Why in the news? The government links NATGRID with the National Population Register. National Population Register What is it?: The National Population Register is a comprehensive database of usual residents of India. Legal Basis: Prepared under the Citizenship Act, 1955 … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Department of Posts transported a Thanjavur masterpiece depicting the Divine Shri Ram from Bengaluru to Ayodhya. Thanjavur Painting (Tanjore Painting) What is it?: Thanjavur Painting is a classical South Indian art form that originated in … Continue reading →

Why in the news? China, not OPEC+, emerged as the key stabiliser of global crude oil prices in 2025. Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) What is it?: It is a permanent intergovernmental organization of oil-exporting countries. Headquarters: Vienna, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The 40th Asian Waterbird Census and 60th International Waterbird Census will enumerate the bird species of Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary and it’s adjoining wetlands. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary Location: Andhra Pradesh Geography Lies in the Godavari delta region … Continue reading →

Why in the news? India and the Netherlands have signed an MoU to cooperate on the development of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) at Lothal, Gujarat. National Maritime Heritage Complex Project What is it?: The National Maritime Heritage Complex … Continue reading →