Rupa Tarakasi is a 500-year-old intricate silver filigree craft from Cuttack, Odisha. Awarded a GI tag, it holds deep cultural significance for Odissi dance and festivals, though artisans face severe challenges from rising silver prices and modernization.
Click to View MoreParamphistomiasis (rumen fluke disease) is a highly fatal parasitic infection affecting Indian livestock. Spread via intermediate aquatic snail hosts, its immature larvae cause severe intestinal necrosis and "bottle jaw". It spikes during monsoons and requires targeted oxyclozanide therapy.
Click to View MoreIndia now ranks third globally in renewable energy capacity, achieving 283.46 GW of non-fossil capacity. Although India met its 50% clean energy target five years early, inadequate grid infrastructure caused 300 GWh of renewable energy curtailment in early 2026.
Click to View MoreMajor Abhilasha Barak, India’s first woman combat helicopter pilot, won the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate Award. She is recognized for leading the Female Engagement Team in Lebanon, promoting gender equality, and engaging local communities.
Click to View MoreThe PM Vishwakarma Yojana is an ambitious ₹13,000 crore central government scheme to economically empower traditional artisans across eighteen distinct trades. It provides comprehensive skill training, a ₹15,000 toolkit incentive, and collateral-free credit up to ₹3 lakh at 5% interest.
Click to View MoreThe Assam UCC Bill 2026 regulates marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships while banning polygamy. It exempts Scheduled Tribes to protect customary laws, aiming for gender justice amidst debates on constitutional validity and privacy rights.
Click to View MorePresident Droupadi Murmu recently conferred 131 prestigious Padma Awards for the year 2026, including 5 Padma Vibhushan, 13 Padma Bhushan, and 113 Padma Shri. The list honors 19 women and several grassroots unsung heroes for their exceptional national contributions.
Click to View MoreThe Indian Rupee has faced significant depreciation due to surging crude oil prices and foreign capital flight. To curb volatility and imported inflation, the RBI has actively intervened using spot dollar sales, forex swaps, and regulatory measures without targeting a fixed exchange rate.
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