National Girl Child Day 2026: National Girl Child Day is observed annually on 24th January, serving as a critical platform to reaffirm India’s commitment to eradicating gender discrimination and accelerating girls’ empowerment through holistic development. Initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD), the day serves as a platform to raise […]
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MSDE–WEF India Skills Accelerator
MSDE–WEF India Skills Accelerator: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to strengthen India’s skills and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) ecosystem.Under the MoU, the partners will launch a Skills Accelerator in India to scale innovative solutions and address emerging […]
Sikkim Sundari
Sikkim Sundari: Sikkim Sundari (Rheum nobile), a rare high-altitude Himalayan plant, has drawn attention for its unique biology and striking appearance. Rheum nobile, commonly known as padamchal, or Sikkim Sundari, is a giant herbaceous perennial plant native to the high-altitude alpine zones of the Himalayas (4,000–4,800 meters).Belongs to the Polygonaceae family and is found in […]
56th Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh
56th Statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh: The Prime Minister conveyed warm greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on their 56th Statehood Day on 25th January, 2026. Himachal Pradesh first became a Chief Commissioner’s Province on 15th April 1948, and then transitioned to a Part C State on 26th January 1950 upon the implementation of […]
Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’
Humanoid Robot ‘ASC ARJUN’: Indian Railways has deployed a humanoid robot named ‘ASC ARJUN’ at Visakhapatnam Railway Station, marking a first-of-its-kind initiative across the railway network.ASC ARJUN is an AI-powered humanoid robot deployed to assist the Railway Protection Force (RPF) in station surveillance, crowd management and passenger assistance.Indigenously designed and developed in Visakhapatnam by a […]
Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs)
Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs): The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed reopening the licensing window for Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) after a gap of more than 20 years, seeking stakeholder feedback.Urban Co-operative Banks (UCBs) are member-owned, community-based banks operating mainly in urban and semi-urban areas, providing banking and credit services to small borrowers, traders, […]
Republic Day 2026
Republic Day 2026: Republic Day 2026 marked the 77th anniversary of the Constitution of India coming into force on 26th January 1950, and was celebrated around the theme “150 Years of Vande Mataram.”The observance blended constitutional values with cultural expression and public participation, featuring 30 tableaux from States, Union Territories, and Ministries under the sub-themes […]
Day Zero Concept
Day Zero Concept: The concept of “Day Zero” has re-entered global focus as the United Nations warned that worsening climate change, groundwater depletion, and weak water governance could push many cities—including in India—towards acute water collapse.“Day Zero” refers to the point at which a city or region’s usable water supply falls below a critical threshold, […]
Java Island : Massive Landslide
Java Island : Massive Landslide Indonesia’s main island of Java has been recently hit by a massive landslide in which at least 8 people have been reported to be killed. Java Island is located in Indonesia. It is a part of the Greater Sunda Islands, which also includes Sumatra, Borneo, and Sulawesi. It is surrounded […]
Strobilanthes riteshii : Flowering Plant Species
Strobilanthes riteshii: Flowering Plant Species A new flowering plant species named Strobilanthes riteshii has been formally recorded from Arunachal Pradesh recently. Strobilanthes riteshii is a new species of flowering plant found in Arunachal Pradesh. It belongs to the family Acanthaceae. It grows on open hill slopes, often near small waterfalls and streams within evergreen forest […]
