jnanpith Award

58th Jnanpith Award: The President of India conferred the 58th Jnanpith Award on Sanskrit scholar Jagadguru Rambhadracharya Ji at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi recently. Jnanpith Award is the highest literary honour of India, given to writers who have excelled in literature in different Indian languages. It is given every year […]

AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM

AIM-120C-8 AMRAAM: The recent approval by the United States to sell AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) to Turkey has triggered serious concerns in India. AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) is a highly advanced beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) with surface-to-air missile (SAM) capabilities. It was developed by Raytheon Technologies, one of the leading […]

Mixed Green Manure

Mixed Green Manure: The National Seeds Corporation (NSC) has introduced two mixed green manure kits to promote eco-friendly soil enrichment practices, enhancing sustainability in Indian agriculture.Mixed green manure involves cultivating multiple plant species together specifically to be ploughed back into the soil to enhance fertility and structure.Unlike single-species green manures, this method offers complementary benefits […]

Operation Gideon Chariots

Operation Gideon Chariots: Israel launched Operation Gideon Chariots in Gaza to pressure Hamas into releasing hostages. The operation follows failed negotiations and intensified strikes amidst global humanitarian concerns.A large-scale military offensive launched by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in Gaza Strip.It marks a renewed escalation in the conflict, especially after the breakdown of ceasefire negotiations […]

Revamped Gyan Bharatam Mission

Revamped Gyan Bharatam Mission: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the revamped Gyan Bharatam Mission (formerly National Manuscripts Mission) on June 9, 2025.A revamped national initiative for identifying, conserving, digitising, and sharing India’s vast manuscript wealth. Announced in: Union Budget 2025–26, under the Ministry of Culture. Ministry Involved: Ministry of Culture; anchored by Indira Gandhi […]