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Meghalaya Launches Mission Clouded Leopard for Conservation of the State Animal

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On 4 August, coinciding with International Clouded Leopard Day, the Government of Meghalaya launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a dedicated conservation programme aimed at protecting the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa), the State Animal of Meghalaya. The initiative marks a significant step towards strengthening biodiversity conservation in the state. It focuses on safeguarding the clouded leopard’s habitat, improving scientific research, enhancing protection … Read more

Commonwealth Games 2026

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Commonwealth Game 2026

Why in News? India delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, Scotland, finishing 4th in the overall medal tally despite participating in a significantly reduced sporting programme. The Games marked a new model for the Commonwealth Games, with fewer sports and venues aimed at reducing hosting costs and ensuring the … Read more

Assistant Engineer (Urban Affairs) Examination (MPSC): Analysis and Solved Questions

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The General Knowledge (Part-B) section of the Assistant Engineer (Urban Affairs) Examination conducted by the Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) and held on 30 July 2026 places strong emphasis on Meghalaya and Northeast-specific knowledge, complemented by national current affairs, digital governance, and core static subjects. This topic-wise analysis highlights MPSC’s focus on assessing candidates’ regional … Read more

Research Assistant (PHE) Examination (MPSC): Analysis and Solved Questions

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This analysis presents detailed solutions and explanations for the General Knowledge and Current Affairs section of the Research Assistant (PHE) Examination conducted by MPSC on 29 July 2026. It also highlights the topic-wise distribution of questions and key trends to help aspirants focus on important areas for future MPSC examinations. Download: Research Assistant under PHE … Read more

Tentative Examination Programme Released for Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Examination 2025

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MCS Prelims

The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) has officially released the Tentative Examination Programme for the Preliminary Examination of the Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Examination 2025, advertised on 10 October 2025. Examination Details Examination: Meghalaya Civil Service (MCS) Examination 2025Preliminary Examination Date: 26 September 2026 Important Instructions The Meghalaya Public Service Commission (MPSC) had announced 36 … Read more

QDENGA – India’s First Approved Dengue Vaccine (2026)

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First Dengue Vaccine

Why in News? India has approved QDENGA (TAK-003) as its first approved dengue vaccine. The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted market authorisation for the vaccine, marking a major milestone in India’s fight against dengue. Key Highlights What is QDENGA? QDENGA is a live attenuated (weakened) tetravalent vaccine that provides protection against all … Read more

Recent ISRO Missions & Upcoming Space Program

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Recent ISRO Launches Mission Launch Date Key Highlights PSLV-C62 / EOS-N1 12 January 2026 PSLV launched the EOS-N1 Earth Observation Satellite; mission was reported as unsuccessful. LVM3-M6 / Blue Bird Block 2 24 December 2025 LVM3 heavy-lift rocket launched the Blue Bird Block 2 satellite. LVM3-M5 / CMS-03 2 November 2025 Successfully deployed the CMS-03 … Read more

Sarnath Becomes India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site (2026)

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Sarnath

Current Affairs Notes: Sarnath Becomes India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site (2026) Why in News? The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, located in Uttar Pradesh, was officially inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, Republic of Korea, on 25 July 2026. With this … Read more

Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025–26

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Meghalaya launches first School-Level Performance Grading Index The Government of Meghalaya has released the Meghalaya School Performance Grading Index (MSPGI) 2025–26, the State’s first school-level assessment framework. The index assesses 11,443 recognised schools across all 12 districts using 43 indicators under five broad domains: Accessibility, Digital Education, Infrastructure Facilities, NEP Activities and Quality Parameters. The … Read more

Meghalaya Ranks 3rd in the Northeast in Investment Friendliness

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NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index 2026

Why in News?Meghalaya has been ranked the third most investment-friendly state in Northeast India in the inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) released by NITI Aayog. Key Facts: The IFI assesses states across eight parameters: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience. The ranking highlights the importance of … Read more