Tamil Nadu maternity leave 365 days for eligible women government employees for the third child is a key 2026 current affairs topic. Know the leave change, history, key facts and exam points. Maternity Benefits The issue of maternity benefits for women having more than two children has also been influenced by judicial developments. Following Supreme…
SEMICON India 2026 will showcase India’s growing semiconductor ecosystem. Know its dates, venue, theme, India Semiconductor Mission and key exam facts. SEMICON India 2026: India’s Semiconductor Ambitions Take Centre Stage SEMICON India 2026 is set to highlight India’s rapidly developing semiconductor ecosystem and its ambition to become an important global hub for chip manufacturing, design,…
Maharashtra snakebite notifiable disease decision strengthens disease surveillance, mandatory reporting and public-health preparedness under India’s NAPSE 2030 strategy. Maharashtra Takes a Major Public Health Decision The Maharashtra government has officially declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making the reporting of snakebite cases to health authorities mandatory. The decision is aimed at strengthening surveillance, improving the accuracy…
H1N1 swine flu India: Understand why H1N1 is spreading, its symptoms, transmission, prevention, 2009 pandemic background and key exam facts for UPSC, PCS, SSC, banking, railways and defence exams. H1N1 Swine Flu Cases Rise in India India is witnessing increased attention toward H1N1 swine flu, an influenza infection caused by the Influenza A(H1N1) virus. The…
Census 2027 explained with important facts, Census years, phases, caste enumeration, reference dates and historical background for UPSC, PCS, SSC, banking, railway and other government exams. Introduction to Census 2027 Census 2027 is an important national exercise that will provide updated demographic, social and economic information about India. The upcoming census is particularly significant because…
Impatiens nimspurjai Himalayan plant is a new species named after Nirmal Purja. Know its discovery, habitat, family, location and exam-relevant facts. A New Plant Species Honours Nirmal Purja A newly identified Himalayan flowering plant has been named Impatiens nimspurjai in honour of renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal “Nimsdai” Purja. The botanical recognition connects Purja’s legacy with…
India grasslands open ecosystems guide launched at UNCCD COP17 highlights biodiversity, pastoralism, carbon sequestration, land restoration and conservation. India Introduces a Landmark Guide for Grasslands and Open Natural Ecosystems India has launched its first-ever Guide to Grasslands and Other Open Natural Ecosystems (ONEs) of India, marking an important development in the conservation of ecosystems that…
Blackbuck release in Banni Grasslands: Learn about the release of 20 blackbucks in Gujarat, their scientific name, conservation significance, Banni Grasslands and key exam facts. Gujarat Marks Independence Day with a Wildlife Conservation Milestone On India’s 80th Independence Day, the Gujarat Forest Department released 20 blackbucks (Antilope cervicapra) into the Banni Grasslands of Kutch, Gujarat….
Census 2027 latest updates: Know the 40 questions, caste enumeration, digital census, self-enumeration, key changes, historical context and important exam facts. Census 2027 to Collect Data Through 40 Questions The Government of India has notified a set of 40 questions for the population enumeration phase of Census 2027, marking an important development in the country’s…
Indian National Flag designer Pingali Venkayya, the 1921 flag design, 22 July 1947 adoption, Tricolour colours and 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra explained for government exams. Introduction: The Story Behind India’s National Flag The Indian National Flag, popularly known as the Tiranga, is one of the most important symbols of India’s sovereignty, unity and national identity. On…
