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• NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India)

  Published on - September 04 2026

  Introduction & Role Apex public policy think tank of the Government of India. Nodal agency for catalyzing economic development. Promotes cooperative federalism (involving State Governments in policy-m more...

• Headquarters of International Organizations

  Published on - September 04 2026

  International organizations play a vital role in global cooperation, peace, development, and governance. Knowing the headquarters of these bodies is important for competitive exams and general knowled more...

• Government Schemes in India

  Published on - September 04 2026

  What Are Government Schemes? Government schemes are structured programmes launched mainly by the Central Government (and often implemented with states) to achieve specific development goals. They deli more...

• Classical and Folk Dances of India

  Published on - September 04 2026

  India’s dance heritage is broadly divided into two categories: Classical dances, which follow codified rules and are rooted in ancient texts, and Folk dances, which are spontaneous, regional expressio more...

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India

  Published on - September 04 2026

  Overview UNESCO World Heritage Sites are places of Outstanding Universal Value (cultural, historical, natural, or mixed) recognised and protected under the 1972 World Heritage Convention. India has 45 more...

• Gallantry Awards 2026

  Published on - September 02 2026

  President Smt. Droupadi Murmu approved 78 Gallantry awards (including 13 posthumous) to personnel of the Defence Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs under MHA) on 14 August 2026. She also ap more...

• India-Uzbekistan Ties Elevated to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

  Published on - September 02 2026

  PIB: Published on 30 August 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day state visit to Uzbekistan (29–30 August 2026) has marked a significant upgrade in bilateral relations. Marking the 15th annivers more...

• National Sports Awards 2025

  Published on - September 02 2026

  Announcement The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced the National Sports Awards 2025 on 18 August 2026 (PIB Delhi). Awards recognise and reward excellence in sports. Selection based on recomm more...

• 72nd National Film Awards

  Published on - September 01 2026

  Overview Announced on 18 July 2026 by the National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). Honours the best of Indian cinema in 2024. Entries received: Feature films: 400 Non-feature films: 161 more...

• Vyas Samman

  Published on - September 01 2026

  Overview The Vyas Samman is a literary award in India, first conferred in 1991. It is presented annually by the K.K. Birla Foundation. The award carries a cash prize of ₹4,00,000 (as of 2019). Eligibi more...

• OSCARS 2026

  Published on - September 01 2026

  98th Academy Awards | Dolby Theatre, Los Angeles | 15 March 2026 Overview The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) were held on 15 March 2026 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. “One Battle After Anothe more...

• 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTAs)

  Published on - September 01 2026

  Overview Held on 22 February 2026 at the Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, London. Honoured the best national and foreign films of 2025. Presented by the British Academy of Film and Television Ar more...

• Winter Olympics (2026)

  Published on - August 26 2026

  Overview Held 6–22 February 2026 across Lombardy, Veneto, and Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol, Italy; some events began 4 February. Officially the XXV Olympic Winter Games, known as Milano Cortina 2026. more...

• Commonwealth Games 2026 — Glasgow

  Published on - August 26 2026

  Overview Officially the XXIII Commonwealth Games, held 23 July – 2 August 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. Fourth Commonwealth Games hosted in Scotland (after Edinburgh 1970, 1986; Glasgow 2014). First Game more...

• List of Chief Ministers and Governors of Indian States and Union Territories

  Published on - June 01 2026

  Overview Appointment and Tenure Executive Role Constitutional Powers Current Administrative Highlights Governors of Indian States The Governor is the constitutional head of each state in India under A more...

• Major Rivers of Bihar

  Published on - May 29 2026

  Major Rivers of Bihar 1. Introduction Bihar, located in eastern India, is one of the most river-rich states in the country. The rivers of Bihar have shaped its civilisation, agriculture, economy, and more...

• Rivers of Uttar Pradesh

  Published on - May 26 2026

  Rivers of Uttar Pradesh 1. Overview Uttar Pradesh (UP) is one of the most river-rich states in India. Its river system plays a vital role in agriculture, culture, religion, and the livelihoods of mill more...

• List of Wildlife Sanctuaries of Bihar

  Published on - May 22 2026

  Sanctuary Name Location / District Notable Highlights Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary Kaimur & Rohtas Largest sanctuary in Bihar; rich in waterfalls, leopards, and chinkaras. Bhimbandh Wildlife Sanctuary Mu more...

• Bihar Key Points

  Published on - May 22 2026

  Question Answer Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary First chief minister of the state Dr. Shri Krishna Singh Governor Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) First governor of the state Shri Jairam Da more...

• Chief Minister of Bihar

  Published on - May 19 2026

  Chief Minister of Bihar The Chief Minister of Bihar is the de facto head of the executive branch of the Government of Bihar. While the Governor serves as the constitutional and ceremonial head of the more...

• Indian Paintings & Traditional Art Forms

  Published on - February 27 2026

  Indian Paintings: Traditional Art Forms India’s rich cultural diversity finds vibrant expression in its enchanting folk arts and traditional painting styles. Across different regions of the country, u more...

• GI Tag in Uttar Pradesh

  Published on - February 27 2026

  GI Tag in Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh, often referred to as the heartland of India, is not just a land of spiritual depth and political significance; it is a sprawling museum of living traditions. In more...

• Booker Prize

  Published on - February 27 2026

  Booker Prize The Booker Prize is one of the most prestigious literary awards in the world. Established in 1969 as the “Booker Prize for Fiction,” it is awarded annually to the best original novel writ more...

• Australian Open 2026

  Published on - February 27 2026

  Australian Open 2026 The Australian Open 2026 marked the 114th edition of the prestigious tournament and the 58th in the Open Era. Held at Melbourne Park from 18 January to 1 February 2026 (with quali more...

• List of Names of Prominent Players of Haryana

  Published on - February 26 2026

  List of Names of Prominent Players of Haryana Haryana, a state in northern India, has consistently produced world-class athletes across a wide range of sports. Known for its rich sporting culture and more...

• Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh

  Published on - February 24 2026

  Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh is the real executive head of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. While the Governor serves as the constitutional (de jure) head of the more...

• The President of India

  Published on - February 24 2026

  The President of India The President of India serves as the head of state of the Republic of India. As the nominal head of the executive, the first citizen of the country, and the supreme commander of more...

• Union Budget 2026–27

  Published on - February 17 2026

  Union Budget 2026–27 The Union Budget 2026–27 was presented in Parliament by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 1 February 2026. It is the first budget prepared in Kartavya Bhawan and is bui more...

• List of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees

  Published on - February 17 2026

  List of Sangeet Natak Akademi Awardees India’s performing arts tradition is one of the richest in the world, encompassing diverse forms of music, dance, and drama. Recognizing and honouring excellence more...

• List of IPL Winners From 2008 to 2025

  Published on - February 17 2026

  List of IPL Winners from 2008 to 2025 The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a premier domestic Twenty20 (T20) cricket tournament in India, organized annually by the IPL Governing Council under the aegis more...

• Sahitya Academy Bal Sahitya Puraskar Odiya Winners

  Published on - February 17 2026

  Sahitya Akademi Bal Sahitya Puraskar Odiya Winners The Sahitya Akademi, India’s National Academy of Letters, was conceived even before independence. In 1944, the British Indian Government accepted in more...

• Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia Language

  Published on - February 17 2026

  Sahitya Akademi Award in Odia Language The Sahitya Akademi Award is presented annually by Sahitya Akademi, India’s national academy of letters, to one writer in each of the languages it recognizes, in more...

• Important Facts of Uttar Pradesh

  Published on - February 16 2026

  Important Facts of Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh (UP), literally meaning “Northern Province” is a northern Indian state and the most populous in India as well as the world, with over 241 million inhabit more...

• Expressway Uttar Pradesh

  Published on - February 16 2026

  Expressway Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh, India’s fourth largest state and one of its fastest-growing economies, has a population of over 200 million and the country’s largest labour force. The state ra more...

• List of Padma Shri Awardees from Odisha

  Published on - February 16 2026

  List of Padma Shri Awardees from Odisha The Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honors in India, conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards rec more...

• List of Prime Ministers of India

  Published on - February 16 2026

  List of Prime Ministers of India The Prime Minister of India is the head of the government and the leader of the Council of Ministers, serving as the chief of the executive branch of the Union Governm more...

• Nobel Prize (2025)

  Published on - February 16 2026

  Nobel Prize (2025) The Nobel Prizes are among the most prestigious awards in the world, administered by the Nobel Foundation and granted according to the principle of honoring those whose work provide more...

• Padma Awards

  Published on - February 16 2026

  Padma Awards The Padma Awards are among the highest civilian honors in India, conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri. These awards recognize exceptional contribu more...

• Administrative Structure of Rajasthan

  Published on - February 16 2026

  Administrative Structure of Rajasthan The administrative structure of Rajasthan is a multi-tiered hierarchy designed to manage the largest state in India by land area. It operates under a parliamentar more...

• Chief Minister of Odisha

  Published on - February 09 2026

  Chief Minister of Odisha Office of the Chief Minister of Odisha Historical Background: Formation of Orissa Province Evolution of Leadership Since Independence Current Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majh more...

• Saraswati Samman

  Published on - February 07 2026

  Saraswati Samman Overview Award Overview Origin and Institution Selection Process Inaugural Award and Early Legacy Connection with Other Major Literary Awards Saraswati Samman Awardees Cultural and Li more...

• Chief Justice of India

  Published on - February 07 2026

  Chief Justice of India (CJI) Introduction to the Chief Justice of India Constitutional Status and Appointment Authority Chief Justice of India Overview (Table) Appointment Process Convention of Senior more...

• Jnanpith Award

  Published on - February 07 2026

  Jnanpith Award Overview Core Features Historical Background The First Award Evolution of Award Rules Selection Process First Woman Recipient Recent Winner List of Jnanpith Award Recipients Language-wi more...

• Bihar: A Living Museum of Ancient Heritage

  Published on - December 05 2025

  Bihar’s landscape carries the quiet echo of civilizations that shaped India’s spiritual, architectural, and intellectual identity. From the world’s oldest functional temples to monumental stupas, anci more...

• Agriculture in Bihar

  Published on - November 29 2025

  Agriculture in Bihar 1. Rabi Crops Sowing: October–November Harvesting: March–April Major Crops: Wheat, Gram, Rapeseed, Mustard 2. Kharif Crops Also known as Badhai or Aghani Crops Sowing: May–June Ha more...

• Soils of Bihar

  Published on - November 29 2025

  Introduction Soil is a key natural resource supporting agriculture, industry, and overall economic activity. Bihar’s plains rest on a thick alluvial cover, deposited over time by rivers from the Himal more...

• Climate of Bihar

  Published on - November 29 2025

  Bihar experiences a humid subtropical climate, where the air often carries a quiet heaviness of moisture, and the seasons shift like slow-moving chapters of a familiar story. The state has three main more...

• Physiographic Divisions of Bihar

  Published on - November 29 2025

  Bihar can be broadly divided into three physiographic regions: 1. Shiwalik (Sub-Himalayan) Range Location: North-western Bihar (West Champaran). Area: Length ~32 km, width 6–8 km. Subdivisions: Ramnag more...

• Geological Structure of Bihar

  Published on - November 29 2025

  Bihar's rocks belong to four major systems: 1. Dharwar Rock System (Pre-Cambrian) Found in SE Bihar: Aurangabad, Gaya, Nawada, Jamui, Munger. Composed of mica, schist, quartzite, phyllite, gneiss. Old more...

• Modern History of Bihar

  Published on - November 28 2025

  Arrival of Europeans Portuguese: First Europeans in Bihar; traded spices and textiles. Established factory at Hooghly (1579-80) and Bandel Church (1599). British (English): Factory at Patna, Alamganj more...