Sagarmala Programme: The Sagarmala Programme is implementing 845 projects worth ₹6.06 lakh crore, with 315 projects worth ₹1.57 lakh crore completed. It was launched in 2015 to promote port-led development. It aims to improve logistics efficiency, reduce transportation costs, and support trade by increasing the use of coastal shipping and inland waterways alongside existing road […]
Tag: 14th Apr 2026
Exercise Dustlik
Exercise Dustlik: The Indian Army contingent departed for participating in the 7th edition of the Exercise Dustlik. Exercise Dustlik is a joint military exercise conducted between India and Uzbekistan. It is a yearly event conducted alternatively in India and Uzbekistan. It is mainly Indian Army’s Battalion of the MAHAR Regiment and personnel from the Indian […]
Sentinel Species
Sentinel Species: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declared the emperor penguin to be an endangered species. It is a species whose members’ health signals the condition of the ecosystem in which they live. They are among the first to respond to stressors in their environment, such as pollution and disease. Their response […]
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 1919
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre 1919: On 13th April 2026, the nation paid homage to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre, marking the 107th anniversary of one of the darkest chapters in India’s colonial history. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: The Rowlatt Act, 1919 (formally known as the Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act, 1919) was passed based on […]
Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor
Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor: The National Highways Authority of India, in collaboration with Wildlife Institute of India, has released the report Landscapes Reconnected, documenting active wildlife use of underpasses along the Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor.The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is a major greenfield highway and economic connectivity project designed to improve travel efficiency between Delhi and Dehradun.It is […]
Kali Tiger Reserve
Kali Tiger Reserve: The Union environment ministry proposes an Eco-Sensitive Zone around Karnataka’s Kali Tiger Reserve, spanning 663.32 sq km.It is located in the central portion of the Uttara Kannada (North Canara) district of Karnataka.The Tiger Reserve comprises two important protected areas of the region viz., Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary and Anshi National Park.These two protected […]
Tajikistan :Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.3
Tajikistan :Earthquake Of Magnitude 4.3 Tajikistan is a landlocked country in the heart of Central Asia.It is bordered by the four countries Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, China, and Afghanistan to the north, west, east, and south respectively.Capital City: Dushanbe.It is one of the members of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.It is governed by the President, and the legislative function […]
