Cascade Range : New Research New research reveals that long-dormant volcanoes in the Cascades region of the Pacific Northwest still have substantial magma reservoirs beneath them. Cascade Range is a prominent collection of mountains found in the Pacific Northwest area of the northwestern United States and southwestern Canada. The range was formed by the subduction […]
M23 Rebels
M23 Rebels: Rwanda-backed M23 rebels recently captured the regional capital Goma in an anarchic and mineral-rich part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 Rebels or the March 23 Movement, is one of more than 100 armed groups fighting Congolese forces in the mineral-rich eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). M23’s leadership is dominated by […]
Donkey Route
Donkey Route: Indian deportees from the US, arriving in Amritsar, recently shared their harrowing experiences using the “donkey route” for illegal immigration. Donkey Route named after a Punjabi idiom referring to an arduous, unplanned journey, it involves crossing multiple international borders, often through treacherous terrain, under false promises of legal entry. It typically involves illegal […]
Daya River : 2025 Annual Bird Count
Daya River : 2025 Annual Bird Count The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. Daya River is a 37 km small river in Odisha. It originates from the Kusabhadra River and flows through […]
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis
National Commission for Safai Karamcharis: The Union Cabinet approved a three-year extension of tenure for the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). National Commission for Safai Karamcharis was first set up in 1994 under the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. It was functioning as a statutory body till 2004, when the law lapsed. […]
Swavalambini Programme
Swavalambini Programme: The union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the Swavalambini programme. Swavalambini Programme was launched by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) through Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. This initiative is aimed at empowering female students in select Higher Education […]
Shatavari Plant
Shatavari Plant: In a bid to raise awareness about the health benefits of medicinal plants, a species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari –For Better Health” was launched by Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Ayush. Asparagus racemosus (family Asparagaceae), also known by the name Shatavari, is one of the well-known drugs in Ayurveda. Shatavari means “acceptable […]
RBI Clears Tata Communications’ Payment Arm Sale to Findi
RBI Clears Tata Communications’ Payment Arm Sale to Findi: The Reserve Bank of India has approved Tata Communications’ sale of its entire stake in Tata Communications Payment Solutions Ltd to Australian fintech Findi’s subsidiary, Transaction Solutions International for ₹330 crore, with an additional ₹75 crore contingent on interchange rate adjustments.
India Secures Place on UN’s Honour Roll for Timely Budget Payment
India Secures Place on UN’s Honour Roll for Timely Budget Payment: India has once again demonstrated its commitment to global cooperation by making a timely payment to the United Nations (UN) regular budget. On January 31, 2024, India contributed USD 32.895 million to the UN, securing its place on the prestigious Honour Roll, which acknowledges […]
Odisha Govt Launches ‘Bikashita Gaon’ Scheme for Village Development
Odisha Govt Launches ‘Bikashita Gaon’ Scheme for Village Development: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi launched the ‘Bikashita Gaon Bikashita Odisha’ (BGBO) scheme in Jankia, Khordha district. The initiative aims to enhance rural infrastructure development across Odisha. With a ₹5,000 crore budget for five years, the scheme will focus on improving road connectivity, civic amenities, […]
