Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana: There are glaring irregularities found in the execution of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) and the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship blacklisted 178 training partners. It is a skill development programme launched by government of India in 2015. It aims to empower the youth of India to engage […]
Tag: 8th Nov 2025
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease : Leading Cause Of Death Worldwide According to the World Health Organization, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is the fourth-leading cause of death worldwide, causing 3.5 million deaths in 2021. It is a condition caused by damage to the lungs that results in breathing difficulties. The damage, which is inflammation and […]
Sudan Civil War
Sudan Civil War: Sudan is gripped by a devastating civil war that has derailed its democratic transition and created one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. The war stems from a power struggle between two rival military factions — the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces […]
India Celebrates 100 Years of Hockey
India Celebrates 100 Years of Hockey: Hockey India celebrates 100 years of Indian Hockey (1925–2025) with nationwide events on 7th November, led by a major ceremony at New Delhi’s Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. Hockey dates back nearly 4,000 years, with early references in Iran, Egypt, and Greece, while the modern game emerged in the […]
Speciality Fertilisers
Speciality Fertilisers: India is bracing for higher fertiliser prices ahead of the crucial Rabi crop season due to China’s suspension of Urea and Speciality Fertiliser exports.Speciality fertilisers are advanced formulations beyond basic NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, and Sulphur), including water-soluble, slow or controlled-release, and micronutrient-based products that enhance nutrient efficiency and crop-specific performance. Examples: Chelated […]
Puducherry’s Innovative Green Transformation
Puducherry’s Innovative Green Transformation: Puducherry has launched innovative, community-driven greening initiatives under IFS officer Dr. P. Arulrajan, integrating science, spirituality, and citizen engagement to double its green cover by 2030.A holistic environmental program led by Dr. P. Arulrajan (IFS, 2009 batch), blending scientific forestry, administrative innovation, and spiritual engagement to expand Puducherry’s Forest and tree […]
CAG’s Plan for Two New Cadres
CAG’s Plan for Two New Cadres: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has approved the creation of two new specialised cadres — Central Revenue Audit (CRA) and Central Expenditure Audit (CEA) within its department to enhance centralisation and audit quality from 1st January 2026. The CAG plans to restructure its Indian Audit and […]
Bihar’s Gogabeel Lake – 94th Ramsar Site of India
Bihar’s Gogabeel Lake – 94th Ramsar Site of India: Gogabeel Lake in Katihar district, Bihar, has been officially added to the list of Ramsar Sites, becoming India’s 94th Wetland of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. Gogabeel is a natural oxbow lake—a crescent-shaped waterbody formed by the meandering of rivers—located between the Ganga and Mahananda […]
Typhoon Kalmaegi
Typhoon Kalmaegi: Typhoon Kalmaegi struck Vietnam’s central coast, forcing flight cancellations and mass evacuations after killing over 114 people in the Philippines, where it caused widespread flooding, destruction, and displacement.Typhoon Kalmaegi is a tropical cyclone that developed over the western Pacific Ocean, characterized by strong winds, torrential rains, and high tidal waves. It intensified rapidly […]
