Launched on June 25, 2015, the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) has become a cornerstone of India’s urban development strategyhttps://www.iasjnana.com/. Mission Objectives Ensure universal access to tap water and sewerage in urban...
Vietnam recently held grand celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of its victory in 1975, commemorating the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War. 1. Historical Background • The Vietnam War (1955–1975) was fought between North Vietnam, supported by...
Gujarat’s Surat Emission Trading Scheme (ETS), launched in 2019, has successfully reduced particulate matter pollution by 20-30% among participating industries. Key Highlights of the Scheme • First-of-its-kind Market: The world’s first particulate matter trading...
NASA’s Perseverance rover has discovered a peculiar, skull-shaped rock on Mars, dubbed “Skull Hill”. Discovery of Skull-Shaped Rock on Mars 1. Found by NASA’s Perseverance Rover – The rover, which is exploring Jezero Crater, detected the...
Sayani Das, a swimmer from Bengal, has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to successfully cross the Strait of Gibraltar. She completed the challenging swim from Tarifa Island, Spain, to Cires Point, Morocco, covering a distance of 14.2 km in 3 hours and...
The iconic Shehnai, famously associated with the legendary Ustad Bismillah Khan, has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag. 1. Cultural Significance: The Shehnai is a traditional wind instrument deeply rooted in Indian classical music. Ustad...
