Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems: The Union Defence Ministry recently signed contracts worth ₹10,147 crore for a variety of ammunition for the Army’s Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch Systems (MRLS). It is a battle-proven, all-weather, indirect area fire Artillery Weapon System. It was developed by DRDO’s Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE). It was first used […]
Day: February 10, 2025
Navigation with Indian Constellation
Navigation with Indian Constellation: ISRO recently faced a setback in its mission to position the NVS-02 satellite in the desired orbit due to thruster failure, but is working on alternative strategies to utilise the satellite in its current elliptical orbit for the NavIC navigation system. It is India’s regional navigation satellite system designed to provide […]
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary: The 2025 annual bird count at Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary recorded an unprecedented surge in waterfowl, with a total of 1,53,719 birds of 97 species, according to officials. Pong Dam Lake (also known as Maharana Pratap Sagar) is a manmade reservoir formed due to the construction of Pong Dam […]
Social Security Cover for Gig Workers
Social Security Cover for Gig Workers: The 2025 Budget introduced health insurance and identity registration for gig workers to improve their social security. While this addresses basic welfare needs, challenges in enforcement and sustainability remain.The gig workforce constitutes 12% of the global labour market (World Bank) and is expected to reach 23.5 million in […]
Watershed Yatra
Watershed Yatra: Union Minister Rural Development launched the “Watershed Yatra”, a national-level mass outreach campaign to promote community participation in watershed development under WDC-PMKSY 2.0. A nationwide outreach campaign to mobilize community participation in watershed development and conservation. Part of the Watershed Development Component of Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (WDC-PMKSY 2.0). Focuses on improving […]
SARAT Version 2 Tool
SARAT Version 2 Tool: Union Minister for Science and Technology announced the launch of SARAT Version 2, an advanced tool enhancing the efficiency of Indian search-and-rescue agencies with improved accuracy, faster response times, and better visualization capabilities. SARAT is a specialized tool developed to assist search-and-rescue (SAR) operations, particularly in the Indian Ocean region. Ministry: […]
No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order : Donald Trumph
No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order : Donald Trumph President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, titled the “No Men in Women’s Sports Executive Order.” The order prohibits transgender women and girls from competing in female sports, marking the fourth executive order targeting transgender individuals since Trump took office […]
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman: India strongly condemned the vandalism of Sheikh Mujibur Rehman’s historic residence in Bangladesh, emphasizing its symbolic importance in the country’s freedom struggle. Sheikh Mujibur Rehman Led the independence movement and became its first President and Prime Minister. Initially associated with the All-India Muslim League, later founded the Awami League, advocating for Bengali […]
RBI Launches ‘Bank.in’ & ‘Fin.in’ for Secure Digital Banking
RBI Launches ‘Bank.in’ & ‘Fin.in’ for Secure Digital Banking: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced the introduction of exclusive internet domain names for Indian banks and financial institutions. Indian banks will now have the domain ‘Bank.in’, while non-banking financial entities will be assigned ‘Fin.in’.This initiative, unveiled by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra during the […]
Zomato Board Approves Name Change To Eternal Ltd, Unveils New Logo
Zomato Board Approves Name Change To Eternal Ltd, Unveils New Logo: Food and delivery giant Zomato has announced a major corporate rebranding, renaming itself “Eternal”, effective February 6, 2025. The rebranding marks a significant shift in the company’s vision, consolidating its diverse business verticals under one umbrella.This move comes more than two years after Zomato […]
