General Knowledge – UPSC, KAS & PSC Insights

13 Nov 2025

Ricin

Origin: Ricin is a highly toxic natural protein obtained from the seeds of the castor bean plant (Ricinus communis). It is found in the residue lef...

13 Nov 2025

Cooperative Kumbh 2025

News: The Union Minister of Cooperation will inaugurate Cooperative Kumbh 2025, a two-day international cooperative conference, at Vigyan Bhawan, New...

13 Nov 2025

NSAP (National Social Assistance Programme)

NSAP stands for National Social Assistance Programme. NSAP was launched on 15th August, 1995. It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Developmen...

13 Nov 2025

Mussels

Context • Scientists have deployed thousands of mussels on the seafloor to monitor microplastic pollution levels, as mussels act as natural bio...

13 Nov 2025

QS Asia University Rankings 2026

About • Region-specific ranking by QS for universities in Asia, released on 4 November 2025. • Covers 1,500+ institutions from 25 higher-e...

13 Nov 2025

BUREVESTNIK (9M730) MISSILE

Introduction • The 9M730 Burevestnik, meaning “storm petrel” in Russian, is a nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed cruise missile being...

13 Nov 2025

Cloud Seeding

Cloud seeding is a weather modification technique aimed at inducing or enhancing precipitation (rain or snow) by dispersing specific substances into c...

13 Nov 2025

Global Virus Network (GVN)

The Global Virus Network (GVN) is an international coalition of leading medical virology research centers and scientists. It was established to streng...

13 Nov 2025

China’s Shenzhou-21 Mission & Tiangong Space Station – UPSC Model Notes

1. Shenzhou-21 Mission Launch Date & Vehicle: Launched aboard Long March-2F rocket from Jiuquan Launch Centre. Crew: Includes a new team, fe...

13 Nov 2025

AmazonFACE Program

AmazonFACE – Amazon Free-Air CO₂ Enrichment Project Implementing Agencies • Lead: National Institute for Amazonian Research (INPA), Bra...

13 Nov 2025

Panda Diplomacy

Meaning: Panda diplomacy refers to the practice of China sending giant pandas to other countries as a symbol of goodwill, friendship, and diplomati...

13 Nov 2025

Cyclone Montha

Cyclone Montha is a tropical storm forming over the southeast Bay of Bengal in late October 2025, expected to make landfall along the east coast of In...

13 Nov 2025

India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme for LDCs

According to a recent WTO report, India has emerged as a leading developing economy partner for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), offering more extens...

13 Nov 2025

India re-elected as Vice-Chairperson (Asia-Pacific Group IV)

India has been re-elected as the Vice-Chairperson of the Bureau for the Asia-Pacific (Group IV) at the 10th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP1...

13 Nov 2025

India in Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025

  Context • As per the FAO’s Global Forest Resources Assessment (GFRA) 2025, released on 22 October 2025, India has moved up to...

13 Nov 2025

Konark–Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary

The Konark–Balukhand Wildlife Sanctuary is a coastal protected area located in Puri district, Odisha, India. It is known for its scenic landscap...