General Knowledge – UPSC, KAS & PSC Insights

13 Nov 2025

The PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere)

Mission is a project launched by NASA in 2025. Its primary goal is to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere (the corona) and the solar wind as a sing...

13 Nov 2025

Operation Chakra V

Operation Chakra V is the fifth phase of India’s ongoing anti-cybercrime initiative, led by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Laun...

13 Nov 2025

Steadfast Noon 2025

Steadfast Noon is NATO’s annual nuclear deterrence exercise. It is a major test of the alliance’s nuclear readiness and capabilities. Each...

13 Nov 2025

The Siddi Community in India

The Siddi (also known as Sheedi, Sidi, Siddhi, Habshi, or Badsha) are an ethnic group in India and Pakistan with African roots tracing back to the Ban...

13 Nov 2025

Green Sea Turtle

The Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is one of the most widely distributed marine turtles and plays a crucial role in maintaining healthy coastal eco...

13 Nov 2025

Easter Island (Rapa Nui)

Located in the southeastern Pacific Ocean, Easter Island is a Polynesian volcanic island. Known as Rapa Nui by its earliest inhabitants. Declared a...

13 Nov 2025

Coral Larvae Cryobank Project

Objective: To conserve coral species and restore degraded coral reefs using cryopreservation techniques. This involves freezing coral larvae or gam...

13 Nov 2025

Cyclone Shakhti: Rising Storm over the Arabian Sea

Cyclone *Shakhti* is a tropical cyclonic storm that formed over the northeast Arabian Sea in early October 2025. Named by Sri Lanka under the World Me...

13 Nov 2025

NHAI: QR Code Sign Boards on Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has launched an innovative initiative to make travel on highways safer, transparent, and more convenie...

13 Nov 2025

External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs)

External Commercial Borrowings (ECBs) are loans that Indian companies and institutions take from foreign lenders. They help Indian entities access int...

13 Nov 2025

Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM)

India and Japan have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to implement the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreemen...

13 Nov 2025

AstroSat – India’s First Space Observatory

AstroSat, India’s first dedicated space-based astronomy observatory, marks a milestone in the nation’s scientific journey. Launched on 28...

13 Nov 2025

Prayas Neuro Rehabilitation Centre

The Ministry of Ayush has launched “Prayas”, a first-of-its-kind Integrated Neuro Rehabilitation Centre at the All India Institute of Ayur...

13 Nov 2025

Kokrajhar–Gelephu Special Railway Project (SRP)

The Kokrajhar–Gelephu Special Railway Project (SRP) is a historic initiative as it marks the first-ever railway link between India and Bhutan. D...

13 Nov 2025

Sahyog Portal: A New Step in Regulating Online Content

The internet has become a powerful space for free expression but also a platform for spreading harmful and unlawful content. To tackle this challenge,...

13 Nov 2025

L-1 Visa: An Intra-Company Transfer Option

The recent hike of $100,000 in H-1B visa fees under the Donald Trump administration has sparked discussions on alternatives. One such option is the L-...