Context: Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad has become India’s first ‘water-neutral’ railway depot by recycling wastewater used in coach washing and maintenance. About India’s First Water-Neutral Railway Depot: What it is? The Kankaria Coaching Depot in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, is the first railway depot in India to achieve water neutrality by treating and reusing wastewater generated …
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Context: The Government of India has notified the country’s first semiconductor fabrication plant (fab) at Dholera SEZ, Gujarat, led by Tata Semiconductor Manufacturing Private Limited. About India’s First Chip Fabrication Plant at SEZ Dholera: What it is? It is India’s first semiconductor fabrication (fab) facility, designed to manufacture advanced chips domestically. The project is being …
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Context: Life Insurance Corporation of India has launched two new mobile applications — MyLIC and Super Sales Saathi — to strengthen customer service and digital accessibility in the insurance sector. About LIC Launches ‘MyLIC’ and ‘Super Sales Saathi’ Mobile Applications: What it is? MyLIC is a customer-centric app that integrates policy management, claims, payments, loans, …
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Context: As Sudan’s civil war enters its fourth year, a new UN Women report has warned that sexual violence against women and girls has quadrupled since the conflict began. About Sudan War and Sexual Violence Against Women: What It Is? The Sudan war began in April 2023 as an armed conflict between the Sudanese Armed …
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Context: The Japanese word Komorebi has recently gone viral globally, trending across social media platforms for its poetic expression of sunlight filtering through tree leaves. About Komorebi: What It Is? Komorebi is a beautiful Japanese word that refers to the dappled sunlight that passes through the leaves and branches of trees. It is not merely …
Context: 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. About Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor: What It Is? The Delhi–Dehradun Economic Corridor is a major greenfield highway and economic connectivity project designed to improve travel …
Context: India has climbed to the 3rd position globally in renewable energy (RE) installed capacity, surpassing Brazil, according to the Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. About India ranked 3rd globally in RE capacity: What It Is? India has become the world’s third-largest country in installed renewable energy capacity, reflecting its rapid progress in …
Context: The Madman Theory has returned to global strategic discourse amid debates over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump during the ongoing West Asia crisis. About Madman Theory: What it is? The Madman Theory is a foreign policy and strategic doctrine in which a leader deliberately cultivates an image of being unpredictable, irrational, or …
Context: Gorakhpur’s AI-based Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) has received appreciation from the Prime Minister’s Office and NITI Aayog for its data-driven and proactive flood management model. About Gorakhpur’s AI-based Flood Warning System: What it is? The Urban Flood Management Cell (UFMC) is India’s first AI-enabled urban flood early warning and decision support system, established …
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Context: A Parliamentary Standing Committee has raised serious concerns over groundwater contamination in 4,949 villages across 8 states, highlighting rising levels of heavy metals, fluoride, and nitrates. About Groundwater Pollution: What it is? Groundwater pollution refers to the contamination of water stored in aquifers, wells, and underground water-bearing layers due to the presence of harmful …
Context: China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a peace initiative for West Asia amid the ongoing regional conflict disrupting energy flows, shipping lanes, and global trade routes. About China–Pakistan Peace Plan: What it is? The China–Pakistan peace plan is a joint diplomatic initiative aimed at reducing tensions in West Asia and preventing escalation of the …
Context: BRO’s Project Chetak has celebrated its 47th Raising Day on 4 April 2026 at Bikaner, Rajasthan, marking over four decades of strategic infrastructure development in India’s western border region. About Project Chetak: What it is? Project Chetak is one of the largest and strategically significant infrastructure projects under the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). It …
Context: A recent multi-institutional study published in the Journal of Wildlife Science has revealed that 6,507 animals belonging to 239 species were killed in road collisions across the Western Ghats between 1997 and 2023. About Road Accidents and Wildlife: What it is? Road accidents involving wildlife, commonly referred to as roadkill, denote the mortality of …
Anecdote: On a luminous evening at the Kennedy Space Center, four astronauts—Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen—rose aboard Orion spacecraft on humanity’s first crewed lunar flyby mission in over half a century. As the rocket pierced the sky in a pillar of fire, it carried not just four individuals, but the enduring …
Context: The Income Tax Department has launched ‘Kar Saathi’, a new AI-enabled taxpayer assistance platform, to simplify tax filing and provide 24×7 support under the new Income Tax Act, 2025 framework. About Kar Saathi: What it is? Kar Saathi is an AI-powered digital assistant / chatbot platform launched by the Income Tax Department. It acts …
Context: Prime Minister of India launched Sadhna Saptah 2026 as a week-long initiative for strengthening the capacity of civil servants. The programme is being organised under Mission Karmayogi by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). About Sadhna Saptah 2026 for Civil Servants’ Capacity Building: What it is? Sadhna Saptah 2026 is a week-long national …
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Context: Speaker of Lok Sabha addressed the Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival highlighting the region’s cultural and spiritual heritage. About Purvanchal Mahotsav ‘Maati-9’ Festival: What it is? MAATI-9 is a premier cultural festival of the Purvanchal region, centred on the theme Maati (soil). It celebrates the deep bond between people and their ancestral roots through heritage, …
Context: The Indian Navy hosted the IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026 at the Maritime Warfare Centre, Southern Naval Command, Kochi. About IONS Maritime Exercise (IMEX) TTX 2026: What it is? IMEX TTX 2026 is a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) conducted under the framework of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS). It is a simulated multinational …
Context: In the 132nd edition of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister highlighted the Naga community’s Morung education system. He praised its blend of traditional cultural learning with modern subjects like mathematics and science. About Morung Education System: What it is? Morung is a traditional community-based indigenous education system of the Naga tribes. Historically, it functioned …
Context: The Government informed Parliament about the status and expansion of EV charging infrastructure across India under schemes like FAME-II and PM E-DRIVE. About EV Charging Infrastructure: What it is? EV Charging Infrastructure refers to a network of charging stations (EVPCS) that supply electricity to recharge electric vehicles. It includes public, private, and highway-based charging …
