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Source: DD news Subject: Miscellaneous Context: Project DANTAK of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) celebrated its 66th Raising Day, in Thimphu, Bhutan. About Project DANTAK: What it is? Project DANTAK is a premier infrastructure development initiative by the Government of India in the Kingdom of Bhutan. Organisation: It is a project under the Border …
Source: DD news Subject: Miscellaneous Context: Recent scientific research has revealed that a giant octopus species, Nanaimoteuthis haggarti, acted as an apex predator during the Cretaceous Period, rivaling the legendary Kraken in size and power. About The Cretaceous Kraken: What it is? A species of enormous prehistoric octopus that lived approximately 86 to 72 …
Source: TH Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Union Social Justice Ministry report for 2025-26 highlights a significant lack of state support in issuing community certificates and identifying beneficiaries for denotified, nomadic, and semi-nomadic tribes (DNTs). About Denotified, Nomadic, and Semi-Nomadic Tribes (DNTs): Who They Are? Communities that were officially labeled as criminal by the colonial …
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Source: News on Air Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Indian government has officially notified the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, to operationalize a unified national framework for the sector. About The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026: What it is? The Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026, finalized …
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Source: IT Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Indian government has amended the Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) (Regulation of Marketing) Order, 2001, to officially bring SAF-blended fuel under its regulatory ambit. About SAF-Blended Aviation Fuel: What it is? Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blended with traditional Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) is a drop-in fuel solution designed to …
Source: PIB Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) has launched a revamped Integrated Performance Monitoring Dashboard to track real-time progress across 11 key infrastructure sectors. About Integrated Dashboard for Infrastructure Performance Monitoring: What it is? It is a centralized digital platform designed to monitor the health and progress of India’s …
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Source: ET Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Indian government and the automobile industry reached a broad consensus on the upcoming CAFE-III (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency Phase III). About CAFE-III norms: What are CAFE-III Norms? CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency) norms are government-mandated standards that regulate the weighted average fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions of an automaker’s …
Source: News on Air Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC) recorded its highest-ever disbursement of ₹613 crore in FY 2025-26, marking a 16% increase over the previous year. About National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation (NBCFDC): What it is? NBCFDC is a Government of India Undertaking operating as …
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Source: PIB Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) launched e-SafeHER, a massive cybersecurity training initiative designed to empower one million women across rural India. About The e-SafeHER Programme: What it is? e-SafeHER is a specialized Cyber Security Awareness Training Programme tailored for rural women. It is anchored under MeitY’s larger …
Source: ITV Subject: Art and Culture/Miscellaneous Context: President of India has given her assent to the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2026, officially declaring Amaravati as the sole and permanent capital of the state. About Amaravati: What It Is? Amaravati is a planned city situated on the banks of the Krishna River. It serves as …
Source: ET Subject: Miscellaneous Context: India has officially mandated the nationwide use of E20 petrol as the primary fuel at all petrol pumps starting April 1, 2025. About E20 Petrol: What It Is? E20 petrol is a specialized fuel blend consisting of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The ethanol used in this blend is a …
