Vivek Chaturvedi is Appointed as New CBIC Chairman: The Government of India has appointed Vivek Chaturvedi, a 1990-batch Indian Revenue Service (Customs & Indirect Taxes) officer, as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC). His selection was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as mentioned in an […]
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World Computer Literacy Day 2025
World Computer Literacy Day 2025: World Computer Literacy Day is observed every year on December 2 to promote digital education, technological awareness and equal access to computer skills. It serves as a reminder that in a rapidly digitising world, bridging the digital divide is essential for inclusive growth.World Computer Literacy Day was first introduced in […]
UNFPA India Honors IUSSP for 2025 UN Population Award in Institutional Category
UNFPA India Honors IUSSP for 2025 UN Population Award in Institutional Category: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) India honoured the International Union for the Scientific Study of Population (IUSSP) for winning the 2025 United Nations Population Award in the Institutional Category. The award recognises IUSSP’s outstanding work in population research and support for evidence-based […]
Grey Seal : New Study
Grey Seal : New Study Researchers found that seal milk comprises 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides. Grey Seal is a large seal of the family Phocidae. It is also known as Atlantic seal and the horsehead seal. It is found on both shores of the North Atlantic Ocean. They are found across the North Atlantic […]
Mekedatu Dam Project
Mekedatu Dam Project: The Karnataka government decided that it would submit a “revised” Detailed Project Report (DPR) to the Centre on the Mekedatu balancing reservoir across the interstate river Cauvery. Mekedatu Dam Project is a multi-purpose (drinking water and power) project involving the construction of a balancing reservoir near Kanakapura in the Ramanagara district, Karnataka. […]
Hawfinch
Hawfinch: A Hawfinch bird, a species native to Europe, North Africa, and East Asia, was recently recorded at Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. It is a large passerine bird native to Europe, North Africa, and East Asia. It is the biggest bird of the Fringillidae family. Scientific Name: Coccothraustes coccothraustes Distribution: Hawfinches are found […]
Sirpur Archaeological Site
Sirpur Archaeological Site: Government is planning to prepare Chhattisgarh’s 5th Century Sirpur archaeological site for UNESCO tag. Sirpur Archaeological Site is located in Chhattisgarh located on the banks of river Mahanadi. It was the flourishing capital of Dakshina Kosala under the Panduvanshi and later Somavamshi kings. It was discovered by Alexander Cunningham. Key Features of […]
Vikram-I Rocket
Vikram-I Rocket: The Prime Minister of India unveiled Skyroot Aerospace’s first orbital rocket, Vikram-I. Vikram-I Rocket is developed by Skyroot Aerospace. It is India’s new private orbital-class launch vehicle named after the notable space pioneer Vikram Sarabhai. It uses an all-carbon composite structure for enhanced lightweight strength and efficiency. It emphasises simplicity, reliability, and the […]
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance: Chief Election Commissioner of India is set to assume the role of the Chairperson the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) for the year 2026. It is an inter-governmental organisation established in 1995. It works to strengthen democratic institutions and electoral processes worldwide. International IDEA […]
India Adds 7 New Names to the Martian Map
India Adds 7 New Names to the Martian Map: The International Astronomical Union (IAU) has approved 7 new Indian names proposed by Kerala-based researchers for Martian geological features, including a 3.5-billion-year-old crater named after geologist M. S. Krishnan, along with nearby landforms named after Kerala locations such as Valiamala, Thumba, Bekal, Varkala, and Periyar. Periyar […]
