Chief Justice of India (CJI): CJI Forms Three-Member Committee to Probe Allegations Against Delhi High Court Judge. Qualifications of CJI: A person is eligible to be appointed as Chief Justice of India if they: Are a citizen of India. Have served as a Judge of a High Court for at least five years. Have been […]
About: Kumari Sonali
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Tavasya : Stealth Frigate
Tavasya : Stealth Frigate Stealth Frigate ‘Tavasya’ Launched at Goa Shipyard. ‘Tavasya’, the last of the four Krivak-class stealth frigates, was launched at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) on March 22, 2025. It is the second ship under construction at GSL under a technology transfer agreement with Russia. The launch marks a milestone in India’s naval […]
SwaYaan Initiative
SwaYaan Initiative: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and Drone Federation of India launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Research (NIDAR) under the SwaYaan initiative. National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research (NIDAR) Part of SwaYaan – Capacity Building for Human Resource Development in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) initiative under Ministry […]
UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding
UNDP Report on Forest Conservation Funding: A UNDP report highlights a significant funding imbalance, revealing that for every $1 invested in forest conservation, $6 is funnelled into industries that contribute to deforestation. Highlights: Funding Gap: $460 billion per year is required to stop deforestation, but current funding falls far short. Misaligned Investments: For every $1 […]
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary : Indian Long-Billed Vulture Spotted
Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary: Indian Long-Billed Vulture Spotted The rare sighting of the Indian Long-Billed Vulture (Indian Vulture) at Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary underscores the success of protected area-based conservation efforts. Ramadevara Betta Vulture Sanctuary is situated in the Ramadevara Betta Hill Range in Ramanagara, Karnataka. It is India’s first and only vulture sanctuary established […]
Hemavati River : Two Youth Drowned
Hemavati River : Two Youth Drowned Two youths, who went swimming in the Hemavati River near Henli village in Sakleshpur, drowned recently. Hemavati River is an important tributary of the Kaveri The river begins its journey in the Western Ghats at an elevation of about 1219 m above sea level, near Ballala Rayana Durga in […]
Eurasian Goshawk : Spotted
Eurasian Goshawk : Spotted A Eurasian goshawk, a medium-large raptor, was recently spotted at Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary by a forest guard. Eurasian Goshawk is a large, powerful bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family, which also includes other extant diurnal raptors, such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. Scientific Name: Accipiter gentilis It is widely […]
Raisina Dialogue 2025
Raisina Dialogue 2025: India hosted the 10th edition of the Raisina Dialogue 2025 in New Delhi, with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, as the Chief Guest. Theme for 2025: “Kālachakra – People, Peace and Planet”. Raisina Dialogue 2025: India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) raised concerns against the weaponization of trade through tariffs, sanctions, and […]
Dog-Faced Water Snake : Recorded For The First Time In Northeast India
Dog-Faced Water Snake : Recorded For The First Time In Northeast India A dog-faced water snake (Cerberus rynchops) has been recorded for the first time in Northeast India, far from its known coastal habitat. Dog-Faced Water Snake is a rear-fanged, mildly venomous, semi-aquatic It belongs to the family Homalopsidae, which refers to Indo-Australian rear-fanged water […]
Lok Sabha Approves ₹50 Lakh Crore in Demands for Grants for 2025-26
Lok Sabha Approves ₹50 Lakh Crore in Demands for Grants for 2025-26: Demands for Grants refer to expenditure estimates that require Lok Sabha approval under Article 113 of the Constitution.Article 113: No demand for a grant can be made without the President’s recommendation. Constitutional Provisions on Demands for Grants: Article 114: Money cannot be withdrawn […]
