Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary: In News A herd of 38 elephant have returned to the Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary after nearly three years. It is located in Jharkhand. It is situated around the Dalma Hills on the Chottanagpur Plateau. The Sanctuary gets its name from the “Dalma mai” a local goddess who is revered and worshipped by […]
Category: Current Affairs
National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust
National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust: In its 23rd report on the National Mineral Exploration and Development Trust (NMEDT), the Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel said offshore exploration presents a “significant opportunity” to harness largely untapped seabed minerals. It is set up by the Central Government for the purposes of regional and detailed […]
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: The union government took a decisive step to shield its seaborne trade from global disruptions with the creation of the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMI Pool). Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool is a new domestic maritime insurance scheme designed to safeguard the country’s shipping and trade interests during periods of global instability. […]
Dung Beetle
Dung Beetle: Scientists have discovered that dung beetles roll in remarkably straight lines—even in complete darkness by using the band of light created by our galaxy, the Milky Way. The Dung Beetle is scientifically known as the Scarabaeidae family within the Animal Kingdom’s order Coleoptera. They are robust, compact insects known for their hard, protective […]
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: The Union Cabinet has given its approval for the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-III (PMGSY-III) beyond March 2025 upto March 2028. It is a flagship rural development programme of the Government of India, launched in 2000. Objectives is Providing all-weather road connectivity to unconnected habitations in rural areas […]
River Basin Management Scheme
River Basin Management Scheme: The River Basin Management (RBM) Scheme has been extended for the 16th Finance Commission period spanning 2026–27 to 2030–31, highlighting India’s renewed focus on integrated and sustainable water resource management at the basin level. The RBM Scheme is a central sector initiative spearheaded by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of […]
Defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026
Defeat of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026: The Lok Sabha failed to pass the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, which aimed to fast-track the implementation of 33% reservation for women in legislatures (introduced by the 106th Constitutional Amendment (2023)) by enabling delimitation based on the 2011 Census. The collapse of the constitutional amendment bill […]
RELIEF Scheme Expanded for Export Support
RELIEF Scheme Expanded for Export Support: The government expanded the Resilience & Logistics Intervention for Export Facilitation (RELIEF) Scheme in response to geopolitical tensions and maritime disruptions in West Asia. RELIEF is a time-bound initiative under the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with a ₹497 crore outlay, launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry to […]
FIU-IND & SEBI MoU on Financial Crime
FIU-IND & SEBI MoU on Financial Crime: The Financial Intelligence Unit-India(FIU) and Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) signed an MoU to strengthen efforts against money laundering and financial crimes. The agreement aims to enhance intelligence sharing, coordination, and enforcement to combat financial crimes and terrorist financing. It enables the sharing of financial intelligence […]
Subhas Chandra Bose’s Philosophical Foundations
Subhas Chandra Bose’s Philosophical Foundations: The life and ideas of Subhas Chandra Bose are being revisited, highlighting his unique attempt to blend Indian spirituality with Western political thought and his vision for a modern, socialist India.Initially influenced by Vedanta and Shankaracharya’s Doctrine of Maya, viewing the world as an illusion.He adopted a pragmatic stance, stating […]
