Why in the news? Defence Minister virtually flagged off Samudra Pradakshina. Samudra Pradakshina What is it?: It is a historic tri‐service, all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition. First ever of its kind where women officers from Army, Navy, Air Force together, sailing … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The plenary session of the 11th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association, India Region Conference was held in Karnataka. Commonwealth Parliamentary Association What is it?: An international association of national, state, provincial, and territorial parliaments within the Commonwealth. Establishment: … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Union Environmental ministry approved translocation of eight tigers from Pench and Tadoba Tiger Reserves to the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Location: Situated in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, in Vidarbha region Features: Oldest and largest … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi paid tribute to Acharya Vinoba Bhave on his birth anniversary. Acharya Vinoba Bhave Birth: Born on 11 September 1895 at Gagode village, Maharashtra. Early Life: Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi’s teachings; joined … Continue reading →