Ambubachi Mela: The annual Ambubachi Mela which is one of the largest and most significant religious gatherings in eastern India started at the revered Kamakhya Temple. Ambubachi Mela festival is held during the monsoon, generally in June at the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam. It is a shrine to the Goddess Kamakhya and one […]
Lake Baikal : In News
Lake Baikal: In News Researchers said ancient DNA obtained from bodies interred in four burial sites in the Lake Baikal area revealed the presence of the oldest-known strains of Yersinia pestis, the plague bacterium. It is located in the southern part of eastern Siberia, south-central Russia, near the border with It is the oldest existing […]
Nirbhay Chetna Initiative
Nirbhay Chetna Initiative: The central government rolled out ‘Nirbhay Chetna’ to sensitise 17.5 lakh male elected representatives. Nirbhay Chetna Initiative is a key intervention under the Nirbhay Raho initiative. It is a first-of-its-kind national initiative implemented under the Nirbhaya Fund. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Panchayati Raj It seeks to strengthen gender-responsive governance through Panchayati Raj […]
Ecologically Sensitive Area
Ecologically Sensitive Area: The Western Ghats one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots, may soon receive stronger legal protection in at least three states through the notification of Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs). ESAs, also called Eco-Sensitive Zones (ESZs) are designated regions identified for special environmental protection because of their rich biodiversity, fragile ecosystems or critical ecological […]
Daily Current Affairs for UPSC IAS: 22nd Jun 2026
Today’s Current Affairs: 22nd jun 2026 for UPSC IAS exams, State PSC exams, SSC CGL, State SSC, RRB, Railways, Banking Exam & IBPS, etc
Kalamkari Painting
Kalamkari Painting: The Prime Minister of India gifted a Kalamkari Mahabharata painting to French President. Kalamkari Painting is a highly popular form of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile and paintings, practised in Andhra Pradesh. It came up as a textile tradition during the reign of Qutb Shahis at Golconda in the 16-17th century. “The word […]
Brahmani River : In News
Brahmani River : In News A study revealed that Microscopic plastic pollution is infiltrating the pristine habitats of India’s Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, carrying a toxic cargo of heavy metals into the Brahmani River. Brahmani River is one of the major rivers in eastern India, primarily flowing through the state of Odisha. It is formed by […]
Dongria Kondh Tribe
Dongria Kondh Tribe: The Dongria Kondh tribes who inhabit the Niyamgiri hills across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in southwestern Odisha for whom forests, food and faith shape their daily life. Dongria Kondh Tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Community. Dongria Kondhs are ancient occupants of Niyamgiri hills spread across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts […]
Financial Action Task Force
Financial Action Task Force: India has been elected to the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time. Financial Action Task Force is an independent intergovernmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against money laundering and terrorist financing. It was established in 1989 during the […]
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana : Key Features
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Key Features The Prime Minister of India disbursed incentives amounting to approximately ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a flagship employment generation scheme launched by the Government of India to encourage job creation in the formal sector. […]
