Mubarak Manzil Palace: The 17th-century Mubarak Manzil, or Aurangzeb’s Haveli, a Mughal heritage site in Agra, was largely demolished, allegedly by a builder with official collusion, despite state archaeological protection.Located in: Agra, near the Yamuna River. Built by: Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb after his victory at the Battle of Samugarh.
Category: Current Affairs
Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative
Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative: Chhattisgarh has become the first Indian state to incorporate the ecological services of its forests into its economic framework by adopting the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP) model. This initiative aims to link environmental contributions—such as clean air, water conservation, and biodiversity—to the state’s economic growth, ensuring sustainable development while […]
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai Appointed as DGCA Director General
Faiz Ahmed Kidwai Appointed as DGCA Director General: Senior IAS officer Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, a 1996-batch officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Director-General (DG) of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). His appointment, approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, fills the position left vacant after his […]
Elephant Population Rise
Elephant Population Rise: Assam’s latest Elephant Population Estimate 2024 reveals an estimated 5,828 elephants, marking a rise of 109 from the previous 2017 count. This synchronised estimation exercise highlights the stability of Assam’s elephant population despite challenges such as habitat fragmentation and human-elephant conflicts. Total Elephant Population Estimated at 5,828, an increase of 109 from […]
One Nation One Subscription
One Nation One Subscription: One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) initiative marks a significant advancement in India’s research and education landscape. This scheme aims to provide comprehensive access to international scholarly journals and articles for students, faculty, researchers, and scientists across the nation’s government higher education institutions (HEIs) and central government research and development (R&D) centres.
Stellaria bengalensis
Stellaria bengalensis: Researchers from the Centre for Advanced Studies in Botany, North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong discovered a new plant species and named it as Stellaria bengalensis. S. bengalensis is the annual herb plant of the genus Stellaria (family Caryophyllaceae). It was found growing on muddy soil slopes — at altitudes of 2,245-2,450 metres in the […]
Tobacco Board of India
Tobacco Board of India: The Tobacco Board has undertaken several strategic activities to ensure the sustainability and growth of the tobacco industry. It is a statutory body established on 1st January 1976 by an Act of Parliament “Tobacco Board Act, 1975 (Act 4 of 1975)”. The Board is headed by a chairperson and is responsible […]
National e-Governance Awards Scheme
National e-Governance Awards Scheme: The Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions issued the scheme guidelines for the 28th National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2025. National e-Governance Awards Scheme is recognized amongst the most competitive and prestigious digital governance awards schemes in the country. The objective of the Scheme is to recognize and promote […]
Tinnitus
Tinnitus: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an affordable device to diagnose and manage tinnitus. Tinnitus is the perception of sound that does not have an external source, meaning only the affected individual can hear it. It is usually caused by an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, an […]
Belly Landing
Belly Landing: As many as 179 people were killed when Jeju Air flight 7C2216 made a belly-landing in South Korea. Also known as gear-up landing, it is an emergency landing technique that involves an aeroplane landing without extending its landing gear. It is a last resort for pilots who are unable to deploy their landing […]
