Mount Etna, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, recently experienced a powerful eruption, ejecting a massive plume of ash, smoke, and volcanic debris several kilometers into the atmosphere. Key Facts about Mount Etna Geographical Location: Situated on the eastern coastline of Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean, Mount …

The Economic Community of West African States recently marked its 50th year since establishment. Overview of ECOWAS Formed through the Lagos Treaty signed on May 28, 1975, in Lagos, Nigeria, ECOWAS is a regional organization focused on fostering cooperation and integration among West African nations. Objectives The primary goal of …

The central government has issued a call for proposals to establish District De-Addiction Centres (DDACs) in 291 underserved districts across 30 States and Union Territories. This initiative is part of the broader National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR). Overview of the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction …

The Central Government has recently initiated the ‘Clean Plant Programme’ targeting grape, orange, and pomegranate cultivation in Maharashtra. Overview of the Clean Plant Programme This programme is a government-led initiative designed to improve the supply of high-quality, disease-free planting materials for horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, and ornamental plants. The …

Several prominent leaders from Jammu and Kashmir recently joined a large gathering of Kashmiri Pandits at the Mata Kheer Bhawani temple to offer prayers on the occasion of Jyeshta Ashtami. About Kheer Bhawani Temple Located in the village of Tulla Mulla near Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the Kheer Bhawani …