Kalamkari Painting: The Prime Minister of India gifted a Kalamkari Mahabharata painting to French President. Kalamkari Painting is a highly popular form of hand-painted or block-printed cotton textile and paintings, practised in Andhra Pradesh. It came up as a textile tradition during the reign of Qutb Shahis at Golconda in the 16-17th century. “The word […]
Tag: 22nd Jun 2026
Brahmani River : In News
Brahmani River : In News A study revealed that Microscopic plastic pollution is infiltrating the pristine habitats of India’s Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary, carrying a toxic cargo of heavy metals into the Brahmani River. Brahmani River is one of the major rivers in eastern India, primarily flowing through the state of Odisha. It is formed by […]
Dongria Kondh Tribe
Dongria Kondh Tribe: The Dongria Kondh tribes who inhabit the Niyamgiri hills across Rayagada and Kalahandi districts in southwestern Odisha for whom forests, food and faith shape their daily life. Dongria Kondh Tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) Community. Dongria Kondhs are ancient occupants of Niyamgiri hills spread across Kalahandi and Rayagada districts […]
Financial Action Task Force
Financial Action Task Force: India has been elected to the Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) for the first time. Financial Action Task Force is an independent intergovernmental body that develops and promotes policies to protect the global financial system against money laundering and terrorist financing. It was established in 1989 during the […]
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana : Key Features
Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Key Features The Prime Minister of India disbursed incentives amounting to approximately ₹2,400 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY). Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana is a flagship employment generation scheme launched by the Government of India to encourage job creation in the formal sector. […]
Energy Transition Index : India Rank
Energy Transition Index : India Rank India moved up two places to rank 70th in the Energy Transition Index (ETI) 2026. Energy Transition Index is released by the World Economic Forum. It evaluates countries on energy security, sustainability and equity, along with the readiness of their policy, financial and infrastructure environments to support the transition. […]
New Naval Platforms
New Naval Platforms: The Indian Navy is scheduled to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms – Dunagiri, Sanshodhak, and Agray – in Kolkata. New Naval Platforms: INS Dunagiri It is the fifth Project 17A stealth frigate. It was designed by Warship Design Bureau (WDB). It was built at Garden Reach Shipbuilding and Engineers Ltd (GRSE). […]
Turquoise Nexus Initiative
Turquoise Nexus Initiative: Turkey’s Presidency of 2026 UNFCCC COP31 and Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have introduced the Turquoise Nexus Initiative (TNI). Turquoise Nexus Initiative is aimed at integrating food security, water management and climate adaptation into national climate plans. It is unveiled by Turkey’s upcoming COP31 Presidency and Food and Agriculture Organization. It will […]
Fast X-ray Transient
Fast X-ray Transient: Astronomers have uncovered new clues about the origin of a rare and powerful cosmic X-ray flash known as a Fast X-ray Transient (FXT). Fast X-ray Transient are energetic, non-repeating bursts of low-energy X-rays associated with violent cosmic events. They typically last from a few minutes to several hours before fading rapidly, making […]
Bharat Climate Observation Network
Bharat Climate Observation Network: The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Science Nainital have signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a climate observation station in the Himalayan region under the Bharat Climate Observation Network (BCON). Bharat Climate Observation Network is a national observational initiative conceptualized and […]
