The Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026: Shri Kishor Makwana, Chairman of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), was conferred the Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Jan Seva Award 2026 during the 16th Sansad Ratna Awards ceremony in New Delhi.A distinguished civil society recognition instituted under the aegis of the Sansad Ratna Awards […]
Category: Current Affairs
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026
The Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026: The Department of Consumer Affairs notified the Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) (Amendment) Rules, 2026, tightening norms on dark patterns, search manipulation, price transparency and grievance redressal from January 1, 2027.A regulatory update notified under the statutory framework of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, amending the primary Consumer Protection (E-Commerce) […]
Jute Sector in India
Jute Sector in India: India’s Jute sector has gained attention as the country continues to lead global raw jute production, producing 76 lakh bales of raw jute and 12.80 lakh MT of jute goods in FY 2025-26, while supporting millions of livelihoods.Government interventions, technological innovations and product diversification are strengthening the jute value chain, positioning […]
Each One Teach One Initiative
Each One Teach One Initiative: Assam geography teacher Rajesh Bordoloi received the National Teachers Award 2026 for his innovative “Each One Teach One” initiative, which turns students into tutors for their mothers.An innovative community-based education initiative launched at Adarsha Tribal Higher Secondary School in Kalbari, Jorhat district, Assam, where Class 10 students teach their mothers […]
What are Levees?
What are Levees? Nearly 2,000 kilometres of levees built along the Mississippi River over the past century helped protect cities and farmland from major floods. A levee is a structure, either natural or artificial, built along the edges of a stream or river channel to prevent flooding of the adjacent land. It can also be […]
Gooty Fort
Gooty Fort: After review, the Union Ministry of Communications and Department of Posts recently forwarded the proposal for a commemorative postage stamp on Gooty Fort. Gooty Fort, also known as Ravadurg and Gutti Kota, is an ancient hilltop fortress located in the town of Gooty in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh. Inscriptions found here […]
Mocha Port
Mocha Port: The Iran-aligned Houthis recently took control of the Yemeni port city of Mocha, advancing strategically down the Red Sea coast. Mokha, or Mocha, is a historic town located in southwestern Yemen, on the Red Sea. It was long famous as Arabia’s chief coffee-exporting center and the source of the term mocha. It is […]
Nandankanan Zoological Park
Nandankanan Zoological Park: Nandankanan Zoological Park recently introduced musical therapy for the five abandoned baby orangutans to help them cope with stress. Nandankanan, literally meaning “The Garden of Heaven”, is located on the banks of Kanjia Lake in Odisha. Unlike other zoos in the country, it has been built inside a natural forest (Chandaka Forest), […]
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026
Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026: The United States Army and Indian Army recently commenced Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2026, marking the 22nd iteration of the premier annual bilateral training event between the two nations. It is the annual bilateral military exercise between the Indian Army and the United States Army. It focuses on enhancing interoperability, joint operational […]
Alpha Genome Atlas
Alpha Genome Atlas: Google has unveiled the AlphaGenome Atlas. AlphaGenome Atlas is an extensive, high-resolution digital directory designed to predict how genetic alterations impact molecular biology. It is an AI-powered interactive resource, mapping the predicted impact of all 9 billion DNA variants. It works in a regular web browser, without any coding required, and is […]
